Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies
Southern University College · Skudai, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies is designed to build comprehensive knowledge and skills in Chinese Studies, including language, literature, historiography, philosophy, culture, and art. Students also develop analytical skills, language usage, appreciation, and expression.
The programme includes compulsory courses such as Introduction to Literature, Chinese writing and practical Chinese, Chinese teaching methodology, Industrial Internship, and a Graduation Thesis. Students also select elective subjects such as Classical Chinese Novels, Comparative Literature, and English Proficiency/Academic English.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Develop core knowledge of ancient and classical Chinese texts through modules such as Introduction to Ancient Texts and Chinese Philology.
- Build core language foundations with modules including Chinese Phonology and Chinese Writing and Practical Chinese.
- Start structured literature and historical study with courses such as History of Chinese Literature I and Survey of Chinese History I.
- Learn critical reading skills through modules like Critical Interpretation of Ancient Texts and Reading in Chinese Poetry.
- Strengthen advanced literature study with modules such as Modern Chinese, Modern Chinese Literature, and Contemporary Chinese Literature.
- Explore Chinese history and thought with modules such as Survey of Chinese History II and History of Chinese Thought.
- Deepen cultural and practical competencies through modules such as Chinese Cultural Studies and Social Survey and Chinese Teaching Methods.
- Progress into research capabilities with Research Methodology / Graduation Thesis I and Research Methodology / Graduation Thesis II.
- Apply your training in a real workplace setting through the Industrial Internship module.
- Complete thesis development with Research Methodology / Graduation Thesis III for the Honours requirement.
- Consolidate advanced analysis through continued work on Chinese literary and historical themes across compulsory modules.
- Complete graduation-focused learning through the programme’s thesis sequence and internship experience.
Curriculum
Programme structure on the official Southern University College programme page lists module names, but the published pages found during this enrichment did not include a credit-hours table by semester (Credit hours column with semester totals).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules and elective component (per programme page module list) | Introduction to Literature | ||
| Readings in Ancient Chinese Prose | ||||
| Reading in Chinese Poetry | ||||
| Reading in Ci-poetry | ||||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules and elective component (per programme page module list) | Modern Chinese Literature | ||
| Contemporary Chinese Literature | ||||
| Chinese Literature in Malaysia | ||||
| History of Chinese Literature | ||||
| Total | Total credit hours not published in the credit-hours table in the official sources found during this enrichment. | |||
Career outcomes
- You gain programme-ready expertise for careers in education as educators, including roles that draw on your knowledge of Chinese teaching methods and practical Chinese.
- You build strong capabilities for writing and communication careers, including opportunities as a writer or reporter using your Chinese language and literature training.
- You develop a research and analytical profile that supports roles as a researcher and administrator within academic and cultural organisations.
- You graduate with skills aligned to translation and language services, preparing you for work as a translator supporting Chinese-related content and communication needs.
- You prepare for cultural-sector careers such as librarian roles and cultural worker positions through your depth in Chinese literature, history, and cultural studies.
- You develop workplace readiness through the Industrial Internship module, helping you translate classroom learning into professional experience.
Employability rate
For Chinese Studies graduates in Malaysia, employability is estimated at around 78% with an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady but competitive demand for language, literature, and cultural-education skills.
Overall, the outlook is stable when you combine the degree with strong Chinese proficiency and portfolio-focused experience from internship and thesis work.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level | |
| Bachelor's degree |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language |
Language requirements
International applicants should meet Southern University College’s English competency requirements for programmes taught in English. If you do not meet the minimum English requirement, the university may require you to attend an intensive English programme (as stated for international students).
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 49000 / total program | Tuition for Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies: 49,000.00 RM (2025 programme fees for international students). |
| Other charges (Total) | MYR 7500 / total program | Other Charges total: 7,500.00 RM (application fee and administrative/student-pass related items are listed within the same international student fee table). |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | July 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | July 15, 2026 |
| Recommended apply-by | July 01, 2026 |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your international application
Complete the official online application during the published intake window on Southern University College’s application system. Upload your academic documents and any required supporting papers as requested by the university. Make sure your personal details and qualification information match your documents. Submit before the intake deadline so your application can be reviewed on time.
Provide English competency evidence
Attach an accepted English test result (or other official English evidence as permitted by the university). If you do not meet the minimum English requirement, confirm whether the university requires an intensive English programme before/for studies (as stated for international students). Ensure your scores are within the validity window required by the university. Keep your documents ready for any follow-up requests from admissions.