Bachelor of Arts (Chinese studies)

University or College University of New South Wales

Qualification Bachelor Degree

Awarding body University Of New South Wales

Cost of the program AUS $20,400 a year

Duration 3 Year(s)

Study mode Full time

Course description This program encompasses the study of Chinese language and communication as well as culture and civilisation, including Chinese history, politics and philosophy. A background in Chinese Studies is useful in many areas of professional specialisation, from commerce and the business sector to tourism, the media and the public service sector. Chinese language may be studied at Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced levels, depending on a student's knowledge of Chinese characters and spoken language. Chinese is also offered at a Professional Studies level, for students with sufficient language proficiency who have a High School education in Chinese language undertaken in China, Hong Kong or Taiwan.

Entry requirementsStudents must have completed Year 12 or equivalent. Students from China and Pakistan should have completed an accredited or an equivalent bachelor degree. African and Singaporean students should have undertaken a minimum of two GCE "A" level subjects at one sitting, while those from Malaysia must have a minimum of two academic STPM "principal" level subjects at one sitting. Students from USA must have undertaken SATs (Math and Verbal) or ACTs, and provide proof of graduation from High School. They must also satisfy the English language requirement as follows: IELTS an overall minimum score of 6.5 is required, together with a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the sub-tests of listening, reading, speaking and writing or a TOEFL score (paper-based test) of at least 577, with a minimum score of 4.5 in the TWE, a TOEFL score (computer-based test) of at least 233, with a minimum score of 5.0 in the essay component, or a TOEFL score (internet test) of at least 90, with a minimum score of 24 in Writing or CULT an overall minimum score of 70 is required, with a minimum score of 17.0 in each of the sub-tests of listening, reading, speaking and writing.

Application details Students currently completing an Australian Year 12 (either in Australia or offshore), NZ NCEA Level 3 qualification or the International Baccalaureate in Australia, they must apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). All other international applicants who have completed or are completing qualifications OTHER than those listed above must apply for admission directly to the university. An application fee of AUD $100 applies to each paper application form and is payable by credit card, bank cheque or bank draft made out to 'The University of New South Wales'.

Number of students 42360

Number of international students 9269

Cricos Provider Code 00098G