Russian and Contemporary Chinese Studies BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Russian and Contemporary Chinese Studies BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons)

Russia and China are both dynamic, rapidly developing nations with extensive influence in global politics. This degree allows you to develop knowledge of these complex and contrasting cultures, developing valuable linguistic expertise and gaining unique international experience.

Many of our students say the year abroad is their course highlight. Not only do you have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in both the Russian and Chinese languages and cultures, but spending time abroad can make you more independent and confident. Taking yourself out of your comfort zone wo...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

University Park Campus

Course Address
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

Application Details

Course Code

RT71

Institution Code

N84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B,B

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including B in Russian. If wanting post A Level Mandarin, please contact the University.

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21,P:0

Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level grade B in one of Russian or Mandarin.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Russian or Mandarin 5 points at Higher Level or Russian or Mandarin Standard Level 6 points (B Programme).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level grade B in one of Russian or Mandarin.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

and A Level grade B in one of Russian or Mandarin.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

Including B in Russian. If wanting post A Level Mandarin, please contact the University. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M3

Including M2 in Russian or Mandarin.

Extended Project

A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

A

B

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level Russian grade B or A Level Mandarin grade B or above (or UoN accepted equivalent).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

and A Level grades BB including one of Russian or Mandarin.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

A level

A,B,B

Including B in Russian or Mandarin.

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