Course code: #702
These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.
The Bachelor of Arts at the University of Wollongong will equip you for today’s rapidly changing world.
Mandarin is the first language of more than one billion people and the world's most spoken language.
China has a 5,000-year history and culture and boasts the fastest-growing economy worldwide.
Cultural and economic exchange between China and its neighbours continually increases, and Chinese language skills are now in great demand.
The Chinese (Mandarin) for Non-Chinese Background Students major is for students without prior knowledge of the language or Chinese characters.
At UOW, you will study Mandarin language, grammar, culture and history.
You will learn Mandarin from the comparative linguistic perspective and be able to express yourself clearly and accurately in spoken and written Mandarin in a wide range of situations, including social and the global business market.
By analysing film, poetry and other cultural products, you will learn to recognise and respond personally to differences between Chinese culture and your own cultural heritage.
Undertaking a work-integrated learning experience during your university education is now a significant contributor to being competitive in securing employment in your field of choice when you graduate from UOW.
The Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities internship program allows students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their degree in a workplace setting.
$44,439
| Cost of living | 1 person | $8,052 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $15,063 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $29,376 |
If you do not already meet the English requirements for your chosen course, you can complete an English course at UOW College Australia.
UOW also recognises English language courses offered by some other colleges in Sydney.
A guide to the length of the English course you may need to study is provided below.
Please note that this table should only be considered a guide. Lower Writing scores may mean you'll need to study English for longer.
| Score at time of application | Estimated time required to reach IELTS entry score (weeks) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | TOEFL | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| 6.5 | 86 | 12 | ||||
| 6.0 | 70 | 6* | 12 | 18 | ||
| 5.5 | 54 | 6# | 12 | 18 | 24 | |
| 5.0 | 40 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | |
| 4.5 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | |
| 4.0 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | |
| 3.5 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | |
| 3.0 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 48+ | |
* for students with 6.0 overall but 5.5 in either reading or writing
# for students with 5.5 overall but less than 5.0 in reading or writing
Applicants must have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to completing 13 years of schooling in Australia.
To succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications.
This is particularly important for degrees with a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
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