Postgraduate study in Chinese

This programme is currently not taking any further enrolments. Please click here to express your interest and someone will be in touch with you.

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.

2024 MA schedule for Chinese

Courses

Explore the courses you can take as part of a specialisation in Chinese:

Postgraduate courses

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.