The Applied Foreign Languages ​​(LEA) English-Chinese Bachelor's degree is a multidisciplinary, trilingual program offering a professional track that combines modern languages, translation studies, civilization and economics, law, marketing, communication, international business, and geopolitics. It trains graduates to work in international contexts, particularly those related to Asia and English-speaking countries in the Indian Ocean and beyond.

Educational goals :  

The Bachelor's degree aims to provide students with a high level of proficiency in English (C1) and an advanced level in Chinese (equivalent to B2). Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi level 4 - HSK4), as well as a third language. It also develops transferable skills in business, translation, interpreting, and written and oral communication. Emphasis is placed on professional development (two internships, mock interviews, employment contracts, intercultural exchanges), international exposure, and adaptability to the job market.

Training opportunities: 

The English-Chinese Applied Foreign Languages ​​(LEA) degree, opened in 2020 at the University of Reunion Island, responds to a dual opportunity: on the one hand, it fits within the institutional priorities defined by the framework of the New Training Offer (NOF): multidisciplinarity, territorial anchoring, openness to the international community; and on the other hand, it responds to a growing demand from students, motivated by a strong cultural interest in the Sinophone world, reflecting the history of local settlement.

Chinese is now taught from secondary school onwards in the territory, thus strengthening the pool of learners to support in higher education. This program aims to produce trilingual graduates with professional skills in translation, intercultural communication, and international business. Its international focus is reinforced by strong academic and professional partnerships, particularly in China, Europe, and Asia. Furthermore, the island context and increasing exchanges with the Asia-Indian Ocean region fully justify such a training program, which serves local socio-economic development.

The English-Chinese Applied Foreign Languages ​​(LEA) degree is the only program of its kind in the Indian Ocean region. Its originality lies in the combination of rigorous language instruction, multidisciplinary training (economics, law, civilization), and a professional approach (specific teaching units, mandatory internships, T certification).est of English as a Foreign Language – TOEFL and HSK).

Students benefit from enhanced support (tutoring, regular office hours), a diverse teaching team (research professors, professionals, Chinese and English-speaking instructors), and strong institutional partnerships (Confucius Institute, Institute of Business Administration, partner universities in China, Europe, and Asia). Opportunities for international mobility are readily available through various programs (Erasmus+ and Erasmus+ Internships, Inter-University Cooperation Office – BIC, International Student Exchange Program – ISEP, Asia Exchange).

Chinese language instruction is tailored to beginners, progresses gradually, and is contextualized within the regional environment. Finally, the program is part of a dynamic of sustainable development and the promotion of cultural exchange in the Indo-Oceanic region.

Total hours worked: 1500 hours

• Bachelor's degree (L1)

The first year of the Bachelor's program introduces students to English and Chinese through grammar, phonetics, translation, culture, and professional expression. The teaching approach combines lectures, tutorials, and oral practice in a language lab to progressively develop communication skills. Instruction in law and economics complements this multidisciplinary program.

• Bachelor's degree (L2)

In their second year, students deepen their mastery of modern languages ​​through the study of linguistics, specialized translation, and contemporary civilization, with a particular focus on English and specialized Chinese. Professional simulations and a functional approach to language enhance their autonomy and intercultural analytical skills. Courses in economics and law broaden their understanding of international issues.

• Bachelor's degree (L3)

The third year (L3) focuses on professional development, strengthening language skills in a professional context (specialized translation, oral and written expression, intercultural communication). Courses aim for a B2/C1 level in English and a B2/HSK 4 level in Chinese, incorporating practical projects and a 280-hour internship. The interdisciplinary approach prepares students for further studies or entry into the business and communication sectors.

The skills acquired during this training are in line with those of the RNCP record

Year 2 (semester 4): Internship and Professional Project (one week, i.e., 35 hours)

Year 3 (semester 6): International and professional opportunities including an eight-week internship abroad between December 1st and February 15th

Registration fees are set annually by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space and are available on our institution's website: Register at the University of Reunion

• Results in humanities and/or science subjects
• Written and oral communication skills, analytical and synthesis skills
• Production and receiving capacities in a LVE
• Training attitude and ability to commit

• Solid level in speaking and understanding French
• Very good general knowledge
• B2 level in English
• Strong interest in economic and management disciplines

• General Baccalaureate (particularly with specializations in Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures; Humanities, Literature and Philosophy; History-Geography, Geopolitics and Political Science; or Economic and Social Sciences)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

• Holders of a baccalaureate or equivalent (L1 level)

40 seats

• 2020-2021 L1: 63,41%
• 2021-2022 L1: 81%; L2: 95,65%
• 2022-2023 L1: 70%; L2: 80%; L3: 72%

We only have limited statistics because the program is very recent (opened in 2020). The first feedback we have received regarding the 2023 cohort indicates a significant number of graduates pursuing Master's degrees (approximately 35%), continuing their studies in China (20%), completing well-integrated internships in target sectors, and entering the workforce (10%).

• Masters LEA
• Masters IAE
• Translation, Communication, International Relations, International Trade and Logistics, Marketing and Sales
• Specialized professional training (business schools, journalism schools, etc.).
• Opportunities for guidance towards civil service exams or teaching.

The sectors of activity and types of employment targeted by this training correspond to those listed in the RNCP record

• International cultural, educational or commercial exchanges, thanks to good knowledge of interculturality (e.g. international communication officer, intercultural mediator, logistics coordinator, tourism assistant)
• Businesses, local or regional authorities; any field that needs to combine intercultural knowledge with economic efficiency (e.g., export assistant, sales, purchasing, distribution, trilingual account manager)
• Translator-interpreter
• Career in NGOs, international institutions, companies focused on Asia or located in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Sworn services for courts, law firms, bailiffs, notaries