This is multidisciplinary degree will develop advanced knowledge and understanding of Chinese language and culture.
You will study a core language module in each of your three years spent in Durham. You don’t need to have any previous knowledge of Chinese, but a pathway is available if you already have an A level or equivalent qualification in Chinese.
You will also have the chance to choose from a selection of other modules relevant to the study of China from other departments. This includes Anthropology, Education, Government and International Affairs, Economics,...
This is multidisciplinary degree will develop advanced knowledge and understanding of Chinese language and culture.<br/><br/>You will study a core language module in each of your three years spent in Durham. You don’t need to have any previous knowledge of Chinese, but a pathway is available if you already have an A level or equivalent qualification in Chinese.<br/><br/>You will also have the chance to choose from a selection of other modules relevant to the study of China from other departments. This includes Anthropology, Education, Government and International Affairs, Economics, and Theology and Religious Studies. In addition, you may choose to take additional language modules, including European languages, Japanese and Korean.<br/><br/>You will spend your third year studying the Chinese language at a university in China. This is an amazing opportunity to experience Chinese culture first-hand and to put your language learning into practice and context.<br/><br/>In your final year, you will bring together all your learning and experience to write a dissertation on an aspect of Chinese studies.<br/><br/>**Year 1**<br/>You will take a double module in Chinese, including the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, a module in Chinese culture introducing the philosophy, art and literature of China, a module in Chinese history and two option modules from an extensive list.<br/><br/>Core modules:<br/>Chinese Language 1B or Chinese Language 2B for post-A level entrants (double module)<br/>Introduction to Chinese Culture<br/>A module on Chinese history offered by the History Department<br/><br/>**Year 2**<br/>You will take a double module in Chinese language, including the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, a module in Chinese film, a module in Chinese history and two option modules from an extensive list.<br/><br/>Core modules:<br/>Chinese Language 2B (double) or Chinese Language 2A (single)<br/>Chinese Cinema<br/>A module on Chinese history offered by the History Department<br/><br/>**Year 3**<br/>The third year is spent in China studying the language full-time at a Chinese university. You are required to take all the examinations specified by your host university, but the marks for these do not count towards the final degree mark. You will complete a 5,000-word project in English with a 1,000-character abstract in Chinese on some aspect of China, at your choice with guidance from Durham staff.<br/><br/>**Year 4**<br/>You will take a double module in Chinese language, a single text reading module in Chinese and a 40-credit Dissertation plus one other module, following either the History route or the Modern languages and cultures route.<br/><br/>Core modules:<br/>Chinese Language 4 (double)<br/>Chinese Historical & Literary Texts <br/>Dissertation<br/><br/>Either History route:<br/>40-credit Dissertation in History<br/>History and Memory in East Asia.<br/><br/>Or MLAC route:<br/>40-credit China-related MLaC Dissertation<br/>20-credit module from MLaC or another department.<br/><br/>We review course structures and core content (in light of e.g. external and student feedback) every year, and will publish finalised core requirements for 2020 entry from September 2019.<br/><br/>**Study Abroad**<br/><br/>**School of Modern Languages and Cultures**<br/>We attach great importance to your time abroad, during the third year of your degree, which most students spend as a student at a university in China. This is a time of enormous linguistic and personal development from which you should gain a high level of fluency in your language(s) and enjoy a unique opportunity to make new friends, appreciate new cultures and learn to work and study in new ways. Employers at home and abroad are impressed by the lasting benefits, especially in increased linguistic confidence, intercultural agility and general self-motivation. During the year abroad you will complete an academic assignment related to each of the countries in which you stay. You will need to pass these in order to fulfil the requirements of the BA in Chinese Studies with Year Abroad.<br/><br/>For more information on this course, please see our website.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Durham City
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
T102
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,B,B We will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or on a number of Highers. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham. We look for aptitude in language study but there is no requirement for a level 3 foreign language qualification. Students taking the History route must have an A in A Level History or equivalent qualification. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 Seventeen points (6, 6, 5) in Higher Level subjects. We look for aptitude in language study but there is no requirement for a higher level foreign language qualification. Students taking the History route must have an A in A Level History or equivalent qualification. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD We look for aptitude in language study but there is no requirement for a level 3 foreign language qualification. Students taking the History route must have an A in A Level History or equivalent qualification. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 We look for aptitude in language study but there is no requirement for a H2 level foreign language or equivalent qualification. Students taking the History route must have a H2 in History or equivalent qualification. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDD Scottish Advanced HigherA,A,B We look for aptitude in language study but there is no requirement for an Advanced Higher foreign language or equivalent qualification. Students taking the History route must have an A in Advanced Higher History or equivalent qualification. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,M2 We look for aptitude in language study but there is no requirement for a D3 level foreign language or equivalent qualification. Students taking the History route must have a D3 in History or equivalent qualification. Extended ProjectNot Accepted Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Not Accepted A levelA,A,B We look for aptitude in language study but there is no requirement for an A Level foreign language or equivalent qualification. Students taking the History route must have an A in A Level History or equivalent qualification. Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking. T LevelAt Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements. Detailed entry requirements can be found on individual course entries on our courses database. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £25,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |