Chinese Studies BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Manchester, based in Manchester, taught full-time over 4 years. 82% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is ABB.
A-Level Entry
ABB
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
82.46%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
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
Career Prospects
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ