BA Sinology (2-subject) at Ruhr University Bochum

Sinology at Ruhr University Bochum is a two-subject Bachelor (combined with a second subject) programme of 6 semesters (3 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: after intensive training in modern and classical Chinese language and the fundamentals of Chinese history, literature and linguistics, the programme provides the basis for a critical examination of traditional and modern China. In addition, it is possible to combine this subject at RUB with the Bachelor's programme in Musical Studies at the Folkwang University of Arts in Essen.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Chinese history (ancient, modern and contemporary); Chinese literature (ancient, imperial, modern and contemporary).

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in China-oriented enterprises and in corporate consultancy; in the media (press trade, entertainment, publishing companies); in cultural institutions (e.g. museums and libraries); in the civil service and in NGOs.

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