Foundation Studies Program (Standard) - Arts (X0F:1) (0100808) + Diploma of Arts - Chinese (A1A) (0100746)

Program Description Foundation Studies Program (Standard) - Arts (X0F:1) (0100808): The Foundation Studies program is a direct academic pathway to first-year undergraduate degree study, or an equivalent. The program acts as a bridging course for international students who wish to study a university undergraduate degree course but who don’t yet meet academic requirements and/or have the English language skills for tertiary study.

To successfully complete the program, students must achieve a 50% pass in all units, including English.

Upon successful completion of the course, graduates can enter one of the University of Tasmania’s undergraduate degree courses.

Diploma of Arts - Chinese (A1A): The Diploma of Arts provides students with opportunities to interpret human culture and behaviour from different perspectives and periods. Their studies will explore today’s big questions. They will learn how to support the social and economic development of the human race and/or to be immersed in creativity, performance and innovation.

This award is designed to allow students to choose their path: it can be the first year of Bachelor of Arts study, or they may enroll in this degree to pursue their passion and undertake one of the majors in the Bachelor of Arts. The Diploma of Arts gives them the flexibility to choose from a wide range of subjects with over twenty named majors and minors, they can select subjects to build their knowledge, and electives to enhance skills.

China is one of the world’s oldest civilisations. It is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing economies in the world. China has played an increasingly significant role in world economy and politics over the past decades. Learn more about the histories and cultures of China as students immerse themselves in Mandarin. This program is geared toward practical use of the Chinese language and takes a holistic approach to developing literacy in Chinese through the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. This program will cater for complete beginners to advanced speakers and offer many opportunities to enhance studies by overseas study visits. The major consists of six core language units supplemented by an extensive introduction to the culture of contemporary China. University of Tasmania’s faculty teach in an exciting combination of face-to-face and online modes combining the best of personal attention with the best of digital assistance to keep motivated and constantly refining language skills wherever they are.

A knowledge of China with Mandarin language skills means a huge variety of diverse careers are open to students. As Australia's relations with China have expanded enormously so has the demand for skills in Chinese language and an appreciation of Chinese cultural forms. Particular industries where this demand is strongest include: diplomacy, tourism, accounting and finance, translators and interpreters, law, technology, business and education.