Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	T110

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 169 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/..seDetails.do?id=T1102018

Overview

A balanced course that develops both your language skills and your understanding of how China works. The language teaching is intensive but we teach Chinese from scratch, so you don’t need previous experience.

The course gives you special insights into China’s rapidly developing economy, its growing political influence and rich culture. Your study will extend to Taiwan, and you’ll develop a critical appreciation of a range of contemporary issues.

You’ll spend your second year at the University of Nanjing, one of China’s leading universities, where you’ll study more advanced material. Your third and fourth years back at Sheffield will refine your skills in speaking, writing and understanding Chinese.

Programme structure

First year

Core modules:

Chinese language 1A
Chinese language 1B
Chinese language 2A
Chinese language 2B
State of Sheffield – Global perspectives on local issues

Optional modules:

Chinese Culture and Society
Chinese Economic Development
Contemporary Chinese Politics
Modern Chinese History

Second year

Core modules:

China Year Abroad

Third year

Core modules:

Chinese Language III
Chinese Language IV

Optional modules:

Business and Management in Contemporary Korea
China, 1914-78: Modernity and Revolution
Chinese Business and Management
Contemporary Issues in East Asia
Contemporary Japanese Society
Contemporary Korean Society
East Asian Popular Culture
International Relations in East Asia (Late 19thC to Late 20thC)
Japan in the World
Japanese Popular Culture
Memory and History in East Asia
Modern Japanese History
Postwar Japanese Politics
The Contemporary Japanese Novel
The Two Koreas and their Neighbours
Urbanisation in China
War and Peace in East Asia
Work and Society in Japan

Fourth year

Core modules:

East Asian Dissertation
Chinese Language V
Chinese Language VI

Optional modules:

Contemporary Chinese Society
Contemporary Issues in East Asia
Law and Business in China
Population and Environment in China

Career opportunities

Many of our graduates work in the media, the arts, NGOs and international business. Others are consultants, researchers, language tutors, translators and interpreters.