This course is designed for students who want to acquire a high level of expertise in three languages other than their own. It caters for those who prefer to concentrate exclusively on language learning, without any literature. The course is intended to appeal to people from different countries of the world, coming to work together in a multilingual learning society. With quadrilingual language skills, graduates of these courses will be equipped to succeed in their chosen professions in every continent. You may not study your native/first language.

Course format:

• All three languages studied for all four years of the course focus exclusively on practical language
• Three semesters spent at universities outside the UK, each in a country where one of the languages studied is spoken
• Separate class streams for entrants with advanced knowledge and beginners/near beginners in year 1
• All three languages brought to full honours level by end of year 4

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• Top in the UK with 100% student satisfaction in French and Italian Studies (NSS 2020).
• Bangor’s School of Modern Languages and Cultures consistently ranks amongst the highest rated schools in its subject area 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.

What will you study on this course?

Please click on the link below to see the modules current students on this course are studying.

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.