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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: C4CC
Modern Languages, Communication and Cultures with Chinese
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£20,080Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the MA (Hons) Modern Languages, Communication and Cultures with Chinese provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The MA in Modern Languages, Communication & Cultures allows students to study one language to degree level (either Chinese, French, German or Spanish), in conjunction with courses that develop their communication skills more generally, as well as their knowledge and understanding of societies, cultures and political systems. Levels 1, 2, and 4 take a mixture of mandatory and optional courses. In Level 3 students spend one semester abroad but may spend the full year abroad if they wish. International tuition fees are £20,080 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
UCAS Code:C4CC
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC including B in Chinese for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: BBB including Chinese. |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points including Chinese at HL 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Chinese at HL 6. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,080
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£80,320
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £24,500 | £30,000 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £29,500 | £36,000 |
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▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04-09). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
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
92%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
91%Student voice
85%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
78%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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