The Bachelor of Arts is a highly flexible degree that allows a wide range of choices from major and minor subjects or specialisation pathways, as well as courses from other degrees.
Chinese: By developing competency in the Chinese language, you will gain insight and access to Chinese culture.
China is one of the world’s oldest civilisations, with Mandarin Chinese spoken by more than half the world’s population. Studying Chinese gives you access to this economic power, with huge international influence and ever-growing relations with Aotearoa.
What will my study involve:
Learn modern standard Chinese, both spoken and written. Experience Chinese society, including literature, cinema, technology, and modern culture. UC’s Confucius Institute, in collaboration with Huazhong University of Science and Technology, has opportunities to practise Chinese language and experience the culture on campus. Exchange opportunities with China, including business tours and language immersion with Chinese universities.
Career Opportunities:Learning Chinese will open up work both in Aotearoa and overseas, including exchange opportunities while you are studying. There are lots of ways to strengthen your cross-cultural communication and awareness at UC. Career pathways could include: interpreting and translation tourism and travel agencies business and trade relations immigration.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
15 July 2024, 17 February 2025, 14 July 2025
University of Canterbury
Warehouse, 20 Kirkwood Ave,
Ilam,
CHRISTCHURCH,
Upper Riccarton,
8041, New Zealand
Applicants must have completed New Zealand University Entrance through NCEA; or Cambridge International Examinations (CIE); or International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) or any other equivalent overseas qualification.
Applicants must also satisfy our English language entry requirements:
Applications after the deadline date (8 December) will be considered if places are available.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Canterbury is a truly global university with links to leading institutes worldwide that strengthen its teaching and research ties.