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Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
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Location
Main Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
14-SEP-26
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
On this joint honours programme, you will study two major world languages in the context of the histories, literatures and societies of the many countries in which they are spoken.Together, Chinese and French have over two billion native speakers. They are your gateway to a vast range of cultures and career opportunities inEuropeEast AsiaAfricaNorth AmericaStudy with us, and you will develop advanced competency in modern standard Chinese and in French. You will gain the skills needed to use your languages in social and professional settings, focusing on:reading and writing (including translation)speaking and listeningYou will have the opportunity to engage with culture in French from around the world, while gaining specialist knowledge on mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and associated diasporas. Our courses explore Chinese, East Asian, French and French-speaking (francophone):literature and cinemapolitical history and international relationssocial and cultural movementsphilosophical ideasAs a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study global languages in their cultural context.We are the only university in Scotland to offer both single and joint honours undergraduate programmes in Chinese. While we specialise in teaching students with little or no prior knowledge of the language, we can also accommodate students who already have some experience studying Chinese.Studying over four years enables you to choose courses that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. We build immersive study abroad into the programme in Year 3, which you will spend in either China or Taiwan and in a French-speaking country.Employers recognise the importance of both languages and the benefits of a broad intercultural education. Our graduates are valued for their capability to act as bridges of understanding between Chinese, French and British cultures.
Tuition fees
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£ 28,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
University information
The University of Edinburgh
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University League Table
18th
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Campus address
Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
22nd out of 43 7
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Entry standards
/ Max 221192 87%5th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10072.0 72%29th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.84 71%43rd
