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History with Mandarin BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

De Montfort University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Immerse yourself in the study of History while mastering Mandarin, with the flexibility to specialise in your chosen areas of interest. Teaching is interactive and engaging, encouraging the development of independent thoughts, ideas, and viewpoints.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities  |  Department: History  |  Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years with placement, 6 years part-time.  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Modern Britain since 1800, Journeys and Places, Mandarin Beginner/Post-Beginner, Ideology, War and Society in the 20th century. Year 2: Global Cold War, Exploring Work and Society, Mandarin Post-Beginner/Intermediate, Investigating the Past: Theory and Method. Year 3: Special subject, Empire and its Aftermath, Mandarin Intermediate/Advanced, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Employability skills are embedded in the curriculum to prepare you for a range of careers both related to your subject and in wider industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Levels: Merit; Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit; International Baccalaureate (IB): 26; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths; If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential. UCAS code V1T1.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years with placement, 6 years part-time.

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