Study location	United Kingdom, Leicester
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	XR41

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) CAE: 176 (with a minimum of 162in each skill)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Personal statement selection criteria Clear communication skills, including good grammar and spelling Information relevant to the course applied for Interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence If relevant for the course – work and life experience

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. dmu.ac.uk/..ies-with-mandarin-ba-hons.aspx

Overview

Combine the study of the skills and methods behind educating and teaching, with the beginner or post-GCSE level study of the Mandarin language.

The course is ideal for students who discontinued languages at school after year nine or GCSEs, or those who have no background in languages. Competence in a foreign language is useful for primary teaching and may provide a foundation for teaching secondary learners.

Programme structure

Year 1
Thinking and Learning in Higher Education
Perspectives on Education
Evidence-based Teaching and Learning

Plus:
Language Module One

Year 2
Researching Education
How People Learn

Plus select two modules from:
Philosophy of Education
Global Comparative Education
Contemporary Cultural Perspectives
Technological Transformations in Learning
Computer Programming as a Tool for Learning
Music in the Life of the Primary School
Teaching Diversity: Inclusive Education Internationally
Applied Performance

Plus:
Language Module Two

Year 3
Education Dissertation

Plus select two modules from:
Placement Project (strongly encouraged)
Education and Equality: Class, Race and Ethnicity
Gender and Education
Education and the Arts
Special Educational Needs in Education
Adult Learners and Lifelong Learning

Plus:
Languages Module Three

Career opportunities

You may choose to study for a PGCE. Whilst you would not be able to teach languages at secondary level with this degree, competence in a foreign language to Independent User/Proficient User level is useful for Primary teaching. Many students follow a career in teaching.

However, the degree opens up opportunities to work in a number of wider educational environments, including:

Youth and community work
Local authority employment
Social and educational research
Early years settings

We also offer a range of postgraduate opportunities, including Education Practice MA.