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MA (Hons) Chinese and German

University of Edinburgh

1 Location : Central

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in German and Scandinavian studies.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

69%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 40 students (78% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

80%

80% were positive about the teaching on the course.

82%

80%

84%

74%

Data from 40 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

66%

66% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

72%

75%

70%

60%

55%

Data from 40 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

63%

63% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

68%

82%

62%

43%

60%

Data from 40 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

86%

86% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

86%

86%

Data from 40 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

59%

59% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

55%

65%

Data from 40 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

80%

80% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

68%

86%

82%

Data from 40 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

66%

66% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

79%

70%

49%

53%

Data from 40 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

57% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 40 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Asian studies.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

41%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 45 students (75% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

80%

80% were positive about the teaching on the course.

79%

79%

88%

74%

Data from 45 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

62%

62% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

69%

54%

71%

52%

64%

Data from 45 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

43%

43% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

48%

51%

58%

19%

39%

Data from 45 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

80%

80% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

88%

72%

Data from 45 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

34%

34% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

29%

41%

Data from 45 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

86%

86% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

80%

95%

77%

Data from 45 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

62%

62% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

83%

65%

37%

50%

Data from 45 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

74% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 45 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course

Read more about entry data

Qualification types: German and Scandinavian studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

30 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Asian studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

50 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: German and Scandinavian studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

30 students

UCAS Tariff points: Asian studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

40 students

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in German and Scandinavian studies.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: German and Scandinavian studies

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

40 students.

94% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Asian studies.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Asian studies

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

65 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Languages and area studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Languages and area studies.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £32,000

Data from

70 people

(51% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £33,000

Data from

155 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

Typical range: £25,500 - £45,500

Data from

165 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Languages and area studies graduates in:

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £28,000

Data from

240 people.

24% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £26,500

Data from

415 people.

35% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £33,000

Data from

470 people.

34% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

84% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Languages and area studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

190 students (51% of those who were asked).

75% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in German and Scandinavian studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (75% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Languages and area studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

135 students (51% of those who were asked).

79% In highly skilled work

  • 23% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 12% Teaching Professionals
  • 8% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 7% Finance Professionals
  • 6% Media Professionals
  • 6% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • Less than 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals

18% In other work

  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Sales occupations

3% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in German and Scandinavian studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (75% of those who were asked).

75% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Finance Professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 10% Media Professionals
  • 5% Legal professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

15% In other work

  • 5% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

10% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

71% of graduates find their current work meaningful

    • Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
    • Data for students graduating 2020-22

    • Data from

      105 students (51% of those who were asked)

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Languages and area studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

105 students (51% of those who were asked)

44% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

71% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

67% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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