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Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies)

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Sheridan Institute of Higher Education’s Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies) program provides a 3-year undergraduate program for students interested in learning Mandarin Chinese and exploring China’s rich historical and contemporary culture.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
096269K
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Aug
International Fees
$12,320 per year / $36,960 total

About this course

Sheridan Institute of Higher Education’s Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies) program provides a 3-year undergraduate program for students interested in learning Mandarin Chinese and exploring China’s rich historical and contemporary culture.

The BA (Chinese Studies) comprises six (6) core Mandarin Chinese language units and four (4) elective units specific to the Chinese Studies discipline, three (3) research-oriented units, three (3) core Christian studies units, and the choice of a wide range of electives from other academic disciplines.

The program will suit students who are preparing for employment in East and Southeast Asia, for teaching Mandarin Chinese in primary or secondary school, or serve as a pathway towards postgraduate study in Chinese studies.

Entry requirements

Entry to Undergraduate Awards (Domestic Students):

  • A minimum ATAR score of 60 and completion of WACE or an equivalent qualification from an Australian secondary school with a scaled mark of at least 50 in ATAR English OR
  • Completion of a Certificate IV in a relevant discipline AND
  • Satisfactory interview.

Applicants for the Diploma of Science also require scaled marks of at least 50 in one ATAR Mathematics and one ATAR Science subject.

Entry to Undergraduate Awards (International Students):

  • Successful completion of an assessable qualification from Australia or comparable qualification from selected countries OR
  • High school completion AND
  • IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent AND
  • Satisfactory interview.

Applicants for the Diploma of Science also require scaled marks of at least 50 in one comparable High School Maths and one High School Science course.

Minimum Prior Qualification
High School Certificate
English Language
IELTS 6.0+
TOEFL 550.0+

Study locations

Perth CBD

Career pathways

Chinese Studies graduates acquire a knowledge and skill set that can lead to a diverse range of careers, including:

  • Consular/embassy official
  • Cross-cultural consultant
  • Development worker
  • Intelligence analyst
  • Interpreter
  • Language instructor
  • Public policy officer
  • Researcher
  • Translator

Course structure

  • 12
    Core
    Units
  • 11
    Elective
    Units
  • 23
    Total
    Units

A minimum of 23 units must be taken to complete the Sheridan College Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies). Each unit is worth 3 credit points, with the exception of the Research Project (6 credit points) for a total of 72 credit points.

Academic Writing (1 module)

Core Chinese Studies Subjects (6 units)

  • Beginner Chinese 1
  • Beginner Chinese 2
  • Intermediate Chinese 1
  • Intermediate Chinese 2
  • Advanced Chinese 1
  • Advanced Chinese 2
  • Advanced Chinese 3 *
  • Advanced Chinese 4 *

* WACE Chinese students start with Intermediate Chinese 1 & 2 in their
1st year, and take Advanced Chinese 3 & 4 in their 3rd year.

Chinese Studies Electives (choose 4 units)

  • Advanced Chinese: Writing
  • Advanced Chinese: Teaching and Pedagogy
  • Understanding Contemporary China
  • Dreamers, Dissidents & Dissolutes: Poets of Ancient China
  • A Hundred Schools of Thought: The Golden Age of Chinese Philosophy
  • Lu Xun and Modern Chinese Literature of the May 4th Era
  • Chinese Diaspora in Modern World History
  • History of Buddhism
  • World War II in Asia
  • Cross-Cultural Management

Core Research Subjects (3 units)

  • Introduction to Social Research
  • Research Methods for the Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Research Project

Common Core Subjects (3 units)

  • Introduction to Christianity
  • Survey of the Bible
  • Christianity as a Worldview

General Electives (choose 7 units)

  • Units from any discipline where appropriate prerequisites have been met. Faculty recommend that students consider selecting additional electives from the Chinese Studies list.

Chinese Studies may also be taken as a double-major in combination with another specialisation.

Pathways and enabling courses

Sheridan College has signed formal pathway agreements with the following registered training organisations (RTOs):

Students who attain selected diploma and/or advanced diploma awards at these institutions are guaranteed credit towards Bachelor degrees at Sheridan College. Contact your provider or the Sheridan College office for information relating to the credit schedule.

If your RTO provider is not on this list, you may still be eligible for credit at Sheridan College. Click here to read the Sheridan College Credit Transfer and Prior Learning Policy and contact the College discuss your qualifications.

Sheridan College welcomes approaches from RTOs wishing to establish formal pathway agreements into Sheridan College's higher education degree programs.

How to apply

Prospective students should first download, complete and return the Application Form (for Domestic Students) or International Student Application Form and the Genuine Student Evaluation Form (for International Students).

Sheridan College will review your application. If your application meets the relevant requirements for the course you have selected, the College will invite you to an interview with the Executive Principal.

If the College is satisfied that you have demonstrated the capacity to succeed in higher education, the College will send you an official offer.

  • The offer is not an official acceptance of enrolment. You must accept the offer and return it.

Once you have signed the official offer of acceptance and paid the initial fees, Sheridan College will send an official acceptance letter.

(For International Students Only) For a list of agents who can assist you with your application, please click here.

 

Application Deadline

The application deadline is one calendar week prior to Orientation in Trimester 1 and Trimester 3. Orientation dates are published on the Sheridan College Academic Calendar.