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Chinese Studies at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

University of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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30Nov
University of Central Lancashire - Open Day
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Course summary

Course overview 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 you’ll 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.
  • You’ll be taught by lecturers who are experts in their respective areas
What you’ll do
  • Each year, you’ll study the region’s history, environment, society and culture, together with the Chinese language.
  • You’ll have the option of spending a year studying abroad, learning the Chinese language and culture through total immersion.
  • You’ll study using the latest industry-standard equipment in our professional interpreting suites, together with our Worldwise Learning Centre.
Future careers Our BA (Hons) Chinese Studies course combines Chinese language skills with a broad-based understanding of the region’s 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 you’ll 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 you’ll 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

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

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

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1

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

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Chinese Studies at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS