Diploma
Whether you are brushing up or starting from scratch with a whole new language, Deakin's Diploma of Chinese is designed to sharpen your language skills and deepen your cultural understanding.
By studying Chinese (Mandarin) alongside your degree, you'll gain the linguistic skills, as well as the essential cultural, historical and social perspectives that will give you a leading edge in a range of exciting careers.
Through this diploma, you'll learn communication skills in Mandarin Chinese and develop an understanding of Chinese culture and ways of life. Gain fluency by taking part in activities across a range of topics focusing on grammar, lexicons, vocabulary and sentence structure. You'll also learn about cultural, historical sociolinguistic and political dimensions of the societies and cultures that make up the Chinese speaking world.
Do you want to develop your language skills to build a global career?
Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language globally, and as a continuing ancient civilisation, Chinese culture is boundlessly fascinating. Our Chinese language program allows you to gain proficiency in spoken and written Chinese, and provides an understanding of Chinese culture and ways of life.
Increase your understanding and career opportunities by taking complementary units related to China and Asia in:
In-country study*
The in-country language program is available to students completing the Diploma of Chinese via study abroad. The program is a unique part of language study and an excellent way of accelerating completion of the diploma.
As a second or third-year or advanced-level student, you can spend six weeks studying language and culture in its own environment. You'll be able to converse, read and write about more complex topics and build upon your knowledge of grammar.
For more information about the in-country language program please refer to the work-integrated learning website or contact the WIL team: artsed-wil@deakin.edu.au.
The Diploma of Chinese will equip you with skills in the Chinese language that will give you a competitive edge and expand your employment options far beyond Australian shores to exciting and challenging positions in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Adding an international aspect to your degree can open doors to better career opportunities in:
For more information go to DeakinTALENT
To qualify for the award of Diploma of Chinese, a student must successfully complete;
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.