BA (Hons) English Language and Chinese in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester

Our BA in English Language and Chinese allows you to explore English linguistics, examining its sounds, vocabulary, and structure while tracing its origins, evolution, and regional variations across the UK and worldwide. You'll develop analytical language skills and apply them to both historical and contemporary English studies. The program also emphasizes essential transferable skills like academic writing and public speaking. Simultaneously, you'll gain near-native Mandarin proficiency while studying the language within its cultural and historical framework. Beginners or students with up to A-level Chinese can progress to advanced fluency over four years. Beyond language mastery, you'll investigate Chinese culture, society, history, politics, and literature, cultivating valuable intercultural competence and communication abilities that employers highly seek.