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2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Modern Languages and Business (Chinese) (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Programme code:BAML/CH&BU-RUCAS code:
Duration:4 Years Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Maria Chiara La Sala Contact address:M.C.LaSala@leeds.ac.uk

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 Business and Management outlined here:

https://www.qaa.ac.uk/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-business-and-management


Programme specification:

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme from September 2024. For students who entered the programme before September 2024, you can find the details of your programme:

BA Modern Languages and Business (Chinese)

The BA Modern Languages and Business is a Joint Honours programme combining the study of one world language and culture with the study of business. 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 Business program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an increasingly multicultural and integrated world where linguistic proficiency and business acumen are invaluable assets.
BA Modern Languages and Business provides you with a critical understanding of how a wide range of organisations, from private businesses to public enterprises, operate in their wider economic, social, and environmental contexts. At the same time, you will develop the language skills and cultural competence that will enable you to engage with and understand how people and businesses interact bridging linguistic and cultural divides within and between countries.
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 another language, orally and in writing. In addition, you will have strong research and organisational skills and be confident working independently and 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 and business communication.
Cultural fluency is a cornerstone of effective communication and is essential for navigating international business environments with confidence. You will acquire a solid foundation in business principles, including marketing, finance, and management. Our program equips you with the skills needed to thrive in a competitive business landscape and prepares you for the challenges and opportunities of the global marketplace. A Modern Languages and Business degree opens doors to a myriad of exciting career paths. Whether you envision yourself as a global business consultant, international relations specialist, or language-informed entrepreneur, our program equips you with the skills to excel in a wide range of professions.


Year1 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

At Level 1, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take 40 credits in Business Studies and 80 credits in Chinese.

All students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

EAST1110Modern China: History and Culture20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS1001Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS1140Principles of International Business20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS1870Behaviour in Organisations10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MODL1090Intercultural Competence: Theory and Application20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional modules:

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

EAST1010Basic Chinese Language 120 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST1020Basic Chinese Language 220 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

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

EAST1460Intermediate Chinese (1)20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST1461Intermediate Chinese (2)20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)


Year2 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory module:

MODL9500LCS Year Abroad120 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)


Year3 - View timetable

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

We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full module details for years 3 and 4 are not yet available. Before you enter years 3 and 4 details of modules for those years will be provided.

Compulsory modules:

At Level 2, students must study 120 credits. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. Students are required to take 60 credits in Business and 60 credits in Chinese.

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

EAST2015Chinese 2A20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST2016Chinese 2B20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2400The International Economic Environment10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2820Contemporary Topics in International Business10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2901Managing Operations, Supply Chains and Digital Technologies20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS2910Management Research and Analysis20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Students will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:
- Introduction to Cantonese - 20 credits
- Civil Society and the Non-Profit Sector in Contemporary China - 20 credits

EAST2006China Since 197920 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST2126Classical Chinese20 creditsNot running in 202425
EAST2127Society and Culture of Early Modern China20 creditsNot running in 202425
EAST2148Trauma Narratives in the Contemporary Sinophone World20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST2360Chinese Cinema20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)


Year4 - View timetable

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

We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full module details for year 4 are not yet available. Before you enter year 4 full details of modules for that year will be provided.

Compulsory modules:

At Level 3, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Chinese and a minimum of 40 credits in Business. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. The remaining 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or as further options with Chinese.

All students must take 40 credits as a Final Year Project (FYP) module, which can be taken in - and count towards - either of their two subjects (EITHER Business OR Chinese).


Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

EAST3275Chinese 3: Advanced Skills20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS3003Business Ethics20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS3053Managing Social Media and Digital Work20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

All students will be required to study ONE of the following Final Year Project (FYP) modules:

LUBS3345Dissertation/Project in Management40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL3300Final Year Project: Dissertation40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL3340Final Year Project: Extended Translation40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL3350Final Year Project: Digital Documentary (Podcast)40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students who take their FYP in Business (LUBS3345) are required to take 20 credits from the following lists of optional modules (from EITHER Basket 1 OR Basket 2).
Students who take their FYP in Chinese (MODL3300/MODL3340/MODL3350) may take up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules (from EITHER Basket 1 OR Basket 2).
Basket 1
- Advanced Chinese in Context (Social Sciences) -20 credits

EAST3015Religion in China20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EAST3148Trauma Narratives in the Contemporary Sinophone World20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST3630Advanced Chinese to English Translation20 creditsNot running in 202425

Basket 2
- Advanced Chinese in Context (Humanities) - 20 credits

EAST3020Civil Society and the Non-Profit Sector in Contemporary China20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST3120Classical Chinese20 creditsNot running in 202425
EAST3271East Asia's Regional Political Economy20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST3525Globalising China and the Developing World20 creditsNot running in 202425

Students who take their FYP in Chinese (MODL3300/MODL3340/MODL3350) may take up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules:

MODL3200Representing the Holocaust: Transgression and the Taboo20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MODL3410Contemporary World Literature20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL3600Material Cultures and Cultures of Consumption20 creditsNot running in 202425
MODL3610Adventures of the Imagination: Crime and the Fantastic Across Continents20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MODL3620Decolonial Approaches20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MODL3630Social Movements across Cultures20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MODL3650Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MODL3800Linguists into Schools20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Discovery modules:

Students who take their FYP in Chinese (MODL3300/MODL3340/MODL3350) may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.

Last updated: 02/05/2024 12:13:14

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