Bachelor of Arts - History with Mandarin (Honours)

Program Description History with French, Mandarin or Spanish at DMU you will combine History with a foreign language, from either beginners’ or post-GCSE level. We currently offer the following language combinations, History with French, History with Mandarin Chinese or History with Spanish. The curriculum for History at DMU is diverse, international in focus and innovative. We use a mixture of year-long and half-year modules to allow students to broaden out their studies and to experience a variety of different teaching methods, module structures and assessment patterns. If you are interested in learning about British, South Asian, European and American History you will be well catered for. We are also proud to offer the opportunity to specialise in areas that are either unique or extremely uncommon in History degrees delivered in the UK. For example, our modules include photographic history, the history of sport and leisure, history of science, history of migration, history of ethnicity and racism, and history and employability. In addition, our lecturers’ geographical specialisations include the history of South Asia, Southeastern Europe, Central America, and Southeast Asia. At DMU, you can study History with a Modern Language (French, Mandarin or Spanish). You will choose 75% of your options from History and 25% of your courses will be language options. Listed below you will find the History options available to you as a Modern Languages student. Reasons to study History with French, Mandarin or Spanish BA (Hons) degree at DMU: • Modern and contemporary history is the key focus of this course • DMU is ranked in the Top 5 for History in the UK for ‘overall student satisfaction’, according to The Guardian University Guide 2018 • Opportunities to specialise in British, European, American and South Asian history, photographic history, sports history and immigration/ethnic history • Learn from international researchers who utilise innovative teaching methods and teach using the latest learning technologies • Opportunity to study abroad between years two and three, giving you the chance to experience a different culture, practice your language skills and make new contacts • International opportunity through DMU Global where you will have the opportunity for a meaningful international experience