German and Chinese bachelor

Bachelor's degree

In Manchester

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Manchester

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    September


bachelor (Hons) German and Chinese

Provides a coMasterhensive grounding in German language, literature, culture, history and linguistics.  Enables students to become proficient enough in German to live and work effectively in a German-speaking environment.  Students will also develop a firm grounding in Mandarin Chinese and in contemporary Chinese culture, society, economy and politics as well as China's changing relations with the West.

German

Our German courses at Manchester give students a solid grounding in German language and the opportunity to explore in depth German culture, linguistics, history and literature. They equip students with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in German-speaking environments, both during their period of residence abroad and following graduation.
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Manchester (Greater Manchester)
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Oxford Road, M13 9PL

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

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  • German Language
  • German Speaking
  • English Language
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  • English
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Course programme



The University holds Open Days regularly (usually June, September and October) where you have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about the facilities and courses we offer.
On this day you will find out more about the School and its resources, and meet members of academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have.

32-34 points overall (core points accepted), to include 6,5,5-5,5,5 in higher level subjects, including one of the languages to be studied 
Contact us for further information
Scottish Highers are accepted only in combination with Advanced Highers.
ABB-BBB including one of the languages to be studied.
Where a specified subject is not available at Advanced Higher level, an A-Level or equivalent is required.
We welcome and recognise the value of the Advanced Welsh bachelorccalaureate and normally require two A Levels to be included within this. For applicants holding the newly reformed Advanced core (first teaching 2015), the grade required will normally be the same as the lowest A Level grade listed in the course entry requirements. We advise you to contact us if you require clarification on the acceptability of your specific portfolio of qualifications.
Acceptable on its own or in combination with other qualifications. Applications from students studying for this qualification are welcome and all such applicants will be considered on an individual bachelorsis. Contact the University for further information.
The University of Manchester has a rich academic heritage and is one of the world's leading research-intensive universities. It also has a long history of welcoming international students and seeks to continue this tradition by admitting excellent students from across the world. Details of country specific entry requirements are available from the University website
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Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcomed and are considered on an individual bachelorsis.  Please see the sections on A-Level and GCSE entry requirements for subject specific qualifications.
Overall 60 credits are required with 45 at Merit grade at Level 3. Minimum of 15 credits in at least one of the language of study. Where any subject is not available as part of the access course an A-level must be offered instead.  They must also EITHER have GCSE English language (at Grade C or higher), OR be able to demonstrate achievement at Level 2 (GCSE-equivalent) by, for example, having 6 credits in English language at Level 2. We also consider other factors such as additional educational achievements, life experience and skills on an individual bachelorsis.
The University welcomes applicants with the AP qualification. Such applications will be considered on an individual bachelorsis.
Both the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma, and Principal Subjects in combination with A levels, are accepted by the School. Please see A-level requirements for grades and subject requirements for individual courses. For admissions purposes grade D3 will be considered comparable to grade A at A level and grade M2 comparable to grade B at A level.
If accompanied by a further AS level, the Pre-U GPR may form part of an offer, in lieu of one full Pre-U Grade M2 (or one A-level Grade B).  Such qualifications will be considered on an individual bachelorsis.
The University of Manchester welcomes the introduction of the level 3 specialised diplomas. We look forward to providing guidance regarding progression opportunities and subject and grade requirements when further details on equivalences are published
If you have followed a non-standard educational route and have been, for example, educated at home, your application will be considered against the standard entry criteria of the course to which you applied.  You will be required to demonstrate that you meet the academic entry requiremetns as specified for the course.  We will also require a reference which should be written by somebody who knows you well enough, in an official acapacity, to write about you and your suitability for higher education.  Please refer to UCAS for further information:


http://www.ucas.ac.uk/students/applying/howtoapply/reference
IELTS overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component TOEFL iBT overall score of 90 with 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Cambridge CAE grade B or CPE grade C
Some English language test results are only valid for two years. Your English language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.
Application and selection
Apply through UCAS
Mitigating Circumstances

Mitigating circumstances may be personal or family illness, other family circumstances, change of teachers during a course, problems with school facilities or an unusual curriculum followed by your school or college.  We recommend that information on mitigating circumstances that have affected or are likely to affect your academic performance should be included in the referee's report.  We cannot usually take into account information that is supplied after an adverse decision has been made on an application by the admitting School.  If you encounter mitigating circumstances after you have submitted your application, please inform the admissions staff in the School to which you applied as soon as possible.

Where mitigating circumstances have already been taken into account, for example by the relevant Exam Board, we will not be able to make further allowances.
For 2016 entry, applicants to this programme will automatically be made an offer if their predicted grades are suitable for our entry requirements.
Upon receiving their offer, students will be invited to attend a Visit Day specifically tailored to them, where they will sample aspects of their chosen programme, meet academics individually, hear from current students and find out about the latest Year Abroad options. We strongly encourage all offer-holders to come for a Visit Day.
We welcome applicants who are looking to return to study and value their contribution to the departmental culture and social life. Access courses are acceptable as an entry route to this course - please contact the UG Admissions Team.
Applications for deferred entry are considered equally to other applications up to the point of confirmation.  Deferred entry is granted on the discretion of admissions staff, and is normally granted for one year only and two years at the maximum. Some English Language test results, such as IELTS or TOEFL are only valid for two years from the test date.
If you have re-sat individual modules to improve your grades, we will consider your application according to the standard selection process. If you are planning to re-sit the final Year 13 examinations, or have already done so, the University will consider your application, but we may require further information in order to make an informed judgment on your application.
If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry.  In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved.  We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.If you are applying for a place for the same year of entry through UCAS Extra, you should provide additional evidence of your suitability for the course. If you are applying through clearing you are required to meet the clearing requirements. In both UCAS Extra and clearing the places will be subject to availability.
Course details

German and Chinese bachelor

Price on request