BA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Geography at Lancaster University

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB. This should include appropriate evidence of language ability such as A level or AS level grade B in a language other than Chinese, or GCSE grade 7/A in a foreign language. We also recommend that this includes Geography, or alternatively you should have one of the following subjects: Classics, Economics, English Literature, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology. Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to have covered appropriate subject content, and to have appropriate evidence of language ability. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in a related subject but we may additionally require a supporting A level in Geography or alternative cognate subject at grade B. You will also need to have appropriate evidence of language ability. BTEC in combination with A levels: Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D, but you would also need to meet the subject requirements, and have appropriate evidence of language ability. International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. This should include 6 in HL Geography or an alternative cognate subject, and should also include appropriate evidence of language ability, such as 6 in an HL language other than Chinese. T levels: T level in Health is accepted at Distinction, alongside appropriate evidence of language ability. GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 4/C, English Language grade 4/C. A GCSE grade 7/A in a relevant language may meet the subject requirement for this programme, if not studied to A level or equivalent. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. Important information: L1 speakers Mandarin, speakers fluent above CEFR B2, or those that have studied Mandarin to A level, will not be accepted onto this course. You will typically not be able to study a language from beginners' level if you have studied it to A level or equivalent.