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

By studying this course, you’ll be equipped with strong language skills and gain a deep understanding of modern China. In your first and second years, you’ll gain a firm foundation in the contemporary Chinese language, readying you for immersion in Chinese society in your third year, when you’ll live and study in either mainland China or Taiwan. Your residency will successfully prepare you for your final year of study, as you’ll have a richer understanding of Chinese culture and society, as well as a solid grasp of the language.

We emphasise the importance of embedding Chinese language studies in a firm understanding of the contexts in which the language has evolved and is used. You’ll learn this through the authentic Chinese language material that you’ll engage with during your studying and through a range of optional modules that cover topics such as Chinese society, literature and history.

Alongside gaining language skills, you’ll develop a contextual understanding of China’s influence as a major player on the world stage, including its social and cultural diversity and its complex motivations and actions. You’ll explore the rising cultural, political and economic significance of China, which now accounts for almost a fifth of the global economy. You’ll also study the country’s importance as a centre for technology, business and culture.