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
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:
- 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
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
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - 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
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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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
Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN