BA (Hons) Chinese and International Relations at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Chinese and International Relations BA focuses on governance, democracy and human rights while developing competence in Chinese in reading, writing, listening and speaking. It builds a critical understanding of culture and politics in a changing China and wider world.

Duration: 3 or 4 years (4 with year abroad) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students combine Chinese language study with international relations modules, with the option of a full academic year at a partner institution or approved employment in a Chinese-speaking country, and an elective from another subject.

Career pathways

Graduates have found positions at organisations including the British Council, the European Parliament and Deutsche Bank.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels: 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate: 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme (Career-related Programme considered case by case). BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM. BTEC Diploma: DD. Access: 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. GCSE English Language grade 4/C (IB grade 4 Higher Level) and GCSE Maths grade 4/C (IB grade 4). Combinations of the listed qualifications are accepted. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component. Chinese is taught for beginner or intermediate entrants (intermediate: A level Chinese or equivalent of HSK Level 3); a test may be used to determine the entry point.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year, full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year, full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years full-time / 5 years part-time

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