BA Italian and Chinese

Our BA Italian and Chinese joint honours course will see you delve into the language and culture of Italy and China.

You will develop your language skills in Italian and Mandarin Chinese while exploring the history, politics, literature and visual culture of the relevant regions through a range of course units. Linguistic pathways are available for those interested in the history of a particular language and its dialects.

Language courses are taught by native speakers and you will have a further opportunity to converse with Italy and Mandarin Chinese speakers during your year abroad , which will be split between Italian and China via a university exchange, work placement or teaching as an English language assistant.

Employers actively recruit our graduates for their excellent language and communications skills and in-depth intercultural understanding - each crucial in a range of sectors, from international business to relief work and development.