This degree allows you to combine your interest in linguistics with the study of Mandarin Chinese or Japanese. At each Stage, you spend two thirds of your time studying linguistics, concentrating on the structure, history and social aspects of English and language in general. You spend the remaining third studying your chosen language. You spend a year abroad during Stage 3 in either China or Japan, developing your language confidence and experiencing life in another culture.

For entry to most undergraduate courses, you must have completed your Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC or IB), qualifications that are of a suitable academic level : A/AS levels (including International A levels),Scottish Qualifications,International Baccalaureate,Irish Leaving,Certificate,Access Qualifications,BTEC qualifications,Cambridge Pre-U and provide certificates of your SC results, HSC results and leaving certificate.