BA Modern Languages and Business (Chinese)

Programme overview

Entry requirements

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Programme specification

For students who entered the programme in September 2026, you can find the details of your programme: BA Modern Languages and Business (Chinese)

The BA Modern Languages and Business is a Joint Honours programme combining the study of one world language and culture with the study of business. Studying for a Joint Honours degree allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge of two subjects, through first-class teaching and including a period of residence abroad. This Modern Languages and Business program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an increasingly multicultural and integrated world where linguistic proficiency and business acumen are invaluable assets.

BA Modern Languages and Business provides you with a critical understanding of how a wide range of organisations, from private businesses to public enterprises, operate in their wider economic, social, and environmental contexts. At the same time, you will develop the language skills and cultural competence that will enable you to engage with and understand how people and businesses interact bridging linguistic and cultural divides within and between countries.

You will acquire good research skills and be able to analyse complex information before drawing your own conclusions. Having begun your studies with anything from beginner to post-A-level competence in your language of choice, you will graduate with the ability to communicate and defend your views clearly in another language, orally and in writing. In addition, you will have strong research and organisational skills and be confident working independently and in a team. You will also have a strong understanding of cultural diversity, allowing you to work effectively with people whose backgrounds differ from your own. You may have additional applied language skills such as translation and business communication.

Cultural fluency is a cornerstone of effective communication and is essential for navigating international business environments with confidence. You will acquire a solid foundation in business principles, including marketing, finance, and management. Our program equips you with the skills needed to thrive in a competitive business landscape and prepares you for the challenges and opportunities of the global marketplace. A Modern Languages and Business degree opens doors to a myriad of exciting career paths. Whether you envision yourself as a global business consultant, international relations specialist, or language-informed entrepreneur, our program equips you with the skills to excel in a wide range of professions.

Year 1

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At Level 1, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take 40 credits in Business Studies and 60 credits in Chinese as well as the cornerstone module MODL1090.

Compulsory Modules

All students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EAST1110	Modern China: History and Culture	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS1001	Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship	10	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS1140	Principles of International Business	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
LUBS1870	Behaviour in Organisations	10	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MODL1090	Intercultural Competence: Theory and Application	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional Modules

Route B

Students with no prior knowledge of Chinese will be required to study the following modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EAST1030	Beginners Chinese	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST1035	Post-Beginners Chinese	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP

Route A

Students with prior knowledge of Chinese will, subject to a placement test, be required to study the following modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EAST1460	Intermediate Chinese (1)	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST1461	Intermediate Chinese (2)	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP

Year 2

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Compulsory Modules

Students will be required to study the following compulsory module:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
MODL9500	LCS Year Abroad	120	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP

Year 3

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At Level 2, students must study 120 credits. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. Students are required to take 60 credits in Business and 60 credits in Chinese.

Compulsory Modules

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EAST2030	Chinese Language Skills – 2A	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST2031	Chinese Language Skills – 2B	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP
LUBS2400	The International Economic Environment	10	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2820	Contemporary Topics in International Business	10	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2901	Managing Operations, Supply Chains and Digital Technologies	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS2910	Management Research and Analysis	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP

Optional Modules

Students will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EAST2006	China Since 1979	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST2126	Classical Chinese	20	Not running in 202627
EAST2148	Trauma Narratives in the Contemporary Sinophone World	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST2360	Chinese Cinema	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EAST2711	Civil Society and the Non-Profit Sector in Contemporary China	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST2712	An Introduction to Cantonese	20	Not running in 202627
EAST2717	Society, Culture and Environment in Early Modern China	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.

Year 4

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At Level 3, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Chinese and a minimum of 40 credits in Business. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. The remaining 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or as further options.

All students must take 40 credits as a Final Year Project (FYP) module, which can be taken in - and count towards - either of their two subjects (EITHER Business OR Chinese).

Compulsory Modules

Students will be required to study the following compulsory module:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EAST3275	Chinese 3: Advanced Skills	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP

Optional Modules

All students must take ONE of the following Final Year Project modules.

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LUBS3345	Dissertation/Project in Management	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP
MODL3050	Final Year Project	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP

Students who take their FYP in Chinese (MODL3050) are required to take 40 credits from the following list of optional modules.

Students who take their FYP in Business (LUBS3345) are required to take 20 credits and may take up to 40 credits from the following list of optional modules.

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LUBS3003	Business Ethics	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS3012	Data Analytics for Business	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3053	Managing Social Media and Digital Work	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS3071	Contemporary Issues in Strategy	10	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3250	Transnational Corporations in the World Economy	10	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3306	Critical Perspective in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3840	European Business	10	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3841	Sustainable International Business	10	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.

Students who take their FYP in Business (LUBS3345) are required to take 20 credits and may take up to 40 credits from the following lists of optional modules (from Basket 1-2).
Students who take their FYP in Chinese (MODL3050) may take up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules (from Basket 1-2).

BASKET 1: CHINESE OPTIONAL MODULES

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EAST3015	Religion in China	20	Not running in 202627
EAST3020	Civil Society and the Non-Profit Sector in Contemporary China	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST3120	Classical Chinese	20	Not running in 202627
EAST3148	Trauma Narratives in the Contemporary Sinophone World	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EAST3541	Specialised Chinese Readings in Context	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.

BASKET 2: TRANSNATIONAL CULTURES AND SOCIETY OPTIONAL MODULES

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
FOAH3230	Transnational Feminism and Creative Practice	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MODL3130	Languages in Action: from Theory to Practice	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL3200	Representing the Holocaust: Transgression and the Taboo	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MODL3410	Contemporary World Literature	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL3620	Decolonial Approaches	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MODL3630	Social Movements across Cultures	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MODL3650	Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.

Discovery Modules

Students may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.

Last updated: 13/05/2026 09:23:35

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