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Global Partnerships Scholarship
De Montfort University · Undergraduate
£8,500scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L215
Politics with Mandarin
De Montfort UniversityLeicester, England
4 yearsDuration
£16,800Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Politics with Mandarin at De Montfort University. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Ignite your passion for global politics while developing your ability to communicate in Mandarin, gaining the skills you need to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world. Explore contemporary political issues while developing your Mandarin skills, whether you start as a beginner or at a post-GCSE level. You’ll gain valuable insights into the political landscape and engage with China’s rich cultural, social, and historical contexts. International tuition fees are £16,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Political Theory
Introduction to Mandarin Chinese
Contemporary Global Politics
Chinese Language and Culture
International Relations and Diplomacy
Politics of East Asia
Advanced Mandarin Communication
Decolonising Political Thought
UCAS Code:L215
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,800
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,200
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,500 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £21,500 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £27,500 | £31,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-03-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
83%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
93%Learning resources
87%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About De Montfort University
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