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Degree Programme Specification MA (Hons) Chinese and French |
MA (Hons) Chinese and French |
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Awarding institution: | The University of Edinburgh |
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Teaching institution: | The University of Edinburgh |
Programme accredited by: | The University of Edinburgh |
Final award: | MA (Hons) |
Programme title: | MA Honours in Chinese and French |
UCAS code: | BR31 |
Relevant QAA subject benchmarking group(s): | Languages |
Postholder with overall responsibility for QA: | Dr Andrew Marsham |
Date of production/revision: | May 2012 |
Further Information: | View the prospectus entry for this programme |
Teaching and learning methods and strategies |
Teaching and Learning strategies employed at the University of Edinburgh consist of a variety of different methods appropriate to the programme aims. The graduate attributes listed above are met through a teaching and learning framework (detailed below) which is appropriate to the level and content of the course. Teaching and Learning Activities In Year 1 Lectures Tutorials In Year 2 Lectures Tutorials In Year 3 Year Abroad Work Independent Study Distance Learning In Year 4 Seminars Lectures Presentations Group Work |
Assessment methods and strategies |
Assessment Courses can be assessed by a diverse range of methods and often takes the form of formative work which provided the student with on-going feedback as well as summative assessment which is submitted for assessment. In Year 1 Written Examinations Oral Examinations Coursework Essays Coursework Exercises In Year 2 Written Examinations Oral Examinations Coursework Essays Coursework Exercises In Year 3 Year Abroad Work In Year 4 Written Examinations Coursework Essays Oral Examination Dissertation |
Career opportunities |
Graduates have a broad range of careers available to them. Chinese graduates are in demand in the media, commerce and the Civil Service, and many are recruited by companies based in East Asia. Graduates in Chinese and French can use their language skills to work as translators, interpreters or teachers. There are also opportunities to continue studying and some scholarships are available for masters and PhD programmes in Chinese and French. French graduates from the University of Edinburgh enjoy excellent career prospects. Language and analytical skills developed in analysing cultural and political documents can open careers in teaching and translating in the UK or abroad. Your skills will also be valued in worldwide business and administration. |
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