Postgraduate study in Chinese
Chinese is suspended in the Master of Arts effective 2024. This suspension applies to sub-doctoral programmes only.
Students interested in pursuing Doctoral study in Asian Languages and Cultures can click here for more information on what is available.
What you can study in Chinese
You can take advanced courses and undertake your own research in areas such as:
- Chinese language
- Linguistics
- Translation
- Teaching Chinese as a foreign language
- Literature, film and popular culture
Entry requirements
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese
A BA or Bachelor of Global Studies with a major in Chinese or else approval from the Head of School or nominee. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in the major.
Master of Arts in Chinese
120-point (one-year) MA
A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Chinese, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or else approval from the Head of School or nominee. There are higher requirements for some research options.
180-point (18-month) MA
A BA with a major in Chinese or else approval from the Head of School or nominee. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II including at least 45 points in the major.
Structuring your specialisation in Chinese
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese
Consult the BA(Hons) schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
2024 BA(Hons) schedule for Chinese
Master of Arts in Chinese
Consult the MA schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
Courses
Explore the courses you can take as part of a specialisation in Chinese:
Scholarships and awards
Help and advice
Our friendly staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses at Student Hubs.
If you would like to find out more about studying Chinese, you can contact a Postgraduate Adviser.