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/>For more information on this course, please see our website.
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
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
Codes/info
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 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. 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 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. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)Not Accepted |
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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 | £27,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |