Postgraduate Certificate in Arts in Chinese

University of Canterbury

Like most general Arts qualifications, there is a wide range of subject choice available at UC, with more than 30 subjects on offer – from Anthropology to Te Reo Maori. The great thing about the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts is that this qualification can be: completed in a relatively short period of time (6 months full-time study or 1 year part-time) studied part-time, which is ideal for those wishing to undertake professional development or to expand their disciplinary knowledge in a relevant field whilst working or supporting other commitments. PGCertArts students will be introduced to sophisticated subject matter and develop skills in the critical evaluation of academic literature in their discipline or area of specialisation. They will also foster high-level skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. The Chinese programme teaches and supervises research on a wide range of topics – literary or cinematic, traditional or modern – focusing on China and the Chinese-speaking world. Our students are trained in critical thinking and academic writing, equipping them for diverse careers in the world or within universities. The Chinese programme is part of the Department of Global, Cultural and Language Studies and is affiliated with Cultural Studies and Cinema Studies programmes at UC. Study Involve: In addition to mainland-focused Chinese Studies, staff of the UC Chinese programme can supervise PhD thesis work on Sinophone Studies, which focuses on Chinese minorities and overseas Chinese-speaking communities, such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, and Chinese America.

Faculty of Arts