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Chinese Studies
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)
| Standard period of study | 6 semesters |
|---|---|
| Start of study | Winter semester |
| Unterrichtssprachen | German , Other languages |
| Combinability | Dual-subject bachelor’s degree programme, combined with a second subject |
Course description
The China Studies bachelor’s degree programme provides students with profound cultural, analytical and philosophical insight into the symbolic systems of China and their political/historical realities, as well as looking at them from a media studies perspective. It provides students with a well-founded language course in modern Chinese and the premodern written language that requires a period of study abroad for one or two semesters. In addition, students will acquire fundamental knowledge and analytical skills related to the cultures, media and ways of thinking of modern China and its historical derivations as well as its cultural representative systems.
Requirements
To succeed in your studies, you need above all an interest in the subject matter, a love of reading and a critical approach to texts and scientific theories. In addition, you should be able to study independently and have good verbal communication skills.
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Language proficiency and other requirements
It is assumed that you have English language skills at level B2 (CEFR) so that you can understand academic texts in English. You must provide evidence of these skills in order to participate in certain modules in the department; for more details, please see ‘Subject-specific regulations’.
Career perspectives
After successfully completing your bachelor's degree, you have the option of continuing on to a master's degree to deepen your specialist knowledge and/or specialise. Alternatively, you can also start working directly in various professional fields. We recommend always completing internships during your studies for better orientation. Internships can be recognised for your study programme or your Studium Integrale.
The dual-subject Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Studies prepares students for careers in the following fields:
- Media and business organisations
- Political and cultural organisations
- Preparation for a Master’s degree programme in Chinese Studies or an interdisciplinary Master’s programme, such as the single-subject Master’s degree in Chinese Studies at the University of Cologne
Application for the first semester
You can register on the KLIPS 2.0 portal during the application period. You can find further information on the website of the Student Application and Registration Office. Prospective students who are not EU citizens should visit the website of the International Office for information on the application formalities.
Only for NC subjects: It is possible to submit a special application under certain circumstances, e.g. if you are a minor or an elite athlete or in cases of hardship. You can find information on special applications here.