Overview

At the Chinese Studies programme from The University of Lancashire you'll also learn to master Chinese (Mandarin) - the world's most spoken language.

Alongside gaining a deep understanding of China, you'll explore the culture, politics, and international role of the Asia Pacific region. Through studying this course, you will understand why this region is so important in the global economy.

You'll explore the culture, history, politics, and society of the region. You will gain employability skills and transferable expertise for many career opportunities.

What you'll do

Each year, you’ll study the region’s history, environment, society and culture, together with the Chinese language.

You’ll be taught by lecturers who are experts in their respective areas.

You’ll study using the latest industry-standard equipment in our professional interpreting suites, together with our Worldwise Learning Centre.

Future careers

BA (Hons) Chinese Studies course combines Chinese language skills with a broad-based understanding of the region’s culture, history, politics and society. This will prepare you for a range of careers in – or connected to – the region.

The main focus of this degree course is developing fluency in Chinese. By getting an insight into cultural context you’ll develop a range of transferable skills. You'll get a well-rounded understanding of the Asia Pacific. This knowledge will offer a competitive advantage in the jobs market.

Your career prospects will be widely varied after you graduate. You could pursue many routes, including:

Translation and interpretation

Fashion

Journalism

Travel and tourism

Working with embassies and local governments

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Shaping of the Asia Pacific

East Asian Popular Culture

Background to China

Cultural Transformations and Cross Cultural Encounters in the Asia Pacific

Taiwan in the Asia Pacific

Aspects of Chinese Society

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Asian studies View 67 other Bachelors in Asian studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

96-112 points at A2

BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM

BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D*

Pass Access Course: 96 -112 points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 -112 points from Higher Level subjects

T Level: P (A*-C) - M

GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17325 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

The tuition is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed.

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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What you'll do

Future careers

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Preston

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