Whether you have already studied Chinese, or not, this course provides a fantastic opportunity to combine Economics with the in-depth study of a language. You will acquire a solid grounding in in the principles of economics and gain advanced skills in the Mandarin language and a broad range of specialised and detailed insights into Chinese culture, society and history.

 A degree that includes Economics will appeal to anyone who wishes to study economic issues at local, national and international levels, while developing practical skills in business, finance and management which will subsequently be attractive to employers in both the private and public sectors. Economics has been defined as the study of human choice, and the impact of choice on the production, distribution and consumption of scarce resources. Microeconomics deals with choice at the individual level, and macroeconomics analyses the economy as a whole. An Economics degree includes a core microeconomics and macroeconomics component, and a specialism focusing on the economic context of business decision making. You will develop an awareness of applications of economics in areas including business management, finance and public policy.

 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.

You will have at least 3-4 hours of language classes each week in each of your chosen languages. 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. Your third year will be a year abroad and involve a placement at a top-ranked university in China.

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 Economics (50%) and Language (50%) modules. Your third year will be spent abroad and involve a placement at a top-ranked university in China.

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.

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.