BA (Hons) Chinese Studies and History in Sheffield United Kingdom | The University of Sheffield

This comprehensive program enhances both your Mandarin proficiency and historical expertise. The history curriculum is carefully crafted to align with your Chinese language studies, exploring diverse political, social, and cultural topics. A portion of your degree involves studying in China, allowing complete cultural immersion.
By examining history, you'll acquire essential analytical tools to comprehend China's cultural evolution while mastering advanced language competencies.

Select from numerous history modules that enrich your Chinese studies, addressing political, social, and cultural dimensions, while working with authentic research materials from your first year. Cultivate historical investigation techniques, independent thinking abilities, critical analysis of established viewpoints, and persuasive argument construction.

Experience intensive language instruction with practical application opportunities during a year abroad at our partner institutions in mainland China or Taiwan. Upon returning to Sheffield for your final year, you'll perfect your language abilities, expand your knowledge through research-focused modules, and complete a self-selected dissertation under expert supervision.

This degree not only investigates China's historical trajectory but also examines how past developments influence future outcomes.
An engaging, practical approach - specialize in your preferred historical fields while deepening your appreciation of Chinese culture.
Transformative overseas experience - apply your growing language skills in authentic contexts, sharpen your analytical perspective, and enjoy a life-altering journey.
Specialized History Seminars - in intimate group settings, delve into specific historical periods with leading scholars, becoming an authority in your chosen specialization.
Personalized learning in small seminars - fundamental to our teaching philosophy, all history modules feature discussion groups limited to 12-16 participants.
International study opportunity