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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Chinese

Honours degree
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The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Chinese is a one-year programme presented in Chinese and designed to deepen students' knowledge of Chinese language and culture.

In order to achieve the goal, the programme requires that students spend one semester at Renmin University in Beijing, China. Bursaries and scholarships are made available by the Chinese Government for further studies in China. ​

Contact information
Mr Allen Luo
Programme Leader
+27 21 808 2033

Programme overview

Duration
One year
Campus
Stellenbosch
Type
Coursework

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When applying

When applying for a postgraduate programme, some may require you to upload additional supporting documents beyond completing the standard application form online. Where such documents are required, more information will appear under the section below titled “Supporting Application Documents.”

Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum admission requirements

A Bachelor's degree with a final mark of 65% in Chinese at third-year level (NQF level 7).

Programme structure

Compulsory Modules
11303 : Chinese and Aspects of Cultural Mediation 771(90)
12190 : Project (Chinese Literature, Culture or Language) 772(30)

The one module consists of different topics in Chinese language, literature and culture presented in weekly seminars. During seminars, you submit assignments and do oral presentations on specific topics.

The other module comprises an independent research project for which you must do your own research.

You will be given the opportunity to attend an intensive three-month course at a Chinese university.

Last updated 01 April 2026
Disclaimer:
The University reserves the right to amend the information on this webpage at any time. While every effort is made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and complete, it may be subject to change or become outdated. It remains the responsibility of prospective students to verify all details against the relevant faculty yearbook or directly with the relevant department.

Application dates

South African students
Applications open:
1-Apr 2026
Applications close:
30-Sep 2026

International students
Applications open:
1-Apr 2026
Applications close:
30-Sep 2026