BA Chinese Studies

About the Course

China is one of the world’s great civilisations with a rich cultural heritage providing the backdrop to a dynamic contemporary society. In our programmes you will learn the Chinese language and study Chinese culture from a variety of different perspectives. Individual modules examine China’s history, society, religion and literature, both in ancient and in modern times.

You have the choice between our 3-year Chinese Studies Single Honours (SH) programme and one of our Joint Honours (JH) combinations. While Single Honours students have to complete a challenging language programme in Mandarin and take a variety of modules relating to Chinese history and culture, Joint Honours students can decide whether they want to focus on language study or choose a greater number of thematic modules instead.

The course does not require prior experience in China or of the Chinese language.

Award
BA (Joint Honours, Single Honours)

UCAS Code
T100

Course Length
3 years full-time; part-time study available

Entry Requirements

You will be invited to visit the University to discuss the course. Entry is based on individual merit.

Career Opportunities

  • Teaching
  • Tourism
  • Translation
  • Business
  • Non-governmental organisations
  • Media

Campus

Lampeter Campus

Typical modules

Year Language Modules Thematic Modules Study/Research Skills Total Credits
1

Basic Chinese 1+2 (40 credits)

  60 credits  20 credits  120
2

 Intermediate Chinese 1+2 (40 credits)

  60 credits (incl. Classical Chinese)  20 credits  120
3 Advanced Chinese 1+2 (40 credits)  40 credits  40 credits Dissertation  120

Mount Tai RoofsThematic modules (each worth 20 credits; selection)

  • Introduction to Chinese Culture
  • History and Civilisation of Traditional China
  • From Empire to Nation: Modern History of China
  • Yangsheng and Daoist Body Philosophy
  • Religion, State and Society in China
  • Chinese Stories of the Supernatural
  • Independent research dissertation

Key Features

  • Opportunity to study in China within 3-year programme
  • Taught by subject specialists
  • Interdisciplinary programme
  • Opportunity for independent research project
  • No prior experience of China required
  • The University is home to the first Confucius Institute in Wales
  • The Centre for Daosim is located on the Lampeter Campus

Programme Specification

Programme Specification Single Honours CHINESE STUDIES

Further Information

Chinese Studies is available in the following Joint Honours combinations:

  • BA Chinese Studies and Anthropology - TL16
  • BA Chinese Studies and English - TQ13
  • BA Chinese Studies and Medieval Studies - TV11
  • BA Chinese Studies and Philosophy - TV1M
  • BA Chinese Studies and Religious Studies - TV16

Joint Honours students take 60 credits per year in Chinese Studies:

Language pathway: 40 credits language + 20 credits Subject specific modules

Civilisation pathway: 60 credits thematic modules (with option to take Basic Chinese 1)

 

Contact:

Dr Thomas Jansen (Admissions tutor)

Tel: 01570 424879

E-mail: t.jansen@trinitysaintdavid.ac.uk