Your first year comprises an exploration of the German language and its cultural context. Alongside this, you will study an intensive Chinese language and culture module, designed for beginners with little or no prior knowledge. You will also take a minor subject that compliments your degree, and this could be a third language. In Year 2, you will study Germany’s culture, politics and history in more depth, as well as selecting courses which are international in scope and promote a comparative understanding of Europe and beyond. In the core Chinese modules, you will be introduced to more complex grammar, key sentence patterns and expand your vocabulary. Spending your third year abroad in a German-speaking country gives you the opportunity to develop your language proficiency while deepening your intercultural sensitivity. You can study at a partner institution or conduct a work placement. We strongly recommend spending some of your vacation time in China too in order to gain first-hand experience of the Chinese language and its culture. In your fourth year, you will continue developing your German and Chinese language skills alongside a course in Chinese culture and society. You will combine this with a choice of modules. You will also develop a particular topic from your second year studies into your specialist dissertation.

A Level ABB Required Subjects A level Chinese and/or German. Native German or Mandarin speakers will not be accepted onto this scheme. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component. Also see international acceptable Qualifications here: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/international-qualifications/