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Chinese Studies at University of Sheffield - UCAS

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Course summary

One of the world’s greatest powers with the fastest growing economy, China is a fascinating country to study. This course will develop both your Chinese language skills and your understanding of Chinese culture and society. You'll also spend part of your degree studying in China, immersing yourself in Chinese society. Understand the influence that China and Chinese-speaking people have on the world we live in, while developing a wealth of advanced language skills. Explore global and regional approaches to China and Chinese culture with the BA in Chinese Studies at Sheffield's School of East Asian Studies. Working with spoken and written Chinese from day one, you’ll undertake intensive language study – by the time you graduate in your fourth year, you will have sophisticated language skills that allow you to follow and contribute to written and spoken discussions on events and developments across a range of subjects. As your understanding grows, you’ll have the chance to study modules as wide-ranging as history, anthropology, geography and sociology, media, business, politics and urban studies. You will spend a year at one of our partner universities in mainland China or Taiwan, returning to Sheffield to refine your language skills, deepen your understanding through research-led modules and complete a dissertation project of your choice supervised by world-leading researchers. You’ll be supported by our expert teaching staff, developing an unparalleled knowledge of the subject, gaining valuable lived experience, and contributing to world-leading research in the field. Why study this course?

  • Voted number one - ranked 1st in National Student Survey (NSS) results 2023 across Asian studies in the UK, our staff are UK leaders in supporting your studies and career goals.
  • Flexible language pathways - our Chinese programme is one of the few in the UK that caters to different levels of Chinese-language experience, with both new entry and advanced pathways.
  • 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.
  • Find a career connected to East Asia - an emphasis on skills development, careers and employability means your degree gives you the best foundation for a career in the region, and here in the UK.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
T110
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

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

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate

Additional entry requirements

Other

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 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 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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65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
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.
Chinese Studies at University of Sheffield - UCAS