BA (Hons) Chinese Studies with Year Abroad at Durham University

Immerse yourself in Chinese language and culture. Develop your Chinese language skills and spend a year in China. This multidisciplinary degree will develop advanced knowledge and understanding of the Chinese language and culture.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (year abroad)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study a core language module in each of your three years spent in Durham. You don’t need to have any previous knowledge of Chinese, but a pathway is available if you already have an A level or equivalent qualification in Chinese. Compulsory modules include Chinese Language 1A or Chinese Language 1B, Introduction to Chinese Culture, Modern East Asian History.

Career pathways

A degree in Languages and Cultures will provide you with a portfolio of cultural knowledge, transferable skills and real-world experiences that is valued by employers worldwide. In particular, the year abroad which, as well as developing language abilities, can also greatly enhance your intercultural, problem-solving and communication skills.

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