BA Modern Chinese at Cardiff University

Learn from native and near-native speakers through interactive teaching that combines face-to-face learning with digital tools to build your language skills and confidence. UCAS code R751.

Faculty: Dual degree Receive a degree from both Cardiff University and Beijing Normal University. plane Immersion in Chinese life Spend 2 years in China to achieve advanced fluency in Mandarin Chinese and explore Chinese history and modern-day Chinese culture. screen A dynamic experience Learn from native and near-native speakers through interactive teaching that combines face-to-face learning with digital tools to build your language skills and confidence. star Skills for the future Build academic, professional and transferable skills from day one through a structured programme designed to help you succeed at university and beyond. people Extra-curricular activities Practice your language skills beyond the classroom through conversation classes, language cafés, student societies and cultural activities that help you feel at home. Our 4-year Modern Chinese (BA) programme is delivered through an exciting partnership between Cardiff University and Beijing Normal University, that enables you to develop and enhance your knowledge of the Chinese language – achieving advanced linguistics skills - and a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. You’ll also have the opportunity to study the social, political, historical, and cultural contexts in China.During the degree, you’ll foster proficient language skills, gain professional experience, and develop high-level communication and critical thinking skills.An integral part of this programme is the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in the Chinese language and culture by spending 2 years living in Beijing. This cultural and linguistic experience will be further enhanced through studying for 2 years at one of China’s premier, double first universities, Beijing Normal University. During your time at Beijing Normal, you will have the opportunity to be taught by expert, native speakers and embrace the experience of studying within a Chinese culture and in the Chinese higher education system. Beyond your academic development, your time at Beijing Normal University will build resilience and independence.We run 2 language pathways. Those with an A level or equivalent competence in Mandarin Chinese language will take our Upper Elementary pathway. Those with limited or no knowledge of Mandarin Chinese language take our Elementary pathway.On completion of this programme, you’ll be a confident and independent user of Mandarin Chinese language, able to speak and write fluently and accurately, and read, understand, and analyse complex texts in Mandarin Chinese and in English with assurance.It’s important to remember that studying Mandarin Chinese is not just about the language itself, it involves the integrated study of language, culture, and society. Our BA Modern Chinese programme offers challenging and stimulating modules with a strong emphasis on cultural diversity and celebrates cultural and linguistic mobility. Languages open doors to a variety of career paths and our aim is for you to become a ‘global citizen’ who thinks critically, understands cultural diversity, and a wealth of transferable skills. Subject area: Modern languages and translation academic-schoolSchool of Modern Languages  |  Department: Dual degree Receive a degree from both Cardiff University and Beijing Normal University. plane Immersion in Chinese life Spend 2 years in China to achieve advanced fluency in Mandarin Chinese and explore Chinese history and modern-day Chinese culture. screen A dynamic experience Learn from native and near-native speakers through interactive teaching that combines face-to-face learning with digital tools to build your language skills and confidence. star Skills for the future Build academic, professional and transferable skills from day one through a structured programme designed to help you succeed at university and beyond. people Extra-curricular activities Practice your language skills beyond the classroom through conversation classes, language cafés, student societies and cultural activities that help you feel at home. Our 4-year Modern Chinese (BA) programme is delivered through an exciting partnership between Cardiff University and Beijing Normal University, that enables you to develop and enhance your knowledge of the Chinese language – achieving advanced linguistics skills - and a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. You’ll also have the opportunity to study the social, political, historical, and cultural contexts in China.During the degree, you’ll foster proficient language skills, gain professional experience, and develop high-level communication and critical thinking skills.An integral part of this programme is the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in the Chinese language and culture by spending 2 years living in Beijing. This cultural and linguistic experience will be further enhanced through studying for 2 years at one of China’s premier, double first universities, Beijing Normal University. During your time at Beijing Normal, you will have the opportunity to be taught by expert, native speakers and embrace the experience of studying within a Chinese culture and in the Chinese higher education system. Beyond your academic development, your time at Beijing Normal University will build resilience and independence.We run 2 language pathways. Those with an A level or equivalent competence in Mandarin Chinese language will take our Upper Elementary pathway. Those with limited or no knowledge of Mandarin Chinese language take our Elementary pathway.On completion of this programme, you’ll be a confident and independent user of Mandarin Chinese language, able to speak and write fluently and accurately, and read, understand, and analyse complex texts in Mandarin Chinese and in English with assurance.It’s important to remember that studying Mandarin Chinese is not just about the language itself, it involves the integrated study of language, culture, and society. Our BA Modern Chinese programme offers challenging and stimulating modules with a strong emphasis on cultural diversity and celebrates cultural and linguistic mobility. Languages open doors to a variety of career paths and our aim is for you to become a ‘global citizen’ who thinks critically, understands cultural diversity, and a wealth of transferable skills. Subject area: Modern languages and translation academic-schoolSchool of Modern Languages  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time, with year abroad  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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