Chinese Studies

University of Manchester
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Languages

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

You will study Chinese language throughout BA Chinese Studies. The core language teaching in Chinese enables you to develop various linguistic skills, including:

  • speaking and writing accurately;

  • understanding and analysing audio, video and written material;

  • using different registers;

  • speaking to a group with confidence;

  • translating with appropriate sensitivity.

    At the same time, you can choose China-related topics in:

  • literature;

  • film;

  • cultural studies;

  • politics;

  • history;

  • linguistics;

  • economics;

  • development studies;

  • business.

    You will draw on the wide range of research expertise in Chinese Studies across the Faculty of Humanities, tailoring the course according to the development of your interests.

    You'll benefit from excellent teaching, student support and cutting-edge study facilities, as well as from the vibrancy and cultural diversity of Manchester itself, Western Europe's most multilingual city.

    With placement options available at partner universities in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, a compulsory third year abroad will give you an unforgettable and invaluable personal and professional experience.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    2471 Librarians
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Languages
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000