Learning Chinese opens a window to understanding China's culture, way of life, and how the nation now plays an increasingly active role in world affairs.
There are separate majors for native speakers of Mandarin and other Chinese dialects.
Many of students study Chinese alongside courses in business, education, tourism, engineering, information technology or politics, leading to careers in various fields.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Travel consultant
- Student recruitment officer
- Marketing manager
- Sales consultant
- International business consultant
- Chinese translator/interpreter
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Overseas study
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Spoken Chinese IA
- Written Chinese IA
- Spoken Chinese IB
- Written Chinese IB
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