This course allows you to study Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Russian and while no previous knowledge of your chosen language is required, post A Level routes in Japanese are also offered. You will cover your chosen language in-depth and will study the Asia Pacific region in a global and historical context, learning about this dynamic region’s cultural, economic and political relationships. Optional modules will also allow you to study International Business, Global Politics, History and Intercultural Communication. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and language skills required to work across the whole of the Asia Pacific region.
Language and Global Studies - School of Language and Global Studies
Studying languages and Global Studies at UCLan opens a world of opportunities. We’ll help you develop excellent communication skills in your target language, and give you a thorough understanding of the wider social, cultural and political context of the regions where it is spoken. An advanced command of one or more languages sets you apart from the crowd. Combine this with related topics - in business, politics, social and cultural studies, English language or English literature as well as teaching English - and your career horizons are broadened considerably. We also offer Foundation Entry routes to our degree courses, for students who don’t have the appropriate entry requirements to start an Honours Degree. Foundation Entry provides an excellent introduction, helping you to gain the knowledge, study skills and confidence to really succeed throughout the rest of your course. The additional study year is an integral part of your degree.
Do not underestimate the value of languages. It is a skill which sets you apart from the thousands of jobseekers worldwide. If you have the opportunity to move and work in a foreign country - do it.
Are you looking for a unique and innovative course that combines the study of business with Chinese language and culture? This degree incorporates practical elements, providing you with the opportunity to study and undertake work experience with an international company in China. On this degree course, you’ll be in the privileged position of having a guaranteed overseas internship.
This degree aims to help students develop professional skills in English across a wide range of business-related domains and will be of interest for anyone wishing to work or has already worked in communication-oriented careers related to international business and management. It will prepare students for any career or field of postgraduate study requiring a mixture of business knowledge, high-level English language skills and cultural awareness, e.g. public relations, marketing and advertising. The distinctiveness and strengths of the course lie in the emphasis on the application of intercultural and communication theories to work-related contexts through a programme of compulsory modules and optional pathways.
Advance your professional communication skills in both English and your chosen language across a wide range of business areas. A combination of core and optional modules offers a truly varied range of pathways, including Human Resource Management, Marketing, Tourism, Asia Pacific Studies and Events Management. Through practical work experience you’ll develop the project management and research skills that will give you the competitive edge when beginning your career or going on to further study. The course is the ideal first step towards a wide range of communication oriented careers where a combination of business knowledge, high-level English and language skills and cultural awareness is required. Our graduates go on to work all over the world in a diverse range of careers in international business and management. We also give you the opportunity to go on subsidised field trips: previous students have visited Germany, China, Spain and the Czech Republic.
In the increasingly global, international business environment today, professionals in many fields of work need to be able to use their intercultural skills to communicate effectively and obtain the knowledge they require to achieve success for themselves and the organisations they represent. ICBC academics with considerable expertise and experience will guide students through the process of understanding and analysing communication and intercultural theories, acquiring international business and management knowledge and practicing negotiation and mediation skills.
This course offers students the chance to study in a truly international environment. They will develop a high degree of competence in English language and communication skills, understanding the role of the international manager and the skills required to manage successfully in international and intercultural contexts.
This unique course, accredited by the British Council, will improve your language and communication skills in both English and your chosen language and develop your understanding of the role of the international manager. You will learn what it takes to work and manage successfully in an international and intercultural context. You can choose to study specialist business modules such as Marketing, Human Resources, International Management, Tourism, and Finance and you’ll develop the project management and research skills that will give you the competitive edge in your career. We also give you the opportunity to go on subsidised field trips: previous students have visited Germany, China, Spain and the Czech Republic.
BA (Hons) Modern Languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Italian)
Foundation Entry AvailableOur Modern Languages Degree will give you the ability to communicate freely in European and non-European languages. You will combine two languages and there are over 20 language combinations you can choose from. You’ll also explore a range of topics, including the recent history, contemporary society, culture, politics and economy of the foreign countries. Some languages can be studied from beginner level, but you should have experience in at least one of your languages. You will also have the option to develop Translation Techniques as part of this exciting programme. Our teaching approach is about small group work and close communication and you’ll benefit from teaching in small groups, enabling you to become fluent in your chosen language(s). All of our Modern Foreign Language courses aim to impart a knowledge base, extend your capacities for analysis, critical awareness and evaluation, and develop intellectual and personal skills through discussion, debate and argument of issues arising from the material studied.
Do you want to study a language on a highly practical course? This degree offers you the chance to enhance your learning through integrated placements at every level, including a semester abroad. You will develop linguistic confidence and an understanding of a range of topics relevant to the business world, as well as to specific territories linked to your language of choice. This will help you to make the most of internationally oriented career opportunities. The advanced command of a foreign language coupled with business expertise is an increasingly valuable asset in a global economy.
Whether you are a beginner or you have an A Level in your chosen language, you’ll find the combination of a Foreign language and teaching English a stimulating and career enhancing degree option. You will develop fluency in your chosen language and gain a thorough understanding of the wider social, cultural and political context of the regions where your chosen language is spoken. Alongside your language studies, you will analyse the theories, approaches and methodologies related to teaching and learning English. Our TESOL provision is accredited by Trinity College. At the end of your second year you’ll have the opportunity to be awarded the Trinity Cert TESOL.
As a dominant force in the global economy, the region also contains some of the world’s most pressing security issues. This course introduces students to a wide range of materials on the society, economy, politics and international relations of the region. It is founded in the development of critical analysis of these materials. This course is taught by staff from across UCLan’s Asia Pacific Studies team, including from the International Institute of Korean Studies, which works within a global network of influential academics, diplomats, journalists and public policy officials who work on countries around the Asia Pacific.
The MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages [TESOL] will enable you to develop a strong foundation of knowledge about teaching English, as well as skills for classroom practice. You will be introduced to important theories about language teaching and learning, and links between theory and practice are continually emphasised throughout the course.
MA Intercultural Business Communication will be of interest to those wishing to work in careers related to, or who have already worked in international business and management contexts. It will also be relevant to those who wish to become more successful in understanding communication or who are cultural specialists in their own professions.
This programme is wholly directed at immediate employability and can almost be described as a vocational training course. In the preparation of this course employers, professional bodies and practising professionals were consulted, the latter also being the course creators. A strong command of English is required, since each of the foreign languages is combined with English.
This MA embeds a graduate introduction to social science philosophies and methods in the study of North Korea, one of the least well understood countries on the planet. It is founded on the development of critical analysis of relevant materials whilst also giving students the opportunity to study the Korean language. This course is designed so that on completion, the student will have studied relevant subjects necessary for preparation of doctoral research.
TESOL with Applied Linguistics will enable you to develop the solid foundation of knowledge and the practical skills you need to teach English to non-native speakers of the language. This postgraduate degree course will equip you with a thorough grounding in teaching methodology, classroom management, an in-depth knowledge of Lexis, grammar and phonology, and the way in which language is learned. It will also help you to develop the analytical and reflective skills you need to continue to develop as a professional.
LANGUAGES TO STUDY ALONGSIDE YOUR DEGREE THROUGH THE WORLDWISE LEARNING CENTRE
FIRST AND ONLY INSITUTE OF KOREAN STUDIES OUTSIDE LONDON
STUDENTS HAVE VISITED CHINA WITH HELP FROM THE CONFUCiUS INSTITUTE
ASIA STUDIES at UCLan are 2nd in the North West for Teaching Quality - National Student Survey 2019
Highlights of our Language and Global Studies Courses
CHINA STUDIES
Our Confucius Institute will assist with your study of China. It is a partnership between UCLan, Beijing International Studies and Hanban Universities. So far it has helped over 550 students visit China to study the language and culture.
NEW LANGUAGES
With the support of our Worldwise Learning Centre you can learn a new language. There are 29 modern languages available alongside your main degree study.
INDUSTRY FACILITIES
You may have the chance to access our state-of-the-art conference interpreting suites with industry standard technology to prepare yourself for the world of interpreting and translation.
ACCREDITED
Our English language provision for foreign learners is officially accredited by the British Council.
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Worldwise Centre can help you arrange further work experience, apply for short-term internships and placements or meet industry experts.
INTERNATIONAL STUDY
You will have the opportunity to spend a period abroad, in the country(ies) you are studying, on either a work placement or a study placement. This will enable you to greatly enhance your language skills and improve your confidence when communicating in the language
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I was lucky enough to be exposed to Chinese since the age of 14 and after my GCSEs I knew Chinese was for me. I attended a UCLan open day and was impressed with the language facilities and Chinese learning environment. The Confucius Institute and the wide range of activities it offers throughout the year won me over.
Ellis Lloyd Joseph, BA (Hons) Business Management and Chinese
LANGUAGE AND GLOBAL STUDIES SUCCESSES
BA (Hons) TESOL with Spanish
Beth Hutchinson
At the end of my second year I was awarded the professional qualification Trinity CertTESOL and also the PTTLS qualification.
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Senior Lecturer
Dr. Sojin Lim
Sojin joined the University in early 2017. Before arriving in Preston she worked for several international aid agencies, including Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Export-Import Bank of Korea.