BA - Chinese Studies in Caulfield East Australia | Monash University

The Bachelor of Arts provides both breadth and specialization, cultivating globally aware, skilled, and critically thinking individuals. This program centers on profoundly enriching experiences, allowing you to shape your unique graduate identity through four Professional Futures domains via elective units: Global immersion, Intercultural expertise, Professional experience, or Innovation capability. You can select from local and international internships, professional collaborations, and entrepreneurial ventures, along with over 50 global immersion programs—including access to the funded Monash Arts Global Immersion Guarantee. These opportunities prepare you to thrive in culturally diverse settings while connecting with a network of peers who share your aspirations.

The Chinese studies curriculum is structured to help you achieve advanced proficiency in Mandarin, including translation abilities. Catering to students at various skill levels—from beginners to advanced speakers, including heritage and non-heritage learners—the program offers tailored language instruction. You'll enhance your speaking, reading, writing, and research skills, with the curriculum designed to foster independent academic exploration in Chinese studies. To ensure optimal placement, all non-beginner students must complete a language assessment before their first semester. Based on your results, you'll follow a structured progression through language units, with the option to participate in an intensive in-country program at each level as part of your learning pathway.