Entry requirements
The entry requirements for Chinese Studies with a year abroad are the same as for the Chinese Studies MA (joint degree). However, to be eligible for Chinese Studies with a year abroad, students must gain Honours entry in all subjects that they intend on taking at Honours level. Students who do not achieve entry to Honours-level in their chosen subjects must withdraw from their selected year abroad destination at that point.
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes, please see our entry requirements for more information.
For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need. You will also need to meet any further subject specific entrance requirements as outlined on their pages.
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability. Find out more about English language requirements.
General entry requirements
All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.
SQA qualifications
SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computing science
- Geography
- Lifeskills Mathematics (A grade)
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology.
GCSE qualifications
GCSE (5) in English language or English literature, and one GCSE (5) from the following:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computing Science
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology.
Other qualifications
More information on how to apply via other entry routes or accreditation of prior learning and experience can be found on the University’s entry requirements web page.
Do I need to have studied this subject before?
No prior knowledge of Chinese is necessary. Modules are not designed for native speakers.
The entry requirements for Chinese Studies with a year abroad are the same as for the Chinese Studies MA (joint degree). However, to be eligible for Chinese Studies with a year abroad, students must gain Honours entry in all subjects that they intend on taking at Honours level. Students who do not achieve entry to Honours-level in their chosen subjects must withdraw from their selected year abroad destination at that point.
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes, please see our entry requirements for more information.
For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need. You will also need to meet any further subject specific entrance requirements as outlined on their pages.
Course details
The MA (joint degree) in Chinese Studies with an integrated year abroad follows the same course structure as the Chinese Studies MA (joint degree), with the addition of a year abroad between second and third years of study.
During their integrated year abroad, students are required to take the following compulsory module:
- Chinese Studies Integrated Year Abroad: language learning and cultural familiarisation through a work placement in China. Placements will be as language assistants in schools or on other assignments approved by the Department.
More information about the Chinese Studies modules currently on offer can be found in the module catalogue.
What to do next
Online information events
Join us for one of our information events where you can find out about different levels of study and specific courses we run. There are also sessions available for parents and college counsellors.
Undergraduate visiting days
We encourage all students who are thinking of applying to the University to attend one of our online or in-person visiting days.
Contact us
- Phone
- +44 (0)1334 46 2961
- chinesehod@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Address
- Department of Chinese Studies
School of Modern Languages
University of St Andrews
Buchanan Building
Union Street
St Andrews
KY16 9PH