This plan only applies to students who commenced their degree program before 2009.

The School of International Studies offers a flexible program for students with different interests and different Chinese language backgrounds. Students can enter Chinese language courses at different levels, depending on their knowledge of Chinese characters. Within each year, students are allocated to different groups, depending on their speaking ability.

This plan is available to students commencing at Advanced and Professional Studies entry levels.

In order to count Advanced Chinese Studies as a major stream, students must complete 42 units of credit in Chinese language and Chinese Studies courses including two Level 3 or 2 Level 4 (Professional Elective) courses.

Students who wish to enrol in a language course without completing the necessary prerequisites are required to complete an online placement application form before the commencement of the semester. Students will not be permitted to enrol in language courses that are too easy for them in terms of Chinese character knowledge. If this occurs, the School will request that that students change their enrolment.
For more information please see the School Website.

For students admitted in their first year of study to CHIN2006 / ARTS2450 or higher on the grounds of ability and/or previous study, such courses will be counted as Level 1 courses in terms of degree requirements.

Year 1 ARTS3450 and ARTS3451 (12uoc)
Year 2 1 Professional Elective course (6uoc) plus 1 Chinese Studies/Professional Elective course (6uoc)
Year 3 3 Chinese Studies/Professional Elective courses (18uoc)

Year 1 Professional Chinese A and B (12uoc)
Year 2 1 Professional Elective course (6uoc) plus 1 Chinese Studies/Professional Elective course (6uoc)
Year 3 3 Chinese Studies/Professional Elective courses (18uoc)

Honours level study is available in Chinese Studies. Students interested in Honours should refer to the Honours plan record for entry requirements. Please consult the School Website for more detailed information about requirements for entry to the Honours Program.