Chinese (Modern) BA (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Chinese (Modern) BA (Hons) and other courses in Asian Studies at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Asian Studies.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Asian Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Asian Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £27500 | £29500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £30000 | £22500 - £32500 | £21000 - £42500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Asian Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £23397 | £28956 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £28500 | £16500 - £31259 | £20544 - £38633 |
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Course Description
By studying this course, you’ll be equipped with strong language skills and gain a deep understanding of modern China. In your first year, you’ll gain a firm foundation in the contemporary Chinese language, readying you for immersion in Chinese society in your second year, when you’ll live and study in either mainland China or Taiwan. Your residency will successfully prepare you for your upper years of study, as you’ll have a richer understanding of Chinese culture and society, as well as a solid grasp of the language.
We emphasise the importance of embedding Chinese language studies in a firm understanding of the contexts in which the language has evolved and is used. You’ll learn this through the authentic Chinese language material that you’ll engage with during your studying and through a range of optional modules that cover topics such as Chinese society, literature and history.
Alongside gaining language skills, you’ll develop a contextual understanding of China’s influence as a major player on the world stage, including its social and cultural diversity and its complex motivations and actions. Constituting for almost a fifth of the global economy, you’ll explore the dominant cultural, political and economic significance of China. You’ll study the country’s importance as a centre for technology, business and culture.
Additional highlights
Our course is home to the internationally renowned Leeds Centre for New Chinese Writing, and you’ll benefit from the many exciting activities and events run by colleagues, including talks by leading Chinese fiction writers, translation competitions, and workshops.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Chinese (Modern) BA (Hons) at University of Leeds
20% | Caring personal services |
15% | Legal professionals |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
10% | Media Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Customer service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Asian Studies
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Qualification requirements
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
GCSE requirements: 4/C in a foreign language European Baccalaureate: 75% Further information on accepted qualifications can be found at http://courses.leeds.ac.uk
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | 7 overall, with no lower than 6.5 in any component |
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Chinese Languages”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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