Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts (Chinese)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOut-earn other arts grads in Victoria with a Deakin arts degree. Now is your time to unlock your potential, creativity and realise your purpose. Feel empowered to explore a diverse range of majors and minors in a way that suits you – from Indigenous studies and digital cultures to history, communication design, education and more. Personalise your degree with topics that you care about and choose to fulfill your potential in a career that you love.
Chinese Major
Mandarin Chinese is one of the world’s most important languages. It is the official language of the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan and Singapore and is widely used in community groups throughout South-East Asia, Hong Kong, North America and Australia. It is one of the five official languages of the United Nations. Develop your communication skills in Chinese, with language fluency further enhanced through an understanding of Chinese culture, history and society. In-country language programs are available to students undertaking a major sequence in Chinese, giving you the opportunity to travel overseas and try out your language skills with native speakers.
Delivery mode
Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
- 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC
- 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 55.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Chinese) will prepare you for the following roles.
Chinese Teacher
A Chinese Teacher instructs students in the Chinese language, focusing on both spoken and written skills. You might work in a primary or secondary...
Chinese Translator
Chinese Translators are multi-lingual professionals who translate documents and texts written in Mandarin Chinese into English and other languages....
About Deakin University
As one of Australia's largest universities, Deakin has strong global linkages, world-class research and, most importantly, an educational portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised student experience.
