Program Overview

Chinese Studies

Overview

The Chinese Studies major develops language skills, cultural literacy, and knowledge of modern China. It caters to all language levels from complete beginner to near-native speaker.

Course Details

• Duration: 3 years (BA), 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
• Location: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Weekly contact time: 3-4 hours per unit
• Level of study: Undergraduate
• Course Code: MJD-CHNSB

Course Structure

The major is available in four different streams, catering from beginners through to near-native speakers. It is not suitable for native speakers.

Beginner Stream

• Level 1:
  • CHIN1401 Chinese 1 (6)
  • CHIN1402 Chinese 2 (6)
• Level 2:
  • CHIN2001 Chinese 3A (6)
  • CHIN2403 Chinese 3 (6)
  • CHIN2404 Chinese 4 (6)
• Level 3:
  • ASIA3003 Social Issues in Contemporary China (6)
  • CHIN3405 Chinese 5 (6)
  • CHIN3406 Chinese 6 (6)

Pre-intermediate Stream

• Level 1:
  • CHIN1001 Chinese 3A (6)
  • CHIN1403 Chinese 3 (6)
• Level 2:
  • CHIN2404 Chinese 4 (6)
  • CHIN2405 Chinese 5 (6)
  • CHIN2406 Chinese 6 (6)
• Level 3:
  • ASIA3003 Social Issues in Contemporary China (6)
  • CHIN3407 Chinese 7 (6)
  • CHIN3408 Chinese 8 (6)

Intermediate Stream

• Level 1:
  • CHIN1403 Chinese 3 (6)
  • CHIN1404 Chinese 4 (6)
• Level 2:
  • CHIN2405 Chinese 5 (6)
  • CHIN2406 Chinese 6 (6)
• Level 3:
  • ASIA3003 Social Issues in Contemporary China (6)
  • CHIN3407 Chinese 7 (6)
  • CHIN3408 Chinese 8 (6)

Advanced Stream

• Level 1:
  • CHIN1405 Chinese 5 (6)
  • CHIN1406 Chinese 6 (6)
• Level 2:
  • CHIN2407 Chinese 7 (6)
  • CHIN2408 Chinese 8 (6)
• Level 3:
  • ASIA3003 Social Issues in Contemporary China (6)
  • CHIN3409 Chinese 9: Understanding the Chinese State (6)
  • CHIN3410 Chinese 10: Understanding Chinese Society (6)

Admission Requirements

• Minimum entry requirements:
  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 9
  • Canadian High School (except Quebec): 68
  • French Baccalaureate: 10
  • Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750: 507
  • GCE A-Levels: 8
  • German Abitur: 3.6
  • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 14
  • Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE): 45
  • Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65: 75.5
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 24
  • Malaysian STPM: 10
  • Monash University Foundation Year: 254
  • NCUK Foundation Program: 8
  • Norwegian Vitnemål: 3.5
  • Singapore - Cambridge A Levels: 6.5
  • South African National Senior Certificate: 4
  • South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 324
  • Sweden Slutbetyg: 14.5
  • Trinity College Foundation: 280
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 14
  • University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program: 61
  • US College Board Advanced Placements: 7
  • US College Board SAT: 1130
  • Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP): 56
  • Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards: 75
• English competency:
  • Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Career Pathways

• Career opportunities:
  • Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
  • Financial Dealer
  • Cultural Interpreter
• Further study:
  • Master of Translation Studies

Why Study This Course?

• Caters to all language levels:
  • Develop language skills, cultural literacy, and knowledge of modern China.
• Study in China:
  • UWA's student exchange program allows you to study in China.
• Become a bilingual citizen of the world:
  • Immerse yourself in another language and culture.
  • Move between cultures with ease.

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