BA Global Development and Chinese (Year Abroad) at SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

United Kingdom, London

University Rank:#511

SOAS University of London offers the Bachelor of BA Global Development and Chinese (Year Abroad) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its On Campus campus in London, United Kingdom. Taught in English and completed over 4 year(s), the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for ba global development and chinese (year abroad) and related professional fields. Tuition fees are USD 31,972 / year, and the next available intake begins on September 1, 2026.

About BA Global Development and Chinese (Year Abroad)

Course overview

The BA Chinese combined honours degree gives a broad understanding of Chinese culture through the study of its language, history and literature from earliest times up to the present, in combination with a solid grounding in another language or discipline.

Why study Chinese combined honours at SOAS?

We are ranked 12th in the UK for Modern Languages (QS World University Rankings 2023)
SOAS is home to the largest concentration of Chinese specialists outside of China
Chinese is a language spoken by a quarter of the world’s population; your command of a language will set you apart from graduates of other universities
Spend your third year in China or Taiwan furthering language and cultural proficiency

Requirements and Admission Criteria for BA Global Development and Chinese (Year Abroad) at SOAS University of London

Entry Requirements

AAA-ABB

For joint degrees, the offer is based on the subject with the higher entry requirements.

Contextual: AAB-BBB

See undergraduate entry requirements and English language requirements for international and alternative entry requirements.

Career Opportunities after Completing BA Global Development and Chinese (Year Abroad)

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

31,972 / year

BA Global Development and Chinese (Year Abroad) at SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

United Kingdom, London