With British and European businesses identifying a major need for graduates who have at least a working knowledge of Mandarin, degrees combining Chinese and other subjects are increasingly sought-after qualifications.
Studying Chinese Studies as part of a degree at Edge Hill University will provide you with a working knowledge of oral Mandarin Chinese and familiarise you with the Chinese writing system, Chinese arts, business practices, institutions and media.
Our Courses:
BA (Hons) English and Chinese Studies
At Edge Hill University you can study a degree in English and Chinese Studies.
Focussing on the two major global languages of the 21st century, the programme combines the study of English with the language, culture and business institutions of the world’s largest nation.
You will be immersed in the past, present and future of English, acquire a working knowledge of oral Mandarin Chinese and become familiar with the Chinese writing system.
You will appreciate how language contributes to the identity of it users, gain an appreciation of the diversity of English and develop the skills to analyse linguistic data, literary and cultural texts whilst also studying Chinese arts, business practices, institutions and media.
Graduating with a degree incorporating Chinese Studies opens up a range of employment opportunities. You will leave Edge Hill University able to respond to a world need for graduates fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
BA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Business
Also available at Edge Hill University is a degree in Chinese Studies and Business.
Combining the study of Business with the language, culture and business institutions of China, this degree will develop the linguistic skills and cultural awareness to operate in China in parallel with the development of a range of business skills.