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Education Studies with Mandarin at De Montfort University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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De Montfort University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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15Nov
De Montfort University - Open Day - 15 November
Undergraduate

Course summary

Did you know that Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world? In today’s global job market, proficiency in an additional language is a valuable asset. By combining Education Studies with Mandarin, you will develop a unique skill set that enhances your employability and sets you apart from other graduates. Learning a language not only expands career opportunities but also strengthens cognitive skills, critical thinking, and communication—highly transferable across multiple sectors. At DMU, you can study Mandarin at a level that suits you—beginner, GCSE (intermediate), or advanced—allowing you to progress at your own pace while deepening your understanding of Chinese culture and society. Alongside language study, you will explore key Education Studies modules such as Perspectives on Education, Inclusion and Diversity, Understanding Learning and Wellbeing, and Special Educational Needs, Disability and Neurodiversity. You will also take part in weekly language practice sessions and intensive workshops, gaining insight into Mandarin-speaking cultures and their impact on education.

  • Specialised skills: Learn Mandarin while exploring educational perspectives, with the flexibility to specialise in your areas of interest. Optional modules include Creativity in Education, Radical Education, and Music in the Life of the Primary School.
  • A pathway to teaching: This course provides a foundation for Initial Teacher Training (ITT), supporting your journey to becoming a qualified teacher in the UK.
  • Real world application: Boost your CV with placements and volunteering in schools, museums, and community learning centres, where you can apply your knowledge in professional settings.
  • Industry-informed teaching: Delivered by experienced academics and informed by industry professionals, ensuring content is relevant to current challenges and best practices in education.
  • International experience: As part of DMU Global, previous students have studied museum education in Amsterdam, studies on inequality in New York, and refugee support projects in Berlin.
  • Focused learning: Block teaching lets you focus on one subject at a time, with a balanced schedule for better engagement.

Modules

First Year Block 1: An Introduction to Education: History and Academic Discipline Block 2: Perspectives on Education Block 3: Beginner or Post-Beginner Mandarin Block 4: Contemporary and Evidence-Based Issues in Education In Block 1 and 2, you will also have one hour (two hours for Beginners) of language conversation weekly. Second Year Block 1: Ways of Learning and Wellbeing Block 2: Research Methods in Education Block 3: Post-Beginner or Intermediate Mandarin Block 4: Inclusion and Diversity In Block 1 and 2, you will also have one hour (two hours for Post-Beginners) of language conversation weekly. Third Year Block 1 Select one of: Creativity in Education Radical Education Global and Comparative Education Music in the Life of the Primary School Block 2 Select one of: The Practice and Policies of Primary Education Special Educational Needs, Disability and Neurodiversity Education and Equality: Class, Race and Ethnicity Block 3: Intermediate or Advanced Mandarin Block 4: Dissertation In Block 1 and 2, you will also have one hour (two hours for Intermediate) of language conversation weekly.

Assessment method

This is a full-time course. Each module is worth 30 credits. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, independent research and self-directed study. Assessment may include, but is not limited to:

  • Presentations
  • Micro-teaching sessions
  • Contributions to electronic discussion boards
  • Creating wikis and lesson planning
  • Blogs
- Essays

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
XR40
Institution code:
D26
Campus name:
Leicester Campus
Campus code:
Y

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/education-studies-with-mandarin-ba-hons-degree/education-studies-with-mandarin.aspx

Additional entry requirements

Other

In addition to the academic requirements, you will also be required to meeting the non-academic requirements below; - DBS Clearance - Self-declaration form clearance

Student Outcomes

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50%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £16250 Year 1
International £16250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

*subject to the government, as is expected, passing legislation to formalise the increase Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government
Education Studies with Mandarin at De Montfort University - UCAS