Chinese and Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)

Program Overview

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Chinese and Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)

Overview

Embark on an educational journey that transcends borders and cultures with the University of Chester's Chinese and Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations combined honours degree. Designed for the global-minded individual, this course offers an integrated approach to understanding the complex interplay between political, economic and cultural forces shaping our world.

Study Options

• Full-Time (BA) at Exton Park, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• L2T1

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Exton Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Dr Suzanne Francis

Course Summary

This course is available in Clearing for 2025 entry.

Why You'll Love It

• Multidisciplinary curriculum with language proficiency
• Real-world experience and strong international partnerships
• Expert academic team and tailored career guidance

What You'll Study

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year Abroad
• Year 4

Modules

• Global Languages and Societies (40 Credits) Core
• Discovering Global Affairs: The World Past and Present (40 Credits) Core
• Making Sense of Political Ideas (20 Credits) Option
• Subsidiary Language for Beginners (20 Credits) Option
• Chinese: Intermediate Language Development (20 Credits) Option

Year 2

• Transforming Conflict: Global and Indigenous Paths to Peace (20 Credits) Core
• Understanding Changing China (40 Credits) Core
• Experiential Learning: Researcher, Practitioner and Professional Development (40 Credits) Option
• Work Placement (40 Credits) Option
• Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability (40 credits) Option
• CELTA - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (40 Credits) Option
• Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills (40 Credits) Option

Year 3 (Abroad)

• The year or semester abroad gives you the exciting opportunity to develop your language skills and cultural and intercultural understanding through study at our partner university in Wuhan, which is at the heart of China and is very well connected to the major cities.

Final Year

• Applied Translation and Mediation (20 Credits) Core
• Advanced Chinese Studies (20 Credits) Option
• Voicing Global Identities (20 Credits) Option
• Deconstructing the International Political Economy (20 Credits) Core
• Global Political Communication (20 Credits) Core
• Guided Personal Project (40 Credits) Core
• Navigating Global Challenges: Responses to Climate Change and Sustainability (20 Credits) Core

How You'll Learn

• This course is designed around in-person study
• There may be some online learning activities
• You will be assessed in a variety of ways
• Curriculum developed to match workforce priorities

Who You'll Learn From

• Dr Michael Francis
• Dr Rachel Massey
• Dr Anna Clayfield
• Dr Brenda Garvey
• Dr Suzanne Francis
• Dr Mark Bendall
• Dr Min Ge
• Dr Chris Hull
• Marta Marquez-fernandez
• Dr Richard Millington
• Carmen Usategui

Entry Requirements

• Home Students
• International Students
• Foundation Year

UCAS Points

• 112 points

GCE A Level

• Typical offer – BCC-BBC

BTEC

• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

International Baccalaureate

• 28 points

Irish / Scottish Highers

• Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB

Access requirements

• Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above

T Level

• Merit

OCR Cambridge Technicals

• OCR Extended Diploma: DMM

Extra Information

• Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Fees and Funding

• Home Students
• International Students
• Additional Costs

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Where You'll Study

• Exton Park, Chester

Your Future Career

• Job Prospects
• Careers Service

Job Prospects

• Diplomacy and Foreign Service
• International organisations
• Non-Governmental organisations (NGOs)
• Multinational corporations
• Intelligence and Security Services
• International journalism
• Academia and research
• Policy analysis and think tanks
• Legal careers
• Translation and interpretation

Careers Service

• The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.