Chinese Studies and Mathematics, BA (Hons), with study abroad

Lancaster’s joint Chinese Studies and Mathematics degree, delivered by the Departments of Languages and Cultures and Mathematics and Statistics, offers a comprehensive curriculum. Students develop advanced Chinese language proficiency while exploring the historical, cultural, social, and political contexts of China in a global framework. The program accommodates beginners or advanced learners through innovative methods, such as the Chinese Friendship Project, which includes activities like trips to Manchester Chinatown and cultural events. In Mathematics, participants engage in rigorous theoretical and practical studies, with options to specialize in pure mathematics or statistics.The first year focuses on Chinese language, cultural foundations, core Mathematics modules, and a minor subject. In the second year, students advance their oral and written Chinese skills, delve deeper into the culture, politics, and history of Chinese-speaking regions, and select international comparative modules alongside various Mathematics options. The third year involves an international placement in a Chinese-speaking country to enhance language fluency and intercultural awareness. The final year allows consolidation of Chinese skills through specialized or comparative modules, complemented by elective Mathematics courses. Note that beginners in languages may only study one such subject due to its intensive nature.