Lynn University

What you'll study

This programme builds a foundation in core philosophical methods and history alongside specialised courses on Chinese thought and cultural expression. You will study logic, ethics, epistemology, and the history of Western philosophy, then move into courses on Confucianism, Daoist thought, Chinese Buddhism, and the interpretation of classical Chinese texts.

• Core philosophy modules — critical reasoning and argumentation, moral and political philosophy, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and the history of Western philosophy.
• Chinese philosophy and culture modules — Confucian ethics and political thought, Daoist metaphysics and practice, Chinese Buddhist philosophy, readings in the Analects, Mencius and Dao De Jing, and modern Chinese intellectual history.
• Language and cultural skills — an incremental Mandarin Chinese language sequence suitable for beginners through advanced learners, plus courses in Chinese literature, film, religion and visual culture to situate philosophical texts in their broader cultural settings.
• Comparative and methodological work — comparative philosophy seminars comparing Chinese and Western traditions, hermeneutics and textual interpretation, and research methods for humanities and area studies.
• Capstone and experiential learning — a senior seminar or thesis integrating primary texts and secondary scholarship, internships with cultural organisations, and opportunities for study abroad or faculty-led travel courses in East Asia when available.

Entry requirements

Admission to the Bachelor’s programme requires a completed secondary-school qualification appropriate to your country, official transcripts, and a demonstrated readiness for university-level study. Applicants typically submit a personal statement and at least one academic reference. Lynn University considers the whole application and may invite students for an interview as part of the review.

International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through an accepted test score or other institutional measures; exemptions and pathway options may be available. Placement testing determines the appropriate starting point in the Mandarin language sequence, so native or advanced speakers will be placed into higher-level language or literature courses.

Career prospects

Graduates combine strong analytical skills with specialised knowledge of Chinese thought and culture, making them attractive to a range of employers. Typical career paths include:

• Further study in graduate programmes in philosophy, Asian studies, international relations, or law.
• Careers in diplomacy, government, international organisations and NGOs where regional expertise and cultural literacy are valued.
• Roles in education, museum and cultural institutions, publishing, translation and interpretation, and cultural consultancy for businesses engaging with Greater China.
• Positions in global business, consulting and policy analysis that require cross-cultural communication and ethical reasoning.

Why study at Lynn University

Lynn University offers small class sizes and close faculty mentorship, enabling intensive textual study and seminar-style discussion central to philosophical training. The university’s liberal-arts emphasis supports interdisciplinary work across language, literature, history and political science, enriching your understanding of Chinese intellectual traditions.

Students benefit from experiential learning opportunities such as internships, study-abroad programmes and faculty-led field courses which connect classroom learning to contemporary cultural and professional contexts. A personalised advising model helps you combine the philosophy core with language acquisition and area studies to meet academic and career goals.