School of Modern Languages & Cultures | BA Chinese Studies with Year Abroad
48 monthsProgramme duration
28,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This multidisciplinary degree will develop advanced knowledge and understanding of the Chinese language and culture.
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.
You will spend your third year studying the Chinese language at a university in China. This is an amazing opportunity to experience Chinese culture first-hand and to put your language learning into practice and context.
In your final year, you will bring together all your learning and experience to write a dissertation on an aspect of Chinese studies.
Durham Education 2027
The University is committed to continuous improvement and is currently undertaking a review to enhance our courses. As we make updates, some details of courses advertised for 2027 entry may change. These enhancements are being developed in consultation with students and in response to student feedback. We will not be making changes to degree subjects, academic standards or the broad concepts that will be taught, but to how courses are organised. In some cases this may mean that the balance of compulsory and optional modules may change. Any updates will be communicated transparently and by the end of summer 2026, ensuring applicants know exactly what to expect from their chosen degree.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This multidisciplinary degree will develop advanced knowledge and understanding of the Chinese language and culture.
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.
You will spend your third year studying the Chinese language at a university in China. This is an amazing opportunity to experience Chinese culture first-hand and to put your language learning into practice and context.
In your final year, you will bring together all your learning and experience to write a dissertation on an aspect of Chinese studies.
Durham Education 2027
The University is committed to continuous improvement and is currently undertaking a review to enhance our courses. As we make updates, some details of courses advertised for 2027 entry may change. These enhancements are being developed in consultation with students and in response to student feedback. We will not be making changes to degree subjects, academic standards or the broad concepts that will be taught, but to how courses are organised. In some cases this may mean that the balance of compulsory and optional modules may change. Any updates will be communicated transparently and by the end of summer 2026, ensuring applicants know exactly what to expect from their chosen degree.
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