BA Chinese

SOAS University of London

United Kingdom, London

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SOAS University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

T100 BA/CHMC

Campuses

Russell Square

College Buildings

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,160 / year

Next Intake September-2023

BA Chinese

About

The BA Chinese single subject degree provides students with the highest level of competence in all aspects of the written and spoken language, as well as an in-depth understanding of both classical and modern Chinese culture, from the study of pre-modern Chinese language and history to modern literature and cinema.Students on the BA Chinese will spend the third year of study in China furthering language proficiency and understanding of the local cultural environment. The Chinese BA programme is suitable for both absolute beginners as well as those with some knowledge of the Chinese language.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate, A-Levels or AP examinations will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate programmes.

Applicants from Jordan who have completed the Thanawiyah Certificate of General Secondary Education will be required to complete a Foundation Year before applying for undergraduate study.

English Program Requirements

All international applicants must be able to show that their English is of a high enough standard to successfully engage with and complete their course at SOAS. If you have not yet taken an English language test, you can still apply for your degree, but we will include evidence of language requirements as part of your offer conditions. You can demonstrate English language ability in several ways.

Career

Employment

Graduates from the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures develop competencies in intercultural awareness, analysis and communication. Demand for specialists with advanced proficiency in the languages of China, Japan and Korea has significantly increased in recent years, and graduates with these skills are highly sought after by employers.

Recent graduates have been hired by organisations including:

Accenture
Amazon
Bloomberg LP
Department for Work and Pensions
European Alliance for Human Rights in North Korea
European Commission
Google
ITN
Japanese Government
Korea Trade Centre (KOTRA)
KPMG
Mizuho Bank
Nagahama Board of Education
Nanjing Museum
Pinsent Masons LLP
PwC
Seoul Metropolitan Government
Shelterbox
UNDP

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,160 / year

How to Apply

Making an application

Applications for an undergraduate degree at SOAS are made through UCAS. This includes those wishing to transfer from other universities. Fees applicable.

You can apply for up to 5 choices of courses on the UCAS form. You do not have to use up all 5 and the combination of choices should reflect what or where you wish to study. You might pick 5 different courses at the same university or the same course at 5 different universities, the decision is yours.

Interviews

Once an application has been submitted, next steps depend on the university who notify UCAS of their decision. At SOAS an offer is made based solely on the UCAS application form, we do not interview candidates.
For further information, see UCAS Undergraduate: when to apply.

Level of English language required

SOAS students are required to have a sufficient standard of English to study effectively. Overseas students are required to submit evidence, during the application process, of their current level of proficiency.
See our full English language requirements.