Mandarin Chinese

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Applications close on Friday 26th January 2024

The new Level 3 Advanced GCE in Mandarin Chinese has been developed to inspire all students who have an appreciation of the language, literature, film and culture of the Chinese-speaking world. The course will enable students to develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of the Chinese language, the culture of China and other Chinese-speaking countries, and practical transferable study skills. This course will help to prepare students for higher education and enhance their employability. Inspiring and engaging themes of study provide clear links to some of the most fundamental and interesting aspects of the culture of the Chinese-speaking world. Students have the opportunity to study popular literary texts and films which include contemporary and more classical titles, together with authentic source materials from China and the wider Chinese-speaking world.

Three Exams; Listening,reading and translation - 40%, Writing- 30%, Speaking- 30%

5 or more standard GCSE passes or higher (grade 4 or higher) including GCSE Maths and either English Language or English Literature at a grade 4 or above. If a student is applying for a course in a subject that they have studied at GCSE it is expected that a student would have achieved at least a standard pass (grade 4) in this subject.

Mandarin Chinese has the advantage of being both a practical employment skill and a subject which is perceived to be highly academic, meaning that it is much sought-after by both universities and employers. Languages students choose to deploy their skills in a range of rewarding professional contexts including journalism, law, business, politics and diplomacy as well as more language-specific careers including linguistic and cultural research, interpretation and translation.