Chinese Studies and English, University of Wales Trinity Saint David

University of Wales Trinity Saint David the United Kingdom

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The award
BA

How long you will study
3 Years

Domestic course fees
GBP 9000 per year

How you will study
full-time

Course starts
find out

International course fees
GBP 14900 per year

All study options

About Chinese Studies and English at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Course Overview

The Joint Honours programme is composed of two parts, Chinese Studies and English. Students will study a range of modules in both of these subject areas.

English is a dynamic and diverse subject in TSD. Students may choose from a range of focused areas including Anglo Saxon Heroic literature to Victorian narrative poetry; the bloody revenge dramas of the Renaissance to contemporary bestsellers, from the realist novels of the 19th century to contemporary poetry, postmodern novels and the latest developments on the World Wide Web. This programme combines a commitment to the large historical picture of English (from Beowulf to Tom Wolfe) with a responsiveness to new directions and concerns of the subject precipitated by developments in critical and cultural theory.

The Chinese Studies part of the programme will offer students a variety of modules that examine China's economic development, its history, media, politics, philosophy and religions, both in ancient and in modern times. As part of this degree scheme, you will also have the opportunity to visit China and experience Chinese culture first-hand. You will have the opportunity to spend one year in China, generally at Beijing Union University, one of our Chinese partner institutions. All students have a further chance to apply for short-term language courses in China and scholarships administered by the Centre for Chinese Studies and the Confucius Institute.

There is a strong sense of community among students and staff, and the ratio of staff to students is such that students can have ready and easy access to all their lecturers. The small classes are always friendly and never intimidating, allowing staff to get to know their students on a first-name basis.

Key Features

Reasons to choose this course:

  • Small classes with interactive learning
  • Language Workshops
  • Study for a year/ semester in China
  • Opportunity to construct your own degree scheme based on your favourite subjects
  • Training in research methods
  • Wide range of modules
  • Taught by tutors who research and publish in their chosen fields
  • Field trips and visits
  • Interdisciplinary approaches to study and understanding of the past

Modules

Typical modules include:

  • Contemporary Writing
  • Introduction to Contemporary China
  • Basic, Advanced and Classical Chinese
  • Confucianism and Taoism
  • Ancient and Modern Chinese History
  • Chinese Religion and Philosophy
  • Chinese Cinema
  • Chinese Religion and Culture
  • The Body, Culture and Society
  • The Renaissance
  • Contemporary Writing
  • Romantic Poetry and Prose
  • Ways of Reading
  • Modernism
  • Historicising Texts
  • Shakespeare
  • Archives and Museum study

Course Tutor(s)

  • Associate Prof Thomas Jansen
  • Dr William Marx
  • Dr Peter Mitchell
  • Dr Jeni Williams
  • Dr Paul Wright

Assessment

The programme is assessed in a variety of ways and will include several of the following type of assessment: essays of 1,000 to 4,000 words in length, document analysis, book/ journal reviews, short reports and reflective journals, time tests, seen and unseen exams, field journals, posters, group and individual presentations, dissertations of 10,000 words, wiki's, commentaries and film evaluations.

Career Opportunities

You will develop powers of analysis, logical thought and argument within a supportive and encouraging environment. It will be these skills of communication, understanding, analysis and self-management that provide you with a passport into employment. Types of employment could include museum and archive work, journalism, law, banking, local politics, all types of administrative work, marketing and advertising, and teaching.

Career and employment opportunities include:

  • Teaching/ education officer
  • Local Government, community, local politics
  • Journalism
  • Law and advocacy
  • Translation
  • International business
  • Business
  • Volunteering
  • Social work
  • Publishing
  • Heritage (library, archives, museum, tourism)
  • Postgraduate research
  • Politics
  • General administrative and management posts
  • Civil service

Further Information

Visiting the University

For any students considering studying BA Chinese Studies and English at UWTSD it is worthwhile attending a Visit Day or Open Day. You can take a tour of the Lampeter campus, meet some students, and question the lecturers to get a comprehensive understanding of the university and its teaching. To find out more about forthcoming dates visit the Open Day and Visit Day pages.

Related Courses

  • BA English and Chinese Studies
  • BA Philosophy and Chinese Studies
  • BA Creative Writing with Education Studies
  • BA English and Publishing

Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2017/18 are as follows:

UK/EU: £9,000

International: £14,900

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for International students and at the capped fee rate as set by the UK Government for UK/EU students.

You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our Student Finance pages.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's Bursaries and Scholarships page

Study options for this course

  • The award How you will study How long you will study Course starts Domestic course fees International course fees
  • The awardBAHow you will studyFull-timeHow long you will study3 years
    Course starts find outDomestic course feesGBP 9000 per yearInternational course feesGBP 14900 per year

Entry requirements

Entry Criteria

Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.

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