This course is available through the following application route(s)
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: In the Autumn trimester, students take modules based on their Chinese proficiency level, in addition to a second language module in a different language. Total beginners: Take CHN10010 Chinese for Beginners. Leaving Certificate/HSK Level 2: Take CNH10050 Chinese Culture Intermediate: Take CHN10050 Chinese Culture Advanced: Take CHN10050 Chinese Culture Near-Native: Take CHN10050 Chinese Culture Students taking Chinese at Non-Beginners level are required to discuss their registration options with the Institute for Chinese Studies, and their Programme Manager. |
CHN10050 | Chinese Culture | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: In the Autumn trimester, students take modules based on their Chinese proficiency level, in addition to a second language module in a different language. Total beginners: Take CHN10010 Chinese for Beginners. Leaving Certificate/HSK Level 2: Take CNH10050 Chinese Culture Intermediate: Take CHN10050 Chinese Culture Advanced: Take CHN10050 Chinese Culture Near-Native: Take CHN10050 Chinese Culture Students taking Chinese at Non-Beginners level are required to discuss their registration options with the Institute for Chinese Studies, and their Programme Manager. |
CHN10010 | Chinese for Beginners | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of: In the Spring trimester, students who choose Chinese take two core language modules based on their proficiency level: Total beginners: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Leaving Certificate/HSK Level 2: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese, in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Intermediate: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Advanced: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Near-Native: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Please note that students are not permitted to register for the Spring modules. The School Office will register students at the end of Autumn, ahead of the Spring Trimester. |
CHN10050 | Chinese Culture | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of: In the Spring trimester, students who choose Chinese take two core language modules based on their proficiency level: Total beginners: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Leaving Certificate/HSK Level 2: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese, in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Intermediate: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Advanced: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Near-Native: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Please note that students are not permitted to register for the Spring modules. The School Office will register students at the end of Autumn, ahead of the Spring Trimester. |
CHN10140 | Intro to Chinese Characters | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of: In the Spring trimester, students who choose Chinese take two core language modules based on their proficiency level: Total beginners: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Leaving Certificate/HSK Level 2: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese, in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Intermediate: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Advanced: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Near-Native: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Please note that students are not permitted to register for the Spring modules. The School Office will register students at the end of Autumn, ahead of the Spring Trimester. |
CHN30030 | Advanced Chinese I | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of: In the Spring trimester, students who choose Chinese take two core language modules based on their proficiency level: Total beginners: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Leaving Certificate/HSK Level 2: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese, in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Intermediate: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Advanced: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Near-Native: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Please note that students are not permitted to register for the Spring modules. The School Office will register students at the end of Autumn, ahead of the Spring Trimester. |
CHN10010 | Chinese for Beginners | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of: In the Spring trimester, students who choose Chinese take two core language modules based on their proficiency level: Total beginners: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Leaving Certificate/HSK Level 2: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese, in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Intermediate: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Advanced: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Near-Native: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Please note that students are not permitted to register for the Spring modules. The School Office will register students at the end of Autumn, ahead of the Spring Trimester. |
CHN10030 | Elementary Written Chinese | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of: In the Spring trimester, students who choose Chinese take two core language modules based on their proficiency level: Total beginners: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Leaving Certificate/HSK Level 2: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese, in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Intermediate: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Advanced: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Near-Native: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Please note that students are not permitted to register for the Spring modules. The School Office will register students at the end of Autumn, ahead of the Spring Trimester. |
CHN10040 | Elementary Spoken Chinese | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of: In the Spring trimester, students who choose Chinese take two core language modules based on their proficiency level: Total beginners: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Leaving Certificate/HSK Level 2: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese, in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Intermediate: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Advanced: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Near-Native: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Please note that students are not permitted to register for the Spring modules. The School Office will register students at the end of Autumn, ahead of the Spring Trimester. |
CHN10100 | Contemporary China: Governance Structures and Media | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of: In the Spring trimester, students who choose Chinese take two core language modules based on their proficiency level: Total beginners: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Leaving Certificate/HSK Level 2: Take CHN10030 Elementary Written Chinese, in addition to CHN10040 Elementary Spoken Chinese Intermediate: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Advanced: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Near-Native: Take CHN10120 China on Film, in addition to CHN10100 China Government Structures & Media. Please note that students are not permitted to register for the Spring modules. The School Office will register students at the end of Autumn, ahead of the Spring Trimester. |
CHN10120 | China on Film | Spring | 5 |
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Chinese:
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| showAudience-audienceInt | CNC1 Chinese Full-Time Commencing 2026/2027 September Not available to International (non‑EU) applicants |