Chinese Studies // Structure

Students (except those entering at Chinese Studies 1 entry point) complete the Chinese Studies major through a progression of eight language subjects (100 points). Students completing the major commencing at Chinese Studies 1 entry point must complete ten subjects (125 points).

Students will have their appropriate entry point determined by the Chinese Studies program, based on evidence of prior learning and/or results of a placement test as required. Please refer to the following link for further information:

http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asiainstitute/students/placement-tests

The entry points for this major are

• Chinese Studies 1 entry point: Students with no previous knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Chinese 1
• Chinese Studies 3 entry point: Students with little previous knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Chinese 3
• Chinese Studies 5 entry point: Non background students with lower advanced knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Chinese 5
• Chinese Studies 7 entry point: Students who have a Chinese-speaking background and minimal literacy skills usually enter the progression at Chinese 7
• Chinese Studies 9 entry point: Students who have a Chinese-speaking background and limited literacy in Chinese usually enter the progression at Chinese 9

This major requires the completion of either:

Entry Point 1

• 25 credit points of EP1 Level 1 Core subjects
• 50 credit points of EP1 Level 2 Core subjects
• 50 credit points of EP1 Level 3 Core subjects

OR

Entry Point 3

• 25 credit points of EP3 Level 1 Core subjects
• 37.5 credit points of EP3 Level 2 Core subjects
• 37.5 credit points of EP3 Level 3 Core subjects

OR

Entry Point 5

• 25 credit points of EP5 Level 1 Core subjects
• 37.5 credit points of EP5 Level 2 Core subjects
• 37.5 credit points of EP5 Level 3 Core subjects

OR

Entry Point 7

• 25 credit points of EP7 Level 1 Core subjects
• 37.5 credit points of EP7 Level 2 Core subjects
• 37.5 credit points of EP7 Level 3 subjects

OR

Entry Point 9

• 25 credit points of EP9 Level 1 Core subjects
• 37.5 credit points of EP9 Level 2 Core subjects

• 25 credit points of EP9 Level 3 Core subjects and 12.5 credit points of EP9 Level 3 Electives

Subject Options

Level 1

Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 1

Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 3

Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 5

Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 7

Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 9

Level 2

Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 1

Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 3

Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 5

Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 7

Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 9

Level 3

Level 3 Core subjects - Entry Point 1

Level 3 Core subjects - Entry Point 3

Level 3 Core subjects - Entry Point 5

Level 3 subjects - Entry Point 7

Level 3 Core subjects - Entry Point 9

Level 3 electives - Entry Point 9