Certificate in Languages in Chinese

University of Canterbury

If you are interested in languages and are studying an alternative degree programme at UC, you can do a course or two in your language of choice per year. The Certificate in Languages (CertLang) is also available to study part-time. Study Involve: Four courses at 100 and/or 200-level that can be completed in a minimum of 6 months full-time to 5 years part-time. Courses in the Certificate of Languages are introductory and no prior knowledge is required. Combine this Certificate with your other studies to gain knowledge in a language which can open up your future job prospects. Credits from this Certificate can be transferred to a Diploma in Languages or the Bachelor of Arts. 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