Two-Subject Bachelor Chinese Studies at University of Münster

Chinese Studies is a sub-programme of the Two-Subject Bachelor, studied alongside an equally weighted second subject. In six semesters it combines language training and intercultural competence with foundational knowledge of China; it does not lead to a teaching degree.

Department: Institute for Sinology and East Asian Studies (Institut für Sinologie und Ostasienkunde)  |  Duration: 6 semesters  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; some courses in English; Zwei-Fach-Bachelor (combined with a second subject)  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Nine modules: modules 1 to 4 are intensive language training in the first two years, modules 5 and 6 give foundations on modern and historical China and the wider Chinese-speaking world, module 7 deepens Classical Chinese, module 8 is a choice between a Practice option and a Research option, and module 9 is the bachelor thesis. Topics include the politics, society, history, literature, philosophy and religion of ancient and modern China, and a stay abroad is possible but optional.

Career pathways

Fields include business, corporate and personnel consulting, cultural management, tourism and media; with a subsequent master's degree: academia, museums, NGOs, politics, policy advice and the diplomatic service.

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