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Chinese Studies BA (Hons)

University of Central Lancashire

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University of Central Lancashire
UCAS CODE: AP40

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Course overview

On our BA (Hons) Chinese Studies course you'll immerse yourself in Chinese language, culture and society. You'll also learn to master Chinese (Mandarin) - the world's most spoken language.Alongside gaining a deep understanding of China, you'll explore the culture, politics, and international role of the Asia Pacific region. The Asia Pacific is a region that plays a key role in the global economy. Through studying this course, you will understand why this region is so important in the global economy. You'll explore the culture and history, politics, and society of the region. You will gain employability skills and transferable expertise for many career opportunities.You will also become fluent in Chinese (Mandarin), a language from the Asia Pacific region. You do not need any previous knowledge of Chinese.With our study abroad programme you will gain invaluable experience with the opportunity to spend a year abroad in China as part of your studies.


Why study this course

- Develop the knowledge and language skills youll need to succeed in global business, including interpreting.- Make the most of our Worldwise Learning Centre, with free access to Rosetta Stone for your guided study time.- Youll be taught by lecturers who are experts in their respective areas


What youll do

- Each year, youll study the regions history, environment, society and culture, together with the Chinese language.- Youll have the option of spending a year studying abroad, learning the Chinese language and culture through total immersion.- Youll study using the latest industry-standard equipment in our professional interpreting suites, together with our Worldwise Learning Centre.


Future careers

Our BA (Hons) Chinese Studies course combines Chinese language skills with a broad-based understanding of the regions culture, history, politics and society. This will prepare you for a range of careers in – or connected to – the region.The main focus of this degree course is developing fluency in Chinese. By getting an insight into cultural context youll develop a range of transferrable skills. You'll get a well-rounded understanding of the Asia Pacific. This knowledge will offer a competitive advantage in the jobs market.The main focus of this degree course is developing fluency in Chinese. By getting an insight into cultural context youll develop a range of transferrable skills. You'll get a well-rounded understanding of the Asia Pacific. This knowledge will offer a competitive advantage in the jobs market.Your career prospects will be widely varied after you graduate. You could pursue many routes, including:- Translation and interpretation- Fashion- Journalism- Travel and tourism- Working with embassies and local governments

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

University of Central Lancashire

University of Central Lancashire

  • University League Table

    87th

  • Campus address

    University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Asian Studies

    11th out of 11 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    116 56%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    9th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    7th

    4

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