BA and Bachelor of Social Work - Chinese Studies (Intermediate) in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

This five-year program provides an extensive and adaptable combined degree that certifies you as an accredited social worker while enabling you to broaden your expertise with complementary majors and minors alongside the Bachelor of Social Work. Although the combined degree mandates a major or minor in Sociology, or a minor in Social Policy, you can select additional majors or minors in diverse fields like diversity studies, gender studies, Indigenous studies, or philosophy. The curriculum integrates social sciences, social policy, and social work theory and practice, with a strong focus on Australian and international social welfare studies. During the final two years, all students complete the professional social work program, which includes two supervised fieldwork placements in various settings under expert practitioners. The program establishes field education learning goals and cultivates values, skills, and knowledge—progressing from foundational to advanced levels—to meet the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standards.

China stands among the world's great civilizations, alongside European and Middle Eastern traditions. The Chinese Studies major equips you with a thorough understanding of Chinese society and culture, essential language skills for navigating Chinese-speaking environments, foundational professional capabilities for China-related careers, and the ability to conduct research in Chinese studies.

The modern Chinese language major accommodates learners at all proficiency levels, from absolute beginners to those familiar with standard and non-standard Chinese dialects. It emphasizes developing practical communication skills at beginner and intermediate levels, including professional Chinese. Advanced levels focus on research and academic writing in Chinese, while classical Chinese is taught alongside pre-modern Chinese literature and philosophy.

No matter your prior language experience, you can access the department's full range of study units, including exchange programs or an Intensive Summer Program at Peking University.

Whether you're starting from scratch or have prior language exposure, you can major in Chinese Studies and pursue honors or postgraduate studies. Graduates may pursue careers in international relations, multinational corporations, media, tourism, NGOs, academic research, or China-related education.