You'll study compulsory modules in Chinese or Japanese language. Alongside these, there are optional modules that look at East Asia and the world through a focus on:
- geography
- history
- cultural studies
- international film
- politics and/or sociology
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Academic Study and Research Skills | 0 |
You take 40 credits of language modules EITHER Level A OR Level B modules in your language strand (Chinese OR Japanese) shown in the optional list below.
In Stage 2, you will continue to build your language skills in Chinese or Japanese. You will also be able to choose optional modules that focus on Chinese or Japanese culture, society and politics, as well as learning Korean.
Modules
Compulsory modules
If you took Level A language at Stage 1, you shall take ONE of the following modules (shown in the optional list below):
Level B (HE Intermediate) Chinese (40 credits)
OR
Level B (HE Intermediate) Japanese (40 credits)
Level C (HE Advanced) Chinese (40 credits)
Modules
Year abroad
Studying abroad is a great way to immerse yourself in local cultures, meet new people and improve your language skills.
Our year abroad is optional, meaning you can choose to study abroad in your third year (making your degree four years) or you can opt out (which will make your degree three years). You do not have to choose right away and you can talk through your options with your Degree Programme Director once you arrive at Newcastle.
The way you spend your year abroad is up to you. You can:
- work as a British Council teaching assistant in a school (UK nationals only)
- study at a partner university
- undertake an approved work placement
The year abroad is highly flexible and students can choose to either spend their year abroad in one country or divide it between two countries. You can also study at a partner university in one semester and undertake a work placement in another.
Careers placement year
Work experience can enhance your career prospects beyond university. All modern language students not taking a year abroad have the opportunity to undertake a Careers Placement Year in the UK. This will be in the third year of your study and will make your degree four years long in total.
With a placement year you can choose to do:
- one placement lasting 9-12 months
- two placements which last at least 4.5 months each
Again, you don't need to decide now if you'd like to choose a Placement Year and you'll have the chance to talk to staff about your options.
Stage 4 for those choosing a Year Abroad and Stage 3 for those choosing not to spend a Year Abroad
In your final year, your language studies build on the levels you have developed in Stage 2 or during your Year Abroad and also develop more professional skills.
As in Stages 1 and 2, you choose optional modules to further develop your knowledge of the country where your chosen language is spoken.