Program Overview

Chinese and Linguistics BA Honours

Overview

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.

Course Structure

The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. The contents of the course are the same, whether you study full-time or part-time.

• Level 4
• Level 5
• Placement Year
• Level 6

Subjects of Study

• Exploring Language
• Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture
• Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture
• The Chinese World and the Word
• World Varieties of English

Level 4

• Exploring Language
• Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture
• Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture
• The Chinese World and the Word
• World Varieties of English

Level 5

• Child Language Acquisition
• Expressions of Chinese Culture
• Language in the Public Space
• Language Structure and Meaning
• Multilingual e-Collaboration: Transposing Current Affairs
• Understanding Culture: Chinese Studies in Focus

Placement Year

Between Years 2 and 3, you'll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Chinese and Linguistics with Professional Experience.

Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster's partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Chinese and Linguistics with International Experience.

Level 6

• Applied Language Studies
• Final Year Project
• Identities on the Move: Chinese Studies in Focus
• Language Contact and Change
• Language Form
• Multilingualism in Society: Theory and Practice
• Sex Strike: Gender and Protest
• Themes in Contemporary Chinese Studies
• Work Placement for Humanities

Professional Recognition

The University of Westminster is a Higher Education Language partner of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

Entry Requirements

• UK
  • A Levels – BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points)
  • T levels – 104 UCAS Tariff points
  • International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
  • BTEC Diploma – D*D
  • Access – 104 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
• International
  • International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications

English Language Requirements

• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £1,580 (Price per 20-credit module)
• International tuition fee: £2,830 (Price per 20-credit module)

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application
• Assessment types: practical, written exams, coursework

Supporting You

• Study support: workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors: support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team: provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities: volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

• Our Regent Campus is comprised of two sites, situated on and around Regent Street – one of the most famous and vibrant streets in London.