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This joint honours programme enables you to study the languages, literatures and cultures of two of the world's largest countries, both of whom play an important role in contemporary global politics.

Together, Chinese and Russian have around 1.5 billion native speakers.

There are large communities of Russian speakers in China and increasing numbers of young Russians are learning Chinese at high school and beyond.

On this programme, you will develop advanced competency in Modern Standard Chinese and in Russian. You will gain the skills needed to use your languages in social and professional settings, focusing on: reading and writing (including translation); speaking and listening.

Our courses explore Chinese, East Asian, Russian and Russian-speaking (Russophone): literature and cinema; political history and international relations; social and cultural movements.

You will have the opportunity to study Russia's transnational mobility and to learn about Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and associated Chinese diasporas.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (first sitting) or 4 or 5 Highers at AABB/ABBBB (two sittings) including a language other than English at B plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) including a language other than English at B plus English at National 5. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.