The Film Studies part of this degree combines critical and creative work and practice, depending on your interests and career plans. The main aims are to provide an introduction to independent research in film studies; to develop the skills and knowledge required for the critical study of film; to develop the skill of cognition and of written and oral expression appropriate to film research; to develop the skills and knowledge required for progression to higher levels of study in critical and creative studies. At Bangor, we are committed to teaching in small groups and to the majority of our modules being delivered through weekly workshops and seminars. Chinese can be studied at joint honours level in combination with another language or a variety of other subjects, with both subjects studied in equal proportions. These courses will provide you with advanced skills in the Mandarin language and a broad range of specialised and detailed insights into Chinese culture, society and history. The degree has language at the heart of it, with core modules developing the key oral, aural and written skills every year. These modules also foster cultural awareness, which you will need for your year abroad, and later on, for the world of work.