Studying French and Contemporary Chinese Studies means immersing yourself in the histories and cultures of two nations that have had enormous influence on the world. This degree will equip you with specialist skills and knowledge that, together with your international experience, will make you stand out to employers.
You will devote half your time to each subject. You will follow core language modules in French and Mandarin and you will also select optional modules. The range of options in French includes opportunities to study French literature, history, society, politics, linguistics and cinema. In Chinese your modules focus on contemporary Chinese history, politics, society and identities.
Your year abroad is spent in France and China gives you a unique opportunity to develop your language skills and enhance your understanding of French and Chinese culture.
Course Details - Modules
In year one you will split your time equally between French and Contemporary Chinese Studies. In French, in addition to a core module in the French language at the appropriate level, you take core and optional modules in reading a variety of French texts (for example, the novel, poetry, film), contemporary French politics and society or French history.
In Chinese you take a core Mandarin module at the appropriate level, together with a module introducing Chinese culture and institutions.
In year two you will consolidate your language studies and study a choice of modules offering further broad coverage of both subjects.
Your third academic year is spent abroad. For French, you can follow a programme of studies in a higher education institution, work as an assistant in a school, or take up a work placement in France or a Francophone country. For Contemporary Chinese Studies, you have the opportunity to learn about Mandarin and Chinese culture by spending a semester at our campus in Ningbo.
You will spend your final year back at Nottingham. In both fields, you will develop your command of both languages and their uses in increasingly sophisticated contexts and study optional modules covering a wide range of topics in the fields of Chinese and French language, history, society and culture.
Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
RT11
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including grade B French or Mandarin.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Sottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including B in French or Mandarin.
Pass with 60 credits overall; 45 at level 3. Of the level 3 credits, at least 21 should be graded Merit. A Level French grade B or A Level Mandarin grade B or above (or UoN accepted equivalent).
Including B in French or Mandarin. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels . A Level French or A Level Mandarin (or UoN accepted equivalent) required.
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.
If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
Including French or Mandarin Higher Level 5 points or French or Mandarin Standard Level 6 points (B Programme).
This qualification is considered alongside A Level French grade B or A Level Mandarin grade B or above (or UoN accepted equivalent).
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels . A Level French or A Level Mandarin (or UoN accepted equivalent) required.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels . A Level French or A Level Mandarin (or UoN accepted equivalent) required.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level French grade B or A Level Mandarin grade B or above (or UoN accepted equivalent).
Including M2 in French or Mandarin.
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including at least 8.0 in French or Mandarin.
GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4)
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
20000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
20000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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