Asia Pacific countries have a huge influence in todays global economy. The modules youll study on this course will offer a well-rounded appreciation of why. Youll study your chosen language – whether Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Russian – intensively at our campus in Preston, before gaining invaluable experience with a year spent in the region. While the course is built on a foundation of advanced language skills, it brings together expertise from a wide variety of different areas. Youll gain insight into the culture, society, history, economy, international relations and politics of the Asia Pacific, giving you the fullest picture of the character and way of life in the region. Learning Chinese (Mandarin) at the University of Central Lancashire is a truly transformative process. Youll be able to grasp the language spoken by most people in the world, explore its fascinating history and culture, and embrace the wide-ranging opportunities offered by the second largest economy. It will lead you down a path where you meet experts in Chinese studies, experience various cultural activities, and understand the outside world from different perspectives such as cultures, politics and histories. Learning Chinese could be a big challenge for you, but it will also be one of the most rewarding experiences that you gain. As the worlds second largest economy, China is a new land of opportunities, attracting growing attention on the world stage. With Chinese language competence and cross-culture communication skills, you will widen your horizon. You will also gain related important soft skills that many employers are looking for, such as ‘a strong work ethic and ‘adaptability. Another notable highlight is the opportunities to visit China. The Chinese courses draw on the support of our Confucius Institute and our extensive links with China to include an intensive summer study tour in Beijing at the end of Year 1, and a full year abroad at the end of Year 2.