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Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) - BA(Curtin) - 312885
HumanitiesTalk to 1.3 billion people
China is the most populous nation in the world with over 1.3 billion people - one fifth of the world’s population. Chinese is the most widely spoken first language in the world, and one of the top five working languages of the United Nations.
As the world’s second largest economy in purchasing power and third largest trading nation, China has particularly important regional significance to Australia. In 2010, China accounted for around one fifth of the world’s economic growth and during the past five years China has been the single largest contributor to global growth. Australia maintains a strong trading relationship with China. Chinese language and cultural skills enhance career prospects in many professional fields.
This major will provide you with a high level of both spoken and written literacy in Chinese (Mandarin). You will also explore many aspects of the social frameworks, political structures and Chinese culture. To enhance your learning experience, you may take a semester abroad at one of our exchange universities in China.
Chinese is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts. You can enhance your studies with a secondary major or choose from a range of elective units to support your career goals.
You can study this major as part of a Science and Arts double degree.
See the Courses Handbook for the structure of this part of the double degree.
You can study this as part of a double major:
- Anthropology and Sociology
- Asian Studies
- History
- International Relations
- Japanese
- Sustainable Development
High achieving students may complete an additional honours year enabling them to undertake their own significant research project.
Career opportunities
This course can help you become a:
- Hotel or Motel Manager
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Teacher - English as a Second Language
- Interpreter
- Translator
- Flight Attendant
- Trade Measurement Officer
- Tourist Information Officer
- Tour Guide
- International Business Manager
- Politician
- International Aid
- Diplomacy
- Federal/State Government
- Accountant
- Financial Advisor
- Banker
- Economist
- Human Resources Officer
- Journalist
- Marketing Officer
- Public Relations Officer
- Concierge
- Administration
Why Chinese?
- You will be able to converse with 1.3 billion people – one in every five people in the world.
- Learning Chinese will expand your horizons, and you will obtain knowledge about a 5000-year old civilisation.
- You’ll be able to understand and successfully communicate with one of the most important powerhouses in the world.
- Learning Chinese leads to greater employability and better career perspectives.
- You will receive friendly and high-quality teaching from our great lecturers, in a fun, student-focused learning environment.
Credit for previous study
If you have previously worked or studied in this field, you are encouraged to contact the Faculty to discuss eligibility for recognition of prior learning.
Try our RPL search to find out what credit you might be eligible for.
Possible careers
Business/Marketing/Strategy Consultant
If you wish to pursue this career path, the following electives are highly recommended:
- Exploring China 331*
- Exploring China 332*
- Business Chinese 341
- Translating and Interpreting 342*
- Communicating with Asia
- Electives from Commerce majors.
* Specially designed for both native and non-native speakers.
Translator and Interpreter
If you wish to pursue this career path, the following electives are highly recommended:
- Exploring China 331
- Exploring China 332
- Business Chinese 341
- Translating and Interpreting 342
- Communicating with Asia
- Electives from the Asian Studies and Japanese majors.
Diplomat/Civil Servant
If you wish to pursue this career path, the following electives are highly recommended:
- Exploring China 331
- Exploring China 332
- Business Chinese 341
- Translating and Interpreting 342
- Communicating with Asia
- Electives from the Asian Studies and Japanese majors.
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Entry requirements:
Indicative TER (ATAR)
This figure provides an indication of the TER (ATAR) normally required to enter this course. It is provided as a guide only.
STAT entry
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) assesses competencies considered important for success at uni. These tests are provided by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to help mature age candidates apply for certain courses.
Mature age entry:
Essential TEE subjects:
At least English 2A/2B, Literature 2A/2B or English as an Additional Language/Dialect 2A/2B
TAFE requirements:
A TAFE certificate IV and evidence of English competency or a TAFE diploma.
Where:
Bentley
When:
February or July
How:
Full-time or part-time
Study:
On-campus
Duration:
3 years full-time
Fees (indicative first year only):
*The fees above reflect the indicative cost of the first year of this course when taken on a full-time basis. They apply to new students in 2010 or 2011 only. These fees may vary depending on the units you choose and do not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks.
For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Going to Uni website. If you're not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.
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2012 entry requirements:
Minimum English language entry requirements:
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.0 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| 550 | paper based |
| 80 | Internet based (20 in each section) |
Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.
Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Minimum academic entry requirements
Where:
Bentley
When:
February or July
How:
Full-time
Study:
On-campus
Duration:
3 years full-time
Fees for 2012:
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $11,700 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $23,400 |
| Total indicative course fee | $74,000 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $0 |
*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.
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This page was last updated on 03 June 2011
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