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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese

Chinese is a four-year direct honours programme which provides a concrete foundation in both classical and modern Chinese literature, a deeper understanding of Chinese language, and a broader perspective on Modern China and the Chinese Diaspora in Southeast Asia. The programme aims to equip students with multidisciplinary research skills and bilingual capabilities. We have strong and active interests in Modern Chinese Literature, Chinese Language, and especially the Chinese Diaspora in Southeast Asia. The Minor in Translation is another unique programme open to all NTU students who are interested in receiving practical and professional trainings in translation between Chinese and English. We also partnered the National Arts Council to run a Chinese creative writing residencies programme. Critically acclaimed writers, both local and international, will work on a literary project of their own and teach creative writing courses in NTU. Eminent writers who have been in residence include Yeng Pway-Ngon (Singapore) and Su Wei-Chen (Taiwan).

Nanyang Technological University
School of Humanities
Course type: Full-time
Course duration : 4 years (Direct Honours)

Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • Students are allowed to declare a minor offered by all schools in NTU.
  • Students are allowed to declare for a Second Major offered by CoHass Schools if they meet the requirement.
  • Students will not be offered a Minor or Second Major in the same field as their primary major.
Field of study
Humanities and Social Sciences
Certification offered

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese

Learn more about the programme

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

Qualification Requirement
A-Level
Polytechnic Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma
NUS High School Diploma
International and other qualifications

Internship

Internship duration

Students can choose any of the following options to fulfil the internship requirements:

  • Attachment: 10 weeks
  • Internship: 24 weeks
  • Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme: 24 weeks
Internship timeframe

Year 2 or 3, and any of the following options:

  • Attachment: May to Jul
  • Internship: Jan to Jun or Aug to Dec

Overseas exposure programme

The duration is about 2 weeks to 1 semester depending on the programme and it is non-compulsory.

Various student exchange and internship opportunities are available in NTU:

  • Summer and Winter Studies (GEM Discoverer)
  • Semester Exchange Programme (GEM Explorer)
  • Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) – can be used to fulfil internship credits

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Civil service
  • Education
  • Business management
  • Public relations
  • Journalism
  • Publishing
  • Translation
  • Theatre and the arts

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.