Arts (Chinese studies), Bachelor

Our Bachelor of Arts degree, ranked in the top 50 globally for social sciences and languages, offers exceptional choice with over 30 study areas. The Professional Futures program, combined with internships and industry connections, ensures graduates are fully career-prepared.

whitespaceAbout Chinese studiesWe offer the most comprehensive Chinese language program available in Australia with six distinct entry points, from the introductory level (for students with no previous Chineselanguage ability) through to the Chinese as a first language stream.What will you study?Studying Chinese is as much about the language as it is about the culture, history and politics of China. You’ll explore topics such as:Export and import industriesInternational businessDefenceTourismForeign affairsTeachingCultural economyTranslation and interpreting.Why choose Chinese studies?China is a powerhouse of the world economy and is increasingly important to Australia within government and private sectors. Majoring in Chinese means you’ll be proficient in Mandarin, conversant in the culture, history and politics of China and will broaden your career options.Chinese studies is a great complement to your degree.The Chinese studies major offers different entry points to cater for diverse proficiency and background needs, equipping you with the appropriate language and translation skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of Chinese culture and society.Career opportunitiesLearning Chinese will open up opportunities to pursue a career in:Export and import industriesInternational businessDefenceTourismForeign affairsTeachingCultural economyTranslation and interpreting.Global studyWith Monash’s impressive international links, you’ll get the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Chinese language and culture.Short term programs include:Intercultural skills for global leaders – Italy.Exchange programs include:Chinese University of Hong Kong – Hong KongUniversity of Hong Kong – Hong KongFudan University – ChinaNanjing University – ChinaPeking University – ChinaShanghai Jiao Tong University – ChinaTsinghua University – China.Global Immersion Guarantee:As a Bachelor of Arts student, you’ll have access to the Monash Global Immersion Guarantee – an opportunity to spend two weeks studying in one of a variety of locations, with airfares and accommodation covered as part of your degree.Australia’s leading university language programWhen you study languages at Monash, you'll be studying at Australia’s largest international university, ranked in the top 1% in the world for Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences. We offer the most comprehensive, flexible and well-integrated program incorporating language acquisition with cultural competence. Choose from a wide range of Asian and European languages: Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, and Korean; and French, German, Italian, and Spanish and Latin American studies (within the European Languages Area of Study). Find out more about Languages at Monash.