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MH101 - Chinese Studies
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Chinese studies at Maynooth University connects you to more than 1.3 billion Mandarin Chinese speakers worldwide.
Whether you’re a beginner or already familiar with the language, this subject is open to you.
You can also choose to move into a specialised degree after first year in MH101.
Growing demand for graduates
As Ireland continues to expand its trade in goods and services with China, demand is growing for graduates with strong Chinese language skills and an understanding of Chinese society and culture.
You’ll explore Chinese language, culture, society and history throughout your studies.
Study in China
After second year, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to study in one of Maynooth University’s partner universities in China.
Studying in China will strengthen your language skills, deepen your cultural understanding, and give you confidence and expertise for today’s job market.
The University’s Beijing office will be there to support you throughout your time in China.
Subject Structure
First year
- Either 15 credits of Chinese Studies (if you studied Mandarin Chinese in school to the recommended H4 Leaving Certificate or you have an equivalent level) or 30 credits of Chinese Studies (if you are a beginner)
- Non-beginners are strongly recommended to take Language and Culture as a subject in first year and to select the modules on Chinese Language and Culture. This is especially important if you intend to take the language on to degree level
- Choose your other subjects, which may include Critical Skills, from the available groups (maximum 1 subject per group – see groups table)
Second year and Final year
- Chinese Studies is taken with another subject in seonnd and third year as part of a Double Major or as a Minor
- Transfer option in second year - into the MH409 BBA Business and Languages degree - for students who have completed the first year of the BA degree (MH101) taking at least 15 credits of a Business subject and achieving at least 40% in 30 credits of beginners/15 credits of non-beginners Chinese Studies
MH101
- Optional 10 credit Elective in second year
- Study Abroad option after second year - in year three, students have the option to study in one of Maynooth University’s partner universities in China
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Entry requirements
Leaving Certificate applicants
Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language.
HEAR and DARE
DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.
The Maynooth Education
Learn more about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways.
Postgraduate
Progress into postgraduate study with the MA, MLitt or PhD programmes in Chinese Studies currently offered at Maynooth University.
Visit the Chinese Studies website for more information about postgraduate options.
Careers
With Mandarin Chinese now a curricular subject for the Leaving Certificate examination, post-primary teaching may be a career you choose to pursue.
As a Maynooth University graduate of Chinese Studies you are in a prime position to take advantage of the existing links between Ireland and China.
Your language skills and knowledge of Chinese culture will open doors for you in:
- international trade and commerce
- education
- international relations and diplomacy
- politics
- the media