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BA (Hons) Chinese and Linguistics

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Chinese and Linguistics is a undergraduate Linguistics course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Linguistics · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our Chinese and Linguistics BA trains you to be a competent linguist ready to enter graduate employment. Our degree offers the exciting combination of the study of Chinese language and culture alongside the wider study of the forms, structures and varieties of language itself. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Enhance your language skills abroad – You'll have the option to spend a full academic year abroad in your third year, or shorter periods ranging from a few days to a full semester - Mix language with culture – Develop your Chinese language skills alongside your cultural knowledge of the Chinese-speaking world with our integrated curriculum - Expert teaching – You'll study with world experts in creoles, pidgins and sociolinguistics - Be supported – You'll receive individually focused academic support through our tutorial modules Campus: Regent, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Chinese (Mandarin) was the fifth most desired language by employers, according to a report by CBI/Pearson. Source: CBI/Pearson Education and Skills Survey report 2019. Graduate employers named on the course page: Chinese Department of Tourism, Chinese View Vinder, iBEE, Proud East, Shopatron. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

  • Exploring Language (Year 1, Core)
  • Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture (Year 1, Core)
  • The Chinese World and the Word (Year 1, Core)
  • Introduction to Translation 2 (Year 1, Option)
  • Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture (Year 1, Option)
  • World Varieties of English (Year 1, Option)
  • Expressions of Chinese Culture (Year 2, Core)
  • Language Structure (Year 2, Core)
  • Meaning in Language (Year 2, Core)
  • Child Language Acquisition (Year 2, Option)
  • Language in the Public Space (Year 2, Option)
  • Multilingual e-Collaboration: Transposing Current Affairs (Year 2, Option)
  • Understanding Culture: Chinese Studies in Focus (Year 2, Option)
  • Final Year Project (Year 3, Core)
  • Themes in Contemporary Chinese Studies (Year 3, Core)
  • Identities on the Move: Chinese Studies in Focus (Year 3, Option)
  • Multilingualism in Society: Theory and Practice (Year 3, Option)
  • Sex Strike: Gender and Protest (Year 3, Option)
  • Subjects in Applied Linguistics (Year 3, Option)
  • Subjects in Theoretical Linguistics (Year 3, Option)
  • Work Placement for Humanities (Year 3, Option)

Careers

  • Civil Service
  • Digital copywriting
  • Language teaching
  • Speech therapy
  • Teaching and education
  • Translation and interpreting

Frequently asked questions

How long is BA (Hons) Chinese and Linguistics at University of Westminster?

BA (Hons) Chinese and Linguistics takes 3 years (Full-time).

How much does BA (Hons) Chinese and Linguistics at University of Westminster cost?

The listed tuition fee is £19,000 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does BA (Hons) Chinese and Linguistics start?

Intakes: September.

What level is BA (Hons) Chinese and Linguistics?

It is a undergraduate course in Linguistics.

What will I study on BA (Hons) Chinese and Linguistics?

Modules include Exploring Language (Year 1, Core), Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture (Year 1, Core), The Chinese World and the Word (Year 1, Core), Introduction to Translation 2 (Year 1, Option), Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture (Year 1, Option) and World Varieties of English (Year 1, Option).

What careers can BA (Hons) Chinese and Linguistics lead to?

Typical roles include Civil Service, Digital copywriting, Language teaching, Speech therapy, Teaching and education and Translation and interpreting.