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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
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 careersOur 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
Tuition fees
- Hong Kong
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burma
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Congo (Democratic Republic)
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- England
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Italy
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea DPR (North Korea)
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Northern Ireland
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestinian Authority
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Republic of Ireland
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Scotland
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- St Vincent
- St. Kitts & Nevis
- St. Lucia
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- UAE
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Wales
- Western Samoa
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
£ 17,325per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
University information
University of Central Lancashire
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University League Table
87th
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Campus address
University of Lancashire, University of Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
11th out of 11 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 206116 56%10th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10054.0 54%9th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.95 74%7th
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