SOAS, Лондонский университет, BA (Hons), Chinese (Modern and Classical)

Year 1:
Core Units
Must be passed in order to proceed to the following year.

• Elementary Modern Chinese Language
• History and Culture of China 
• Introduction to Classical Chinese 

Year 2: Year Abroad
Compulsory year in China in the second year. The following courses are offered by Beijing Normal University (BNU):

• Newspaper Reading (baokan 报刊)
• Reading and Writing (duxie 读写)
• Conversation (huihua 会话)
• Listening (tingli 听力)
• Classical Chinese (guwen 古文)

Year 3:
Core Units
Students in this year take 4 units, with a minimum of 3 units from the approved syllabus. 

• Chinese: Intermediate Modern Chinese Language 1 
• Chinese: Intermediate Modern Chinese Language 2 
• Chinese: Traditional Chinese Language and Literature 1

Year 4:
Students take a minimum of three units in the department, including one compulsory course. The fourth unit may be an approved open option in another department. 

Compulsory Unit

• Chinese: BA Dissertation in Chinese Studies

• A Levels: AAB (or equivalent)
• A Level language preferred
• IB: 35 (6/6/5)
• Minimum Entry Requirements: No preliminary knowledge of the language is required but a foreign language at A-level or equivalent is preferred.
• Interview Policy: Candidates with ‘non-standard’ qualifications usually invited
• To ensure that SOAS students have a sufficient standard of academic English to study effectively, all non-native English speaking applicants are required to submit evidence of their current level of academic English (IELTS or any other relevant exam) - Overall 7+ with at least 7 in all sub scores.

UK and EU applicants should aim to send in their application by the main closing date of 15 January. International students should apply before the 30 June deadline.To apply for an undergraduate degree at SOAS (including students wishing to transfer from another university) you must apply through the UK's central universities application organization, UCAS. An application form and details of courses can be found on their website. UCAS charges an applicant's fee for handling the application.

The programme has flexible entry requirements for students with various levels of Chinese proficiency, from absolute beginners to GCSE and A-level Chinese. The department also offers elective courses in Chinese on various levels for students wishing to obtain or improve Chinese language skills in the context of other degree programmes.

The single subject BA Chinese degree aims to give a broad understanding of Chinese culture through study of its language, history and literature from earliest times up to the present.

In Years 3 and 4 students are offered a choice of units which enables them to weight their studies towards either the modern or the classical aspect, but it is our philosophy to produce rounded graduates who will have a competence in both.

The range of expertise in SOAS, not only in East Asian studies, but also with regard to languages and literatures of other regions is unique in UK institutions. Along with proven excellence in other disciplines, such as religious studies, anthropology, art and archaeology, and history, this offers students an unparalleled range of options in choosing their second subject of study.

After graduating 

As a graduate who specialised in China and Inner Asia, you will have gained competency in language skills and intercultural awareness and understanding. Familiarity with the region will have been developed through a study of language in combination with literature, development studies, economics, geography, history, history of art and archaeology, Indonesian, Korean, law, linguistics, music, politics, social anthropology or religion.

Graduates leave SOAS not only with linguistic and cultural expertise, but also with a portfolio of widely transferable skills which employers seek in many professional and management careers, both in business and in the public sector. These include written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to research, amass and order information from a variety of sources. A large number of graduates find work in which they are able to use their language skills, either in Britain or in East Asia. Recent graduates are currently located in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan, as well as in various countries of Europe. They work in a variety of sectors and some have gone on to do higher degrees and have found or are aiming for careers in academia.

Teaching & Learning

Most units are taught in small classes. Modern language teaching involves classroom work and independent study. A few non-language units are taught by formal lecture. The single and combined degree courses are examined through oral and written examinations and coursework or reports.

SOAS Library

SOAS Library is one of the world's most important academic libraries for the study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East, attracting scholars from all over the world. The Library houses over 1.2 million volumes, together with significant archival holdings, special collections and a growing network of electronic resources.