University of Leeds

Chinese and East Asian Religions and Cultures BA

This course is for September 2020 entry only.

This degree will allow you to become proficient in Chinese – a major world language – while giving you an insight into the broader religious and philosophical traditions of East Asia, their cultural and historical context.

China plays an important role on the global stage and is one of the world’s largest economies. This degree will enable you to become proficient in a major world language while gaining a broader understanding of the history and culture of China and East Asia as a whole. We teach Chinese from beginners’ level, but if you already have some knowledge of the subject we can normally accommodate you.

You’ll also have the opportunity to study Buddhism, Daoism, Shinto, Confucianism, different forms of folk religion as well as Christianity and Islam, using approaches from a wide range of disciplines. Optional modules allow you to focus on a wide range of topics that interest you, from Hindu traditions to religion and global development.