If you’re passionate about history but also dream of spending time in China and becoming fluent in the language – how do you choose which degree to study? We say, choose both!
This joint honours course allows you to combine your curiosity for human experience with your love of communicating in another language.
On this course you will follow an intensive language course in Mandarin at an appropriate level designed to take you to advanced, proficiency or research level within four years, depending on your entry level.
You divide your time equally between th...
If you’re passionate about history but also dream of spending time in China and becoming fluent in the language – how do you choose which degree to study? We say, choose both!<br/><br/>This joint honours course allows you to combine your curiosity for human experience with your love of communicating in another language.<br/><br/>On this course you will follow an intensive language course in Mandarin at an appropriate level designed to take you to advanced, proficiency or research level within four years, depending on your entry level.<br/><br/>You divide your time equally between the two subjects across the degree. In the final year you will undertake a year-long special subject study in History, based on primary historical sources.<br/><br/>Many of our students say the year abroad is their course highlight. Not only do you have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the Chinese language and culture, but spending time abroad can make you more independent and confident. Taking yourself out of your comfort zone won’t only benefit your degree, it’ll shape the person you are to become.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VT11
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,B,B,B,B
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including History.
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 History grade B required.
30
or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including History grade 5 at Higher Level.
DDD
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level History grade B required.
GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)
DD
and A Level grade B in History.
A,B
including History. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.
D3,M2,M3
including History grade M2.
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.
D
and A Level grades BB including History.
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification 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 Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.
A,B,B
including History
A
B
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level History grade B or higher (or UoN accepted equivalent).
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £23,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |