BA (Hons) Chinese and Linguistics at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Chinese and Linguistics BA combines Chinese language and culture with the study of the forms, structures and varieties of language. Students develop oral and written Chinese, language transfer skills and knowledge of Chinese culture.

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 follow an integrated curriculum of applied language skills, cultural studies and linguistics, with an option between Years 2 and 3 for a year abroad or approved employment in a Chinese-speaking country.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for graduate employment as linguists, with optional work or volunteering experience in China or Hong Kong.

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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. 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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