Macquarie University
Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationHaving the ability to communicate successfully across cultures, as well as the expertise to apply language and cultural engagement skills in local and global situations, will enhance your career prospects in a range of professions with an international outlook. An understanding of Chinese is a useful professional skill that can be especially valuable when combined with a wide range of disciplines, including accounting, economics, education, international communication, law, media, politics or science.
The study of Chinese at Macquarie is based on Mandarin. In the Chinese Studies major, you’ll gain an understanding of the language, as well as knowledge about the society, culture and history of China. Units are available from beginner to advanced level.
Delivery mode
Macquarie University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Level 24, 123 Pitt Street (Angel Place), Sydney
- 4–6 Eastern Road, Macquarie University
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for academic entry, applicants need to have achieved one of the following results in English:
- English Standard: B5
- English as an Additional Language or Dialect: B5
- English Advanced: B4
- English Extension 1: E2
- English Extension 2: E2
- Any other Cat A Subject: B4
- Any Other Extension Subject: E2
If you have recently completed Year 12 studies, and you apply to Macquarie through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), you’ll be assessed on your selection rank or through our Academic Entry Program. Additionally, you may consider applying for the following schemes if eligible:
- Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme
- Schools Recommendation Scheme
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Pathway
If you’re a non-Year 12 applicant and you don’t hold any formal education qualifications, but you do have informal learning and work experience, you may submit a portfolio for entry into one of our pathway programs. These programs allow you to articulate into a Macquarie degree after successful completion.
Macquarie recognises completed TAFE, college, and university qualifications. If you’ve completed a recognised qualification, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies) will prepare you for the following roles.
Chinese Translator
Chinese Translators are multi-lingual professionals who translate documents and texts written in Mandarin Chinese into English and other languages....
Diplomat
Diplomats, also known as Public Diplomacy Officers, work for the Australian government and are responsible for advancing Australian interests overs...
Interpreter Translator
An Interpreter or Translator converts written, verbal or signed language into another language. You might translate words into English, or translat...
Language Teacher
Language Teachers provide private tuition and group classes for ESL students who want to learn English. They can work in Australia but many languag...
About Macquarie University
Macquarie University is recognised globally for its pre-eminence in key research disciplines, as well as for producing graduates who are among the most sought-after professionals in the world.
Uniquely located in the heart of Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 44,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery.
Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow.
