Certificate in Arts in Chinese

University of Canterbury

The Certificate in Arts (CertArts) is designed for you to study at university level without having to commit to several years of study. It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time. Study Involve: Study from a range of subjects which offer field trips, real-world case studies, projects, and more. Complete four standard courses of your choice at 100 and/or 200-level in no more than two subjects. This Certificate can be studied full-time in 6 months or part-time for up to 5 years. Can be used as a pathway to the Diploma in Arts or the Bachelor of Arts with the ability to transfer your credits to those degrees. 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. Study Involve: Learn modern standard Chinese. 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.

Faculty of Arts