BA English Literature with Mandarin
About this course
BA (Hons) English Literature with Mandarin is an undergraduate degree in English Literature with Mandarin that combines the study of literary texts with Mandarin language training from beginner to advanced levels. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can undertake an optional placement year or complete the programme over three years full-time, and practical training includes working with print and digital technologies. The first year covers foundational concepts and language acquisition through modules such as Introduction to the Novel, Journeys and Places, Mandarin Beginner, Mandarin Post-Beginner, and Poetry and Society. The second year progresses through historical periods and professional preparation with Exploration and Innovation: Medieval to Early Modern Literature, Exploring Work and Society, Mandarin Post-Beginner, Mandarin Intermediate, and Victorian Literature and Afterlives. The final year involves independent research and advanced language study supported by modules including Dissertation, Textual Studies Using Computers, Mandarin Intermediate, Mandarin Advanced, and Modernism and Magazines.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 26 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 67%: 2 offers from 3 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 54%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 12%
- South East: 9%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to the Novel
- Journeys and Places
- Mandarin Beginner
- Mandarin Post-Beginner
- Poetry and Society
- Exploration and Innovation: Medieval to Early Modern Literature
- Exploring Work and Society
- Mandarin Post-Beginner
- Mandarin Intermediate
- Victorian Literature and Afterlives
- Dissertation
- Textual Studies Using Computers
- Mandarin Intermediate
- Mandarin Advanced
- Modernism and Magazines
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature with Mandarin at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £28,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA English Literature with Mandarin at De Montfort University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Literature with Mandarin at De Montfort University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English Literature with Mandarin at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA English Literature with Mandarin at De Montfort University?
67% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 2 offers from 3 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA English Literature with Mandarin at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Literature with Mandarin at De Montfort University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.