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Chinese Studies (with Year Abroad) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Chinese Studies (with Year Abroad) BA (Hons)
**Course details**
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 such as; Anthropology, Education, Government and International Affairs...
**Course details**<br/>This is multidisciplinary degree will develop advanced knowledge and understanding of Chinese language and culture.<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 such as; 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/>**Why Durham University?**<br/>Our highly skilled academics share their expertise in languages, as well as in literature, cultural history, cinema and visual culture, and translation. <br/>Many of our language academics are native speakers, while others have lived experience of the culture and language of the country.<br/>Spanning languages and society, the arts and cultural history – an in-depth understanding and appreciation of language and culture will give you a greater insight into communities and build deeper connections with people across the world.<br/>In an era of increasing globalisation, a skill set that includes cultural understanding and proficiency in languages will help you view the world through a different lens while equipping you with the skills that global employers are looking for.<br/>Learning facilities include language laboratories, computer classrooms and a large study area.<br/><br/>**Rankings**<br/>**World Top 100** in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2024<br/>**3rd** for Asian Studies and Italian in the Complete University Guide 2025<br/>**Top 10** for East and South Asian Studies in the Time and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025<br/>**4th** for German and 5th for French in the Complete University Guide 2025<br/><br/>**Career Opportunities**<br/>A degree in Languages and Cultures will provide you with an impressive portfolio of cultural knowledge, transferable skills and real-world experiences that is valued by employers worldwide.<br/> In particular, the year abroad which, as well as developing language abilities, can also greatly enhance your intercultural, problem-solving and communication skills.<br/>With the UK as a whole producing fewer linguists, proficiency in languages coupled with the intellectual rigour and cultural understanding acquired during your degree will make you highly employable in a wide range of careers both in the UK and internationally. <br/>These include occupations such as interpreting, translation and teaching, media and the arts but also working across wider industry in research, administration, human resources, sales and business development, and the financial services.
Course Information
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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 Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
T102
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,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 Diploma
D: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 Programme
36
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 Diploma
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.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,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 - Principal
D3,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 Project
Not Accepted
A level
A,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 Level
At 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £27,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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