BA (Hons) Chinese and English Literature

Course Overview This BA in Chinese and English Literature equips you to become a skilled, culturally-aware linguist and critical thinker, prepared for global graduate employment. You will develop high-level Mandarin language proficiency through an immersive curriculum and a dedicated year abroad, while simultaneously exploring English literature from Shakespeare to the present day within its wider cultural and historical contexts. Key Program Highlights Develop professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese, focusing on real-world application and cultural awareness. Explore the entire landscape of English literature, analyzing dramatic, poetic, and prose works from all periods. Gain invaluable international experience through a year abroad studying or working in a Chinese-speaking country. Examine literary and cultural works through critical theoretical lenses, connecting them to history, politics, and other arts. A curriculum designed for all levels, from beginner to intermediate, with a strong emphasis on boosting graduate employability.