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Course summary
This is a balanced course that develops your Chinese language skills and your historical knowledge. The list of history modules are designed to complement your Chinese studies. They cover various political, social and cultural themes. You will also spend part of your degree studying in China, immersing yourself in Chinese society. Through the study of history, gain the critical foundations for understanding how Chinese culture has changed and developed over time - while gaining advanced language skills. Choose from a variety of history modules that complement your Chinese studies, covering political, social and cultural themes, and engage with real research from the beginning of your course. Develop the skills of historical research, independent judgement, critiquing accepted opinions and constructing your own effective arguments. You’ll undertake intensive language teaching with the opportunity to put into practise your Chinese during a year at one of our partner universities in mainland China or Taiwan. Returning to Sheffield for your final year you’ll refine your language skills, deepen your understanding through research-led modules and complete a dissertation project of your choice supervised by world-leading researchers. Through this degree, you’ll not only explore China’s past, but also anticipate how past developments will drive events in the future. Why study this course?
- An immersive, hands on experience - become a specialist in your chosen areas of history and develop your understanding of Chinese culture.
- Gain lived experience with a year abroad - apply your rapidly developing language skills in the real world, refine your critical understanding – and experience a life-changing trip.
- History Research-led Special Subject - in small-group seminars, explore the details of your favourite area of history with a true expert on the topic, and become a specialist in your chosen area.
- Quality teaching time in smaller seminars - core to our teaching ethos, every history module includes a seminar with 12-16 people.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- TV11
- Institution code:
- S18
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - AAABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Scottish Advanced Higher - B
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Other
Classical Civilisation is acceptable in lieu of History No prior knowledge of Chinese is required (up to A Level Chinese is acceptable) Evidence of interest in East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) demonstrated through the personal statement is also required
English language requirements
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
English language requirements for undergraduates
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Tuition fees for 2025 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2024-25 information as a guide.
Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN