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The Chinese Studies program integrates Chinese language learning with multiple academic fields to deepen your understanding and appreciation of China's rich history, diverse culture, economic systems, political landscape, religious traditions, and philosophical thought. This comprehensive approach opens doors to rewarding academic, research, and professional opportunities.
You can pursue Chinese Studies as part of both the BA and BA International programs. The international degree offers intensive language immersion, including the possibility of spending your third year at one of our affiliated universities in China.
During your first year, you may choose Chinese Studies as your primary focus, with the flexibility to continue it as a secondary specialization in subsequent years.
Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate
Duolingo English Test (DET): DET 120 with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section
IELTS - International English Language Testing System/ IELTS Indicator Test: Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test: Minimum overall score of 90 and minimum of 20 in each section
University of Cambridge: 176+ on the Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English i.e.
Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1)
Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum of 63 (with at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section)