Bachelor of International Relations majoring in Chinese Studies

Adelaide University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J

Discover the forces shaping our world with Adelaide University's Bachelor of International Relations majoring in Chinese Studies. Analyse global politics by exploring how key historical events, leaders and institutions continue to influence the world today. Understand how globalisation has transformed trade and migration. Investigate Australia's foreign and security policies. Learn how different countries address humanitarian and environmental challenges, and the role of foreign aid. You'll also study international security, global governance and development. In your major, you'll investigate China's pivotal role in Asia and beyond. Build invaluable expertise by learning Chinese, and gain insights into China's language, culture, history and business practices. Sharpen your critical thinking, research and writing skills, and graduate ready to build an international career in diplomacy, global organisations, NGOs or the private sector.

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
  • Introduction to Global Politics POLI1001
  • Introduction to Comparative Politics POLI1002
  • Australia's Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific POLI1003
  • The State of the World: Post Covid-19 POLI1004
  • Global Environmental Politics POLI1005
  • Approaches in International Relations POLI2002
  • Global Political Economy POLI3012
  • Ethics of War and Peace POLI3013
  • Professional Pathways and Destinations 2 SOCI2019
  • Internship: Society and Culture SOCI3903
  • 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

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

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Adelaide City Campus International: $130,200 No
  • Full-time : 3 years
Magill Campus International: $130,200 No
  • Full-time : 3 years

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