| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | Full-time | 4 years | September | GBP 9000 per year | GBP 19450 per year |
Spend two years abroad
Spend two years in a Beijing university. Experience Chinese culture, open your mind to new ideas while honing your language skills.
Tailored to your ability
All our languages can be studied at beginner or advanced level and do not require an A Level.
Chinese culture in context
Explore Chinese culture and language in society including: history, literature and politics.
Internship opportunities in China
Gain crucial linguistic and employability skills at Beijing-based media companies, cultural organisations or educational programmes.
Advocate for language learning
Inspire others through the Welsh Government supported Student Language Ambassador and Student Mentoring schemes.
Our four-year Modern Chinese (BA) programme is a unique and exciting opportunity to gain a dual degree from Cardiff University and Beijing Normal University (BNU). You will spend your first and fourth years studying in Cardiff and your second and third years studying in China.
Due to the length of time you will spend in China, our BA Modern Chinese programme allows you to gain very high level language skills and an in-depth understanding of Chinese culture. This degree hones your language, your intercultural awareness and builds a valuable skill set for your CV in a job market seeking strong foreign language capability. Chinese is a major language with a global reach, possessing a rich and sophisticated culture. By studying Chinese, you will gain a wealth of transferable skills and knowledge beneficial to the world of employment, making you competitive and attractive in an increasingly international workforce and opening the doors to a variety of career paths.
On completion of this four-year programme, you will have a high level of proficiency in the language, as well as a critical understanding of key aspects of Chinese history, culture, literature, politics and contemporary society.
A Levels
AAB-ABB Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese as a heritage language will also be considered alongside other A Levels.
Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.
English requirements
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.
At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits. III: at least a Pass in all components.
Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.
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