About This Course
Whether you have already studied Chinese, or not, this course provides a fantastic opportunity to combine Business Management with the in-depth study of a language. You will acquire a solid grounding in in the principles of business management and gain advanced skills in the Mandarin language and a broad range of specialised and detailed insights into Chinese culture, society and history.
You will benefit from excellent teaching and student support whilst developing key skills and knowledge that you will need for your year abroad, and later on, for the world of work.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- Modern Languages and Cultures at Bangor consistently receives excellent results in its subject areas in the National Student Survey.
- Our size means that we offer learning on a human scale, in small classes, where you get to know the staff and your fellow students.
- At the same time, our very large and varied range of modules enables you to tailor your degree to your personal needs.
- We work closely with Bangor University’s Confucius Institute in order to run exciting events about Chinese language and culture.
- Bangor's Modern Language graduates have a very good track record in gaining employment.
- Degree structures are flexible, allowing you to change your degree at the end of Year 1 if you wish.
Course Content
You will have at least 3-4 hours of language classes each week in each of your chosen languages. Language tuition is mainly in small groups and there are few formal lectures. Assessment involves coursework and written and oral examinations. You will also complete a dissertation as part of your degree.
What will you study on this course?
In each taught year of this course (Years 1, 2 and 4) you will take an equal number of Business Management (50%) and Chinese (50%) modules. Your third year will be spent abroad and involve a placement at a top-ranked university in China.
The Business Management aspect of this course will provide insights and expertise in specific business functions such as marketing, human resource management (HRM), accounting and finance. You will study specialised topics such as entrepreneurship and international business. You will also develop awareness of the wider environment in which businesses operate, by studying subjects such as business economics and business law.
The language syllabus includes a broad range of stimulating options. First-year courses include an introduction to Chinese Studies, preparing you for increasing levels of specialisation as you proceed through your degree. Modules cover a wide variety of cultural, historical and literary material from various centuries that will enable you to understand both modern China and how China has become the country it is today.
Careers
Opportunities at Bangor
The University’s Skills and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions.
The Bangor Employability Award (BEA)
With the BEA, you can gain recognition for your extra-curricular activities (e.g. volunteering, clubs and societies, part-time work, etc.)
Internships
Bangor University runs a paid internship scheme within the university’s academic and service departments.
Student Volunteering
Volunteering widens your experience and improves your employability. Find out more about the volunteering on the Students’ Union’s website.
EXPLORE MORE IN CHINESE
Our courses will provide you with advanced skills in the Mandarin language and a broad range of specialised and detailed insights into Chinese culture, society and history. Intercultural knowledge and multilingual skills are highly valued by employers and will give you a competitive edge in the international marketplace.
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