Chinese Studies
Chinese Studies (B.A.)
You want to learn Chinese and gain a reflected understanding of China and Taiwan? Then Chinese Studies (BA) is the right program for you!
The Chinese Studies institute in Erlangen offers an informed view of China and Taiwan. An important part of the program are intensive Chinese language classes. The institute is defined by a wide range of research fields and class topics in cooperation with other disciplines at FAU as well as national and international partners. This enables a differentiated and reflected understanding of Chinese-speaking countries in the past and today.
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Duration of studies in semester
- 6
- Start of degree program
- Winter semester
- Study location
- Erlangen
- Number of students
- 1-50
- Subject group
- Language and Cultural Studies
- Special ways to study
- 2-subject Bachelor, Part-time degree program
- Teaching language
- completely in German
- Admission Requirements
- No Admissions Restrictions
What is the degree program about?
Chinese Studies (BA) is a two-subject degree aimed at students who want to learn Chinese and acquire fundamental knowledge of past and contemporary China and Taiwan. Great importance is placed on interdisciplinary work. The program teaches Chinese language skills with academic standards. A half-year or one-year stay abroad in a Chinese-speaking country is recommended for students to further enhance their language skills.
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The standard duration of study in the BA program is six semesters. An important part of the program are intensive Chinese language classes. In addition, lectures, seminars, and exercises provide you with in-depth knowledge of the history, culture, literature, and society of the Chinese-speaking cultural area.
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There are no special requirements to enroll in the program. All Chinese language courses are designed for participants without previous knowledge of Chinese. You should, however, be interested in foreign cultures and enjoy learning languages.
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There are many good reasons to study Chinese Studies in Erlangen!
Excellent Chinese language classes: The language classes take place in small groups under the guidance of pedagogically trained native speakers. This guarantees success in learning Chinese characters, pronunciation, and grammar.
Modern facilities: The Institute for Chinese Studies is located in a modern building with an adjoining garden. The classrooms are equipped with the latest technology in the form of whiteboards. The Chinese Studies library with workspaces for students is located directly on site. The library is the largest seminar library at the Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and one of the largest in Germany.
Good support: Our lecturers are committed to help students in their studies – they always have an open ear for student concerns and inquiries. If you have problems, you can also contact our active student council initiative (FSI) at any time.
Wide range of courses: A wide range of research fields and class topics, in cooperation with other disciplines at FAU as well as national and international cooperation partners, enable a differentiated and reflected picture of Chinese-speaking countries in the past and today.
Extracurricular activities: In addition to the compulsory classes, many voluntary activities take place at the institute. Among them are summer festivals and barbecues, a Chinese theater group, and regular excursions in Europe, China, and Taiwan.
Study abroad: As part of your studies, a stay abroad in China or Taiwan is possible. Our lecturers will help you plan your stay abroad and apply for scholarships.
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A degree in Chinese Studies opens up a wide range of possible career fields, such as
- trade, economy
- diplomatic service
- foundations
- adult education, further education
- art, culture
- publishing, editing
- public relations
- journalism
- tourism
- business consulting
- language teaching, translation
- academia
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Degree program combinations
- Archaeological Sciences
- Art History
- Business and Economics
- English and American Studies
- French Roman Studies
- German studies
- Greek Philology
- History
- Indo-European and Indo-Iranian Studies
- Islamic Religious Studies
- Italian Romance Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Latin Philology
- Medieval Latin and Neo-Latin
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Scandinavian Studies (BA)
- Sociology
- Theater and Media Studies
Das Lehrangebot dieser Kombination ist so aufeinander abgestimmt, dass die Fächer in der Regel überschneidungsfrei miteinander kombiniert werden können.
Limited degree program combinations
- Book Studies
- Computational Linguistics
- Cultural History of Christianity
- Digital Humanities and Social Sciences
- Education
- Geography: Cultural Geography
- Hispanic Studies
- Oriental Studies
Diese Kombination kann nur nach einer diesbezüglichen Studienberatung studiert werden. Die Überschneidungsfreiheit kann jedoch nicht garantiert werden. Die Studierenden tragen selbst die Verantwortung für die Studierbarkeit der Kombination und die Einhaltung der Fristen des § 10. Der Nachweis einer Studienberatung ist bei der Immatrikulation vorzulegen.
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- Admission requirements (first semester)
- No Admissions Restrictions
- Application deadline winter semester
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30.09.
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants
- DSH 2 or equivalent
- Details and notes
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The application deadline for the winter semester for international applicants is July 15th.
In addition to the general qualification for university entrance (Abitur), there are other access options for studying at FAU.
Do you need help or more information?
Our Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) is the central point of contact for all questions about studying and starting a degree programme. Our Student Service Centres and subject advisors support you in planning your studies.