Course details

Summary

The Victoria Bachelor of Arts (BA) will give you insights into cultures, languages, art, history, politics and societies that will challenge your thinking and expand your view of the world. Explore your passions and discover what drives you through our wide range of subject areas.

The Victoria BA will teach you how to think, not what to think. You'll turn ideas over and look at them from several angles. Learn to argue your point of view and be prepared for it to change. You'll study in an inspiring environment with highly qualified lecturers who will help you develop a broad and disciplined intellect, so you can be successful in whatever career you choose.

Chinese

Study Mandarin, the main language in China (including Taiwan), Singapore and in Chinese communities all over the world. Learn to speak the language and to use the ideographic, or symbolic, writing system while gaining insights into Chinese society and culture.

Course structure

For this degree you'll need to:

Complete at least 360 points, of which:

• At least 240 points must be from courses listed for the BA
• A maximum of 180 points can be at 100 level and
• At least 180 points must be at 200 and 300 level
• Of the 180 points, at least 75 points must be at 300 level
• Of the 75 points, up to 15 may come from courses listed for another degree when they are taken to satisfy the requirements of an additional major subject from another degree
• Of the 180 points, at least 75 must be from courses listed for the BA

In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:

Three courses at 100 level:

• Chinese Language 1A (CHIN 101)
• Chinese Language 1B (CHIN 102)
• Introduction to Chinese Civilisation (CHIN 112)

Three courses at 200 level:

• Chinese Language 2A (CHIN 211)
• Chinese Language 2B (CHIN 212)
• Either Chinese Society and Culture through Film (ASIA 208) or one further course from CHIN 200-299

Three courses at 300 level:

• Chinese Language 3A (CHIN 311)
• Chinese Language 3B (CHIN 312)
• One further course from CHIN 300-399

Future-proof your career

The job-market is changing fast with many current jobs predicted to be automated within 10 to 15 years. Gain skills valuable in any workplace studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility and imagination, and teaches you how to think critically and present an argument. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing.

Get your degree in a subject you have a genuine passion for and set yourself on a path to a fulfilling career. BA graduates are employed in almost every part of the workforce. Your ability to view things from different perspectives, and skills in research and analysis can be applied in a vast array of careers. At Victoria you'll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive and internationally connected society.

Entry criteria

University Entrance, or to meet the requirements of another admission type.

Other English Language requirements:

Applicants must have the Pearson Test of English proficiency of: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 50).