2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Modern Languages and Economics (Chinese)

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Languages, Cultures and Societies outlined here:
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/sbs/sbs-languages-cultures-and-societies-23.pdf?sfvrsn=3c71a881_10
The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Economics outlined here:
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-economics

Programme specification:

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2023/24 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2024 or after, you can find the details of your programme: BA Modern Languages and Economics (Chinese)(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

The BA Modern Languages and Economics is a Joint Honours programme combining the study of one world language and culture with the study of economics. Studying for a Joint Honours degree allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge of two subjects, through first-class teaching and including a period of residence abroad. This Modern Languages and Economics program is designed to equip you with a unique blend of mathematical, linguistic and cultural skills that you enable you to thrive in an increasingly multicultural and economically integrated world.

This unique programme allows you to gain a broad understanding of the economic issues in business, society and public life alongside specialist knowledge in areas that interest them from a wide range of optional modules. You will learn about economic theory and history in core modules, as well as developing your mathematical and research skills and studying microeconomics and macroeconomics. This will be complemented by the study of a cultural and linguistic context outside the United Kingdom. You will gain an additional perspective on the economic and political system in the UK by both the economic study of another culture and by the experience of living and working/studying elsewhere.

You will acquire good research skills and be able to analyse complex information before drawing your own conclusions. Having begun your studies with anything from beginner to post-A-level competence in your language of choice, you will graduate with the ability to communicate and defend your views clearly in this language, either orally or in writing. In addition, you will have strong research and organisational skills and be confident working independently or in a team. You will also have a strong understanding of cultural diversity, allowing you to work effectively with people whose backgrounds differ from your own. You may have additional applied language skills such as translation, interpreting or business communication.

This dynamic interdisciplinary course is designed to empower you with a comprehensive skill set, fostering a global perspective and a keen understanding of economic intricacies in an increasingly interconnected world. Whether your aspirations lie in international business, diplomacy, finance, or global NGOs, the unique skill combination of modern languages and economics opens doors to a wide range of professions.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

At Level 1, students must study 120 credits. Overall, students are required to take a minimum of 110 credits across their two subjects. Students without A level Maths must also take an additional 10 credits with Economics (LUBS1275).
Students are required to take 50 or 60 credits in Economics, depending on their Maths qualifications, and 60 credits in Chinese. Students may take the remaining 10 credits as discovery modules.

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students who have not completed A level Maths must take the following module:

Route B
Students with no prior knowledge of Chinese will be required to study the following modules:

Route A
Students with prior knowledge of Chinese will, subject to a placement test, be required to study the following modules:

Discovery modules:

Students who do NOT take LUBS1275 may take up to 10 credits of discovery modules.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Students will spend this year of their programme in a country or region where the language of interest is used both in official contexts and as a daily means of communication. Where this period of residence abroad involves studying at a University, a list of approved locations and institutions will be provided for you during Level 1. Where you are able to choose a location, you must have this approved by the Year Abroad Tutor in your language area.

Compulsory modules:

Students are required to study the following core residence abroad modules. Please note that the appropriate Level 1 module(s) in the language needs to be passed in order progress to the Year Abroad.

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

In Level 2, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Economics and a minimum of 60 credits in Chinese. Students may choose to take 20 credits of Discovery modules or take further optional modules in either Economics or Chinese.
Students wishing to take their Final Year Project with LUBS must complete the pre-requisite module LUBS2430: Economics Research Methods. Students who have not taken LUBS2430 in level 2 will not be able to enrol on LUBS3302: Economics Joint Honours Final Year Project in Level 3

Compulsory modules:

Students must study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students are required to take 20 credits from the following optional modules:

Students are required to take 20 credits from the following optional modules.

Discovery modules:

Students may choose to take up to 20 credits of Discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in Economics or Chinese.

Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

In Level 3 students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 60 credits in Economics and a minimum of 40 credits in their chosen language. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. The remaining credits should be taken in either of the named subjects or taken as Discovery modules. All students must take a Final Year Project module, which can be taken in - and count towards - either of their two subjects. Please note that not all modules will be available every year.
In order to be eligible for an Honours degree, students must meet the normal Rules for Award by passing all modules which are designated to be passed for award or progression and by passing the required number of credits at each level as specified in the Curricular Regulations (at least 200 credits at Level 2 or above, of which at least 100 should be at Level 3).

Compulsory modules:

Students must study the following compulsory module:

Optional modules:

Students are required to take ONE of the following Final Year Project modules.
Students wishing to take their Final Year Project with LUBS must have completed all the following pre-requisite modules in Level 2: LUBS2140, LUBS2430, LUBS2610.
Students of Chinese, Japanese and Thai may not select MODL3350

Students will be required to study between 60-80 credits in Economics. The number of credits you have available for options modules will depend on whether you choose to take your Final Year Project in Economics or your other subject. If you take your Final Year Project in Economics, you will be able to take fewer option modules in this subject.

Students will be required to study a minimum of 20 credits from the following optional modules:

Students who choose to complete their Final Year Project in Economics will be required to choose 40 credits from the list below:

- Students wishing to choose MODL3800 as one of their Chinese options must take a minimum of 60 credits in Chinese in the final year including EAST3275.

Discovery modules:

Students may choose to spend up to 20 credits of Discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in Economics or their chosen language.
Finalists may only take Level 1 modules that are listed as Discovery Skills modules (skd) and only to the value of 20 credits.

Last updated: 02/05/2024 12:25:04

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