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Sinology (Bachelor)

University of Vienna
Vienna , Austria
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Program Overview

Introduction to the Sinology Bachelor's Programme

The bachelors programme in Sinology aims to impart basic knowledge of modern standard Chinese and fundamental knowledge in three areas of specialisation: Chinese history and society, Chinese literature and culture, as well as Chinese politics, law and economics since the beginning of the 20th century. Moreover, it strives to introduce students to central questions, theories and methods of modern Chinese studies.


Programme Details

  • Degree Programme Code: 033 611
  • Duration: 6 semesters / 180 ECTS credits (including 30 ECTS credits of extension curricula)
  • Language: German
  • Compulsory Online-Self-Assessment (in German)

Facts and Figures

  • Students: 378
  • Graduates in the last academic year: 26
  • Number of semesters needed for graduation (median): 8.0
  • Data updated on: 03.12.2024

Admission Procedure

Information about the admission procedure is available, including the requirement for a certificate of German proficiency on C1 level to start the degree programme.


Study Programme Structure

The bachelors programme in Sinology consists of an Introductory and Orientation Period (STEOP), comprising the modules Introduction to Modern Chinese and Introduction to Chinese History, Literature and Politics, as well as the compulsory modules Pre-Intermediate Chinese, Basic Knowledge of China and Applied Academic Research and Writing. To successfully complete the programme, students have to write a bachelors thesis.


Key Concepts

The programme deals with the following key concepts:


  • Chinese characters and tone language
  • Government systems and party politics
  • Literature, art and culture
  • Social and economic change in the Chinese-speaking area

Programme Structure and Topics

The programme includes the following modules:


  • Introductory and Orientation Period (StEOP) (17 ECTS)
    • M01 Introduction to Modern Chinese 1 (9 ECTS)
    • M02 Introduction to Chinese Cultural History 2 (4 ECTS)
    • M03 Introduction to Chinese Political History 2 (4 ECTS)
    • M04 Introduction to Modern Chinese 2 (6 ECTS)
  • Elementary Chinese (14 ECTS)
    • M1-1 Elementary Chinese 1 (8 ECTS)
    • M1-2 Elementary Chinese 2 (6 ECTS)
  • Pre-Intermediate Chinese (30 ECTS)
    • M2-1 Pre-Intermediate Chinese 1 (10 ECTS)
    • M2-2 Pre-Intermediate Chinese 2 (20 ECTS)
  • Intermediate Chinese (31 ECTS)
    • M3-1 Intermediate Chinese 1 (16 ECTS)
    • M3-2 Intermediate Chinese 2 (15 ECTS)
  • Basic Knowledge (11 ECTS)
  • Basics of Academic Research and Writing (10 ECTS)
  • Applied Methods of Chinese Studies (8 ECTS)
  • Research Topics in Chinese Studies (12 ECTS)
  • Bachelor Thesis (11 ECTS)

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue a career in the following occupational fields:


  • Transnational cultural and educational work
  • Tourism
  • Mass media
  • Diplomatic service
  • National and international organisations (development policy)
  • Academia
  • Bilateral economic relations and international corporations
  • Companies in the Chinese cultural area
  • Consulting

Master's Programmes

Graduates can continue their studies in the following master's programmes:


  • East Asian Economy and Society (Master)
  • Sinology (Master)

Graduate Perspectives

Graduates rate the degree programme as follows:


  • Grade: 2.1 (good)
  • Level of difficulty: 3.7 (high)
  • Employment within 3 months after graduation on average.
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