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2021 Modern Languages and Cultures 2021 Undergraduate Course Guide
Welcome to Welcome to Modern Languages Modern Languages and Cultures at the University at the University of Hull of Hull
Modern Languages
Modern Languages Chinese Studies
and Cultures Mandarin Chinese is by far the most commonly spoken
language on Earth. Give yourself a boost in the global
at the University of Hull employment market by exploring the influential language
and culture of this powerful nation. The knowledge you’ll gain
will only increase in value as China continues on its path to
At Hull, you don’t just become fluent in a language. You’ll becoming the largest economy in the world.
also get to grips with the culture of the people who speak You’ll be able to delve into aspects including history, culture, how we construct
national and cultural identities and translation skills.
it – immersing yourself in their history, literature, art, film,
music, media and politics. You’ll spend an incredible year in China, getting to know its people, language and
culture first-hand. There aren’t many courses that give you the chance to travel to
Our BA Chinese Studies programme offers the opportunity to develop your China to live and either study or work among its people. As well as being a once-in-
language skills and cultural insights to engage with one the world’s oldest and a-lifetime experience, it’s an incredible opportunity to improve both your language
richest cultures. It is one of few courses that give you the chance to travel to China to skills and your employment prospects.
live and study or work among its people.
Studying at one of our partner universities, we’ll support you throughout your stay,
New for 2021 is our innovative BA Applied Modern Languages degree which through a dedicated tutor who’ll stay in contact over the whole year.
provides intensive training in two modern foreign languages alongside the
development of professional skills designed to help open up the many career On this degree, you can also choose to gain an extra qualification in Teaching
opportunities available to modern linguists. English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). That opens the door to worldwide
travelling and work after graduation.
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What extra course options do you offer?
Course structure We offer two extra options: foundation year and study abroad. Look out for these
icons on our course pages – and here’s what they mean.
How are degrees taught? Foundation year
Most of our undergraduate courses are made up of study units called modules. If you don’t quite meet our entry requirements, you can apply to do an
You’ll be assessed after each module, and the average of all your module extra year of study before starting your course. This foundation year
assessments for the year is your overall result for that year. boosts your subject knowledge and helps you gain new academic skills,
as well as preparing you to start your full degree.
Can I pick and choose modules?
We look for applicants who can demonstrate an experience of a related
Yes, to an extent. Some modules are compulsory, so you have to take them.
subject and an aptitude for academic work – which we establish by
Within that compulsory group are some ‘core’ modules, too. They’re essential to the asking you to submit an essay and/or come to an interview as part of
course (to make sure our degrees qualify for relevant accreditation, for example), so your application.
they’ll never change and you have to pass them.
Fees for our foundation year are exactly the same as undergraduate
That said, some of our modules are optional – so you can pick what you study to suit years – and you can apply for student finance as with a full degree.
your interests and career goals.
Study abroad
How many modules will I take?
Many of our courses include a year abroad in Year 3. If your course isn’t
Usually, you’ll take six modules a year: three from the start of term to Christmas, and
one of them, you can still apply to spend a trimester, semester or a single
three more between January and the summer. Later in your course, some modules –
module overseas.
like larger-scale projects or a dissertation – might count as two modules and run for
the full year. You can also opt to study abroad over the summer or as an exchange
student.
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Modern Languages
Accounting and Finance
Courses Careers
What we offer ... As a languages graduate, you’ll emerge from
university with the skills to make a difference to many
Typical Example UCAS
Course offer A levels code FY organisations. This may mean a career built directly
BA (Hons) Applied Modern Languages 112 BBC Q140 † Q141 † around your ability as a linguist – as a translator,
BA (Hons) Chinese Studies 112 BBC T100 T101 § interpreter or teacher – but it could also mean working
§ Entry requirements are different for foundation year; please contact our Admissions Service for guidance. in almost any sector in which communication plays
Your points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but at least 80 points should be from two or more an important part. This includes business, politics,
A levels, or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications.
journalism, media, diplomacy, advertising, marketing,
For more information, please visit www.hull.ac.uk/uglanguages publishing and aid work.
Our graduates can offer employers a wide range of transferable skills on top of their
mastery of a language: from an ability to assess, organise and present information
both orally and in writing, to an appreciation of the key differences in culture
between colleagues, clients or customers.
Career advice and support
Our team give you expert career advice and training. We’ll help you explore your
options and progress into a career you’ll love. You’ll learn how to apply for jobs, prep
for interviews and impress potential employers.
We can also get you into the room with a range of employers at on-campus events.
Networking helps you plan your career path and can open doors to internships and
job offers.
95%
of students in work or
further study six months
We’re always looking to improve our courses. Which means we do review our modules from time to time,
after graduating*
to make sure they’re of a high standard and are relevant to you and to your potential future employers.
The information in this guide is correct at the time of going to print, but some of the modules could change
before 2021. Please contact our admissions team if you do have any questions or for further information on * UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey for the
admissions@hull.ac.uk. academic year 2016/17, published by HESA 2018.
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Modern Languages
BA Applied Modern Year 2 modules
Compulsory
Final-year modules
Compulsory
Languages (3 and 4 year variants)
Language Skills for Residency Abroad 1
(20 credits in each language)
(3 and 4 year variants)
Language Advanced Skills 1 (20 credits
in each language)
Year 1 modules A hands-on approach builds your Extend and refine your linguistic
Typical offer 112 intercultural and language skills, as you competence, through topics strongly
Compulsory prepare for your period of residence related to the target language
Example A levels BBC (3 and 4 year variants) abroad. communities, exploring practical
Language Module 1 (20 credits in each translation techniques and growing as
Professional Pathways 1
UCAS code Q140 language) an effective global communicator.
Focus on two core career paths:
Beginners and improvers will learn translation, understanding the nature Professional Pathways 2
Q141 and build on the basics of their chosen and tools of the profession, and Focus on how to apply your linguistic
language, whilst advanced speakers focus teaching, as you explore various aspects and cultural knowledge to cultural
At Hull, you don’t just become on cultural issues and work on more of language teaching. heritage and tourism, and business and
advanced grammar points.
fluent in other languages. Language Skills for Residency Abroad
marketing sectors, with opportunities
for real-world case studies and
You’ll embrace the culture Introduction to Professional Pathways 2 (20 credits in each language)
A first glimpse into the worlds of simulated tasks.
of the people who speak Consolidate and extend your
translation, teaching, and business, as you vocabulary and communication Language Advanced Skills 2 (20 credits
them. Providing intensive explore the challenges and opportunities strategies, as you practise how to in each language)
training in two modern that each offer for a linguist today. debate and express ideas on key Refine and apply your language skills,
foreign Languages – in 3 and Language Module 2 (20 credits in each cultural and global topics, engaging using a range of media, and in both
4 year degree variants – will language) with language in its natural landscape. academic and real-world contexts,
Beginners and improvers will further to help develop your fluency and
enable you to develop critical Compulsory competencies.
extend their language skills from trimester
professional employability 1 while advanced speakers will continue to (3 year variant) Applied Language Project
skills alongside intercultural build on their advanced knowledge. Trimester Abroad (Languages)
Bringing together your linguistic,
awareness. An opportunity to study for a semester
cultural and professional skills, you’ll
Languages in the Global Context abroad at any of our partner institutions
Explore the place of languages in today’s have the opportunity to develop
and select from a range of modules on
globalised society, challenging established and deliver an independent project,
offer.
assumptions about English as ‘the global with guidance to help you hone
language’ by exploring the arts and employability skills.
Compulsory
culture. (4 year variant) Optional
Optional Year Abroad Preparation Passport Languages
Passport Languages Prepare both in a practical and linguistic Learn a new language or improve your
Learn a new language or improve your sense, for your year abroad. To help you existing language skills and intercultural
existing language skills and intercultural make an informed decision on the best competence.
competence. options for you and ensure that you
maximise your time abroad.
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Modern Languages
The Chinese department at the
BA Chinese Studies
University of Hull has greatly
contributed to enriching my Typical offer 112 Year 1 modules
Chinese knowledge – from
cultural social aspects to Compulsory
Example A levels BBC
economic or even political ones, Introduction to East Asian Popular
offering a wide variety of Culture
UCAS code T100 How are East Asian societies connected
resources and always
stimulating the curiosity of by manga, cinema and pop music?
students. Understand popular culture by
Develop your language examining issues like fandom, gender
Living with Chinese people on skills and cultural insights to and censorship.
my year abroad in China was engage with one the world’s
probably one of the most Ancient Chinese History and Culture:
challenging and enlightening oldest and richest cultures. From Prehistory to Early Empire
experiences I have ever had. Immerse yourself in the What do the Great Wall and the
Terracotta Army have in common?
That has immensely contributed language and culture of
to my understanding of the Explore the diversity of arts and
China. You will also gain the identities and examine the rise and
Chinese culture, history and
today’s society.” unforgettable experience of decline of Chinese dynasties.
living there in your third year. Chinese Art: Forms and Aesthetics
Arianna Radu,
BA Chinese Studies Study calligraphy, painting, architecture,
sculpture, music, dance and theatre, and
their social and cultural contexts from
different periods in Chinese history.
Chinese Language 1
Each year, you’ll gain real-world
language skills by taking two core
Chinese language modules at either
beginners and improvers or advanced
level.
Chinese Language 2
Working with native speakers and
language experts, you’ll already be able
to look back and see a steady climb as
you gain in confidence and proficiency.
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Modern Languages
Passport Language Chinese Literature: Classic, Modern Final-year modules Optional
Learn a new foreign language or and Contemporary
improve your existing language. Enhance your ability to read and Compulsory Translating Text Types
appreciate Chinese literature in its You’ll explore the translation of both
Options include French, German, Chinese Language 5
different forms, ranging from poetry to technical and creative texts, looking at
Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Russian. Consolidate structures and grammar, as
fiction. You will bridge the gap between how you can meet your readers’ needs
well as the serious development of skills
Year 2 modules ancient Chinese civilisation and and expectations.
in areas like translation, interpreting,
contemporary Chinese culture, through textual exegesis or subtitling. Trinity CertTESOL 2
Compulsory a study of a variety of texts. On the final stage of the CertTESOL
Chinese Language 3 Chinese Language 6
qualification, you’ll develop and
Take part in practice, group work, Optional Building on all your work and
extend core professional skills and
grammar revision, and develop core Trinity CertTESOL 1 experience to date, we’ll help to set you
competencies – with further teaching
skills such as translation. Reach a An introduction to basic language on your way to fluent professional and
practice and development.
professionally recognised standard, no teaching skills, with a focus on English social use of Chinese and becoming a
matter at what level you began. as a foreign language. This module career-ready global citizen. Confucian Philosophy
is especially relevant if you plan to This module examines the teachings
Chinese Language 4 Gender and Sexuality in Chinese
spend your year abroad as a teaching Cinema and Literature of Confucius on (among other things)
Practice continues in each language
assistant. Develop an insight into the shifting education, society, politics and
area with intensified emphasis on
gender roles in Chinese societies, and governance, conduct and ethics or the
idiomatic, colloquial and formal Understanding China
engage with the discussion of gender ideal life.
registers in different social and cultural This module examines the economic
contexts. theories through the debate of how Languages and Cultures Dissertation
transformations of China in a historical,
gender and sexuality is constructed in Hone your research, critical, analytical,
Ideas and Identities in China: From cultural and political context. You’ll
Chinese literature and cinema. writing, and independent study skills by
Early Empire to Modern Republic evaluate the major issues and
challenges facing the nation. English-Chinese Translation: Theory working on a modern languages topic
Explore key ideas in Chinese culture,
and Practice related to your programme of study to
such as Confucianism, Taoism, and Passport Language
Build an awareness of the produce a final dissertation.
Legalism, and examine how these feed Learn a new foreign language or
into and complicate the notion of the considerations when translating Passport Language
improve your existing language.
“Chinese Dream”. between English and Chinese for a Learn a new foreign language or
Options include French, German,
wider readership, such as employers, improve your existing language.
Cinematic Cities and Societies in China: Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Russian.
customers, tourists and anyone with an Options include French, German,
Migration, Place and Belonging interest in China and Chinese culture. Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Russian.
Use cinema, art and literature to
discover how and why contemporary
Chinese cities and their societies are
interpreted and imagined and engage
with them in new, unexpected ways.
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Be part of something We’re in the top 50 universities
for research power**
Which basically means we’re helping to change
extraordinary the world through the work our people are
doing. And you could be part of it. From tackling
marine pollution to breaking the chain of
modern-day slavery, our research is not only
Here at Hull, we know extraordinary is in you. And we’re enriching the lives of people across the world,
it enriches your university experience. So come
here to help you find it. This is why we’ve partnered with and get involved.
Team GB. Our united belief is that anyone, with the right
opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can You’ll meet new
achieve extraordinary things. people who’ll
become old friends.
More than 15,000 students
from around 100 countries
live, work and play on our
attractive single-site campus.
The partnership isn’t
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going for us either. We Whether you’re into bands
also offer you guaranteed or board games, food or
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more than 2,300 rooms or skateboarding, this is a
on campus. Our students place to do more of what
go on to do amazing you love – there’s something
things too, with 95.9% of for everyone here in Hull.
our graduates in work It’s your home away from
or further study with six home. And your chance to
months.† discover who you really are.
Choose extraordinary. Choose Hull.
^ We guarantee you a room in University-owned or partnered accommodation if you apply by 1 October.
† Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education for the academic year 2016/17, published by HESA June 2018.
** Times Higher Education, based on the most recent Research Excellence Framework 2014.
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This. Is. Hull.
A place where we stand up to kings, do deals with the
world and take a wrecking ball to the slave trade.
A place where culture stands out and the phone boxes
are a different colour. A place where we’re free thinking,
independent and proud of it.
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41 47. Sports Pavilion
50 35. Middleton Hall
48. Student Central
(Students’ Union)
36. Multi Storey Carpark 49. Student Wellbeing,
37. Newlands House Learning & Welfare Support
17. Dennison Centre 26. Hardy 38. Newland Science Park 50. Swale House
18. Derwent 27. Holme 39. Nidd 51. Taylor Court
19. Don 28. Hull University Business 40. Prayer Room 52. The Courtyard
10. Calder 20. Energy & Environment School Reception 41. Raines House 53. Venn (Reception)
11. Canham Turner Institute 29. Larkin 42. Robert Blackburn 54. Washburn
5. Allam Medical Building 12. Central Print Services 21. Enterprise Centre 30. Leven 43. Rye House 55. Westfield Court
1. Accommodation Hub 6. Allam Sport Centre 13. Chemistry 22. Esk 31. Loten 44. Ryton Lecture Theatre 56. Wharfe
2. Acoustics Research Centre 7. Applied Science 3 14. Cohen 23. Fenner 32. Loten Workshops 45. Skell 57. Wilberforce
3. Aire 8. Asylum Nightclub 15. Day Nursery 24. Ferens 33 Loxley 46. Sport, Health & 58. Wiske
4. Allam Building 9. Brynmor Jones Library 16. Dearne 25. Gulbenkian Centre 34. Media Hub Exercise Science Lab 59. Wolfson
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WESTFIELD COURT WESTFIELD COURT
at home in Hull
We have something for everyone here. Whatever
you choose, you’ll find a place to live that works
best for you. And if you apply by 1 October, we
guarantee you a University room.*
From 41, 43 and 51-week Take a virtual
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Up to 150mbps FREE WiFi**
Connect up to 7 devices to WESTFIELD COURT
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For further information,
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Accommodation Hub
01482 466042
* If you’re a new, full-time, unaccompanied
student, and you apply for accommodation
by 1 October, we guarantee you a room in
accommodation that’s owned or in partnership
with the University.
THE COURTYARD TAYLOR COURT
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22 | HULL.AC.UK UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE 2021 | 23How much can I borrow?
Your guide to What you can borrow for your maintenance loan depends on your family’s income
and where you’ll be living while you’re at uni.
fees and funding Is your family’s annual
household income £25,000
or less?
No, it’s more
So … time to talk about money. How much does university cost? Yes
than that
How are you going to pay for it?
2021/22 Maintenance Loan figures
How much does it cost to study an undergraduate degree? When you come to uni, Living
Household Living at
where will you be living? away from
income home
Are you a UK student? home
£25,000 £9,488 £7,987
Yes No Away from £30,000 £8,809 £7,315
At home home £35,000 £8,130 £6,642
£9,250 per year* £14,800 (non-science courses) £40,000 £7,450 £5,969
on a full-time degree or £17,550 (science courses) per year
for EU and international students You’ll be able You’ll be able £45,000 £6,771 £5,296
to borrow to borrow £50,000 £6,092 £4,623
You’ll pay lower fees while you’re on a year abroad or an industrial placement year. £7,987 £9,488
£55,000 £5,412 £3,950
£60,000 £4,733 £3,516
What loans are available? £62,286 or above £4,422 £3,516
There are two types of loan available to students from England:
And how much will I be paying back after I graduate?
Maintenance loan Tuition fee loan – Currently
£9,250* Just to recap, you don’t have to pay back anything until your salary goes above
Helps with the cost of living
£27,295 a year. When that happens, the amount you’re earning determines what
Partially means tested Covers the full cost of your course
your loan repayment will be.
fees
• Paid straight into your bank
account at the start of each term • Paid straight to the University Is your annual salary above £27,295 a year?
• You won’t have to pay any of it • You don’t start paying any of it
back until you’re earning more back until you’re earning more Yes No, it’s less than that
than £27,295 a year than £27,295 a year
• After 30 years, any remaining • After 30 years, any remaining
Annual income Monthly payment You don’t have to
debt is written off – regardless of debt is written off – regardless
£27,295 £0 make any repayments
what you still owe of what you still owe
£30,000 £20
£35,000 £58
£40,000 £95
£45,000 £133
* Subject to approval. This fee is subject to an increase in line with inflation. Maximum tuition fees are set by the government.
£50,000 £170
24 | HULL.AC.UK UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE 2021 | 25How to apply Useful contacts
to Hull The (not so) small print ...
Admissions
When you apply for Hull, you’ll have a team ready to 01482 466100 Please note …
answer your questions every step of the way. From admissions@hull.ac.uk The information in this guide is provided
hull.ac.uk/admissions by the University of Hull, and is for
starting your application to the day you win a place general information purposes only.
to come here. We do everything possible to keep the
Accommodation information up to date and correct,
01482 466042 but we reserve the right to introduce
rooms@hull.ac.uk changes to the information given in our
UCAS Our UCAS institution codes publications. For more detail and the
hull.ac.uk/accomm
For most of our full-time latest on our programmes, please go to
H72: All Hull courses except
undergraduate courses, you need hull.ac.uk.
Medicine Student Finance
to register and apply through the
01482 466538 Want to know more?
Universities and Colleges H75: Medicine (Hull York
Admissions Service (UCAS). Medical School) hefunding@hull.ac.uk Our full 2020 Undergraduate
hull.ac.uk/money prospectus is available to order or
You can find the entry download from hull.ac.uk/prospectus.
requirements on your course Dates for your diary Or visit hull.ac.uk to find out the latest
UCAS information.
page at hull.ac.uk. 1 September: UCAS
But as a general guide, 0371 468 0468
applications open We use role models, not models
we’re happy to consider ucas.com
applications from candidates 15 October: Medicine UCAS *Our institution code is H72. You’ll find no models in this publication.
with predicted grades totalling applications deadline For Medicine, apply to H75. The people you see on these pages are
our students, and we are proud of them.
112 UCAS points or above.
15 January: UCAS applications International Office Tell us what you think
To find out more, go to deadline for all other courses to
01482 462190 Please write to
hull.ac.uk/admissions guarantee equal consideration
global@hull.ac.uk Marketing and Communications,
To register and apply, go to Late February: UCAS Extra hull.ac.uk/international University of Hull,
ucas.com/students Cottingham Road,
opens
Hull, HU6 7RX, UK.
International student? 30 June: Main UCAS
See hull.ac.uk/international for application scheme closes
more information on how to apply.
4 July: UCAS Extra closes
26 | HULL.AC.UK UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE 2021 | 27Tariff calculator Your notes
BTEC level 3
A level UCAS Tariff (QCF) / National (QCF) / National (QCF) / National
Extended Extended Extended
Diploma Diploma Diploma
144 DDD
128 DDM
112 DMM D*D*
104 D*D
96 MMM DD
84
80 MMP DM
78
72
64 MPP MM
60
A* 56 D*
A 48 PPP MP D
B 40
36
C 32 PP M
28
D 24
20
E 16 P
Of course, we also consider other qualifications – such as AS levels, Cambridge
Technicals and EPQs – and a range of international qualifications.
If you’ve got any questions about what qualifications we accept or our entry
requirements in general, just ask. We’re on 01482 466100 or at admissions@hull.ac.uk.
You can also work out your own UCAS points total at
www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator.
There’s also a full tariff points guide for all available qualifications on the UCAS site.
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