Bachelor of Arts majoring in Chinese Studies
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
Our Bachelor of Arts is flexible and future-focused, designed to build creative thinking and get you career-ready. The Chinese Studies major explores the language, culture, history and socio-economic issues of China. You'll study important questions like: What is Chinese business etiquette? How is socialism practised in modern China? What impact is AI having on its industries? Learn to speak Mandarin and communicate confidently in Chinese cultural, societal and business contexts. Investigate the country's pivotal role within and beyond Asia. Engage with cutting-edge research through guest lectures, seminars and partnerships with leading Chinese universities. Enhance your professional profile with experiential learning opportunities, including study abroad programs and internships. Participate in research projects, both solo and collaboratively. Gain firsthand experience of China's global influence and graduate ready for complex careers in international business, trade, diplomacy, communication and technology.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- An Ethically Rich Life COREX001
- Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone COREX002
- Igniting Change: Ideas to Action COREX003
- Proppa Ways, Future Practice COREX004
- Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry COREX005
- Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing COREX006
- Professional Pathways and Destinations 1 SOCI1007
- Professional Pathways and Destinations 2 SOCI2019
- Internship: Society and Culture SOCI3903
- Elective 1 AUXX1011
- Elective 2 AUXX1012
- Chinese IA LANG1101
- Chinese IB LANG1102
- Chinese IIA LANG1103
- Chinese IIB LANG1104
- Chinese IIIA LANG2101
- Chinese IIIB LANG2102
- Asia Beyond Climate Change POLI3011
- China Today: Ideology, Party & Society LANG2003
- Ten Things You Should Know About China LANG2008
- Asia: Cultures & Identities LANG2002
- Asia and the World LANG1002
- Introduction to Asian Cultures LANG1003
- Asia and the World LANG1002
- Introduction to Asian Cultures LANG1003
- Chinese IIA LANG1103
- Chinese IIB LANG1104
- Chinese IIIA LANG2101
- Chinese IIIB LANG2102
- Translation for Chinese Speakers: Chinese-English LANG2107
- English-Chinese Translation for Chinese Speakers LANG2108
- Asia Beyond Climate Change POLI3011
- China Today: Ideology, Party & Society LANG2003
- Ten Things You Should Know About China LANG2008
- Asia and the World LANG1002
- Introduction to Asian Cultures LANG1003
- Translation for Chinese Speakers: Chinese-English LANG2107
- English-Chinese Translation for Chinese Speakers LANG2108
- Understanding Chinese for Chinese Speakers LANG3103
- Issues in Chinese Culture for Chinese Speakers LANG3104
- Asia: Cultures & Identities LANG2002
- China Today: Ideology, Party & Society LANG2003
- Ten Things You Should Know About China LANG2008
- Aboriginal Studies ABORBARTS
- Anthropology ANTHBARTS
- Archaeology and Classical Studies ARCYBARTS
- Art History and Visual Culture ARTHBARTS
- Creative Writing CREWBARTS
- English Literature ENGLBARTS
- Environmental Management ENVMBARTS
- French Studies FRENBARTS
- Geography GEOGBARTS
- German Studies GERMBARTS
- Cultural Studies CULTBARTS
- Gender and Sexuality Studies GENDBARTS
- History HISTBARTS
- International Development INTDBARTS
- International Security INTSBARTS
- Italian Studies ITALBARTS
- Japanese Studies JAPNBARTS
- Linguistics and Applied Linguistics LINGBARTS
- Philosophy PHILBARTS
- Politics POLIBARTS
- Population and Migration Studies POPUBARTS
- Screen Studies SCRNBARTS
- Sociology SOCIBARTS
- Spanish Studies SPANBARTS
- Social Research and Policy Analysis SOCRBARTS
- Kaurna Languages KAURBARTS
Standard entry requirements
- Secondary education (Year 12).
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Adelaide City Campus | International: $130,200 | No |
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