Chinese can be studied at joint honours level in combination with another language or a variety of other subjects, with both subjects studied in equal proportions. These 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. The degree has language at the heart of it, with core modules developing the key oral, aural and written skills every year. These modules also foster cultural awareness, which you will need for your year abroad, and later on, for the world of work.

The introductory modules for English Language look at issues such as how our language changes according to the context in which it is being used, how men's and women's language use differs, how we acquire language and and how and why it continues to evolve.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• Modern Languages at Bangor consistently ranks amongst the highest rated 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 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.