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Chinese Studies

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Chinese Studies

120 ECTS - BA degree

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In Chinese studies, students gain mastery of the Chinese language and grammar as well as an understanding of many aspects of Chinese culture, complex political and social manifestations in modern Chinese societies and the flourishing and exciting business life of the People's Republic of China.

About

Chinese studies is an academic undergraduate BA programme spanning two years (four semesters). 

During the last semester, you have the option of taking an exchange semester at one of University of Iceland‘s partner universities in China or elsewhere.

You also have the choice to enrol in the Chinese for business programme, which is suitable for those who aim at business related careers involving China or other Chinese speaking areas.

A further option is to graduate with a 180 ECTS BA degree through a full year exchange study at any of the listed partner universities.

Other avalible Chineses studies programmes

Emphasis

  • Chinese language
  •  Research Methods and Writing
  • Chinese History
  • Modern China:
    • Society
    • Politics
    • Economy 
  •  BA-thesis, which can be written in English in case Icelandic is not an option.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate studies

Icelandic matriculation examination (stúdentspróf: school leaving examination from secondary school) or equivalent qualification. Further information can be found in article 15, regulation on admission requirements for undergraduate study no. 331/2022.