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The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Chinese Studies programme at UTAR equips graduates with an in-depth understanding of Chinese history, literature, language, and culture. In addition to theoretical knowledge, students develop strong practical skills in speech, writing, research, analysis, and critique. The curriculum also incorporates courses in Malaysian studies and mass communication, ensuring that students remain aligned with the country’s evolving needs and developments.

This programme is fully recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA). UTAR boasts the largest enrolment of Chinese Studies students in Malaysia and has a highly qualified faculty, with the most comprehensive team of PhD lecturers in the field.

Any of these:

• STPM: Grade C in 2 subjects+Credit in SPM Chinese+Pass in SPM English.
• STAM: Jayyid+Credit in SPM Chinese+Pass in SPM English.
• A-Level: Grade D in 2 subjects+Credit in SPM Chinese+Pass in SPM English.
• UEC:Grade B in 5 subjects+Credit in SPM Chinese+Pass in SPM English.
• SAM: ATAR 70, Grade B in 2 subjects+Credit in SPM Chinese+Pass in SPM English.
• CPU: 70% Average in 6 subjects+Credit in SPM Chinese+Pass in SPM English.
• IB Diploma: 24 points (excluding bonus)+Credit in SPM Chinese+Pass in SPM English.
• Foundation (UTAR): CGPA 2.00+Credit in SPM Chinese+Pass in SPM English.
• Matriculation / Other Foundations: CGPA 2.00+Credit in SPM Chinese+Pass in SPM English.
• Diploma (Level 4, MQF): CGPA 2.00+Credit in SPM Chinese+Pass in SPM English.
• Other Recognised Qualifications: As determined+Credit in SPM Chinese+Pass in SPM English.

English Language Requirements:

• Malaysian Applicants: Pass in SPM English / equivalent.
• International Applicants: Minimum IELTS 5.0 / MUET Band 3 / TOEFL 40(iBT) / 7.5 (Essentials) / PTE 47 / Cambridge English 154 / 100(OET) / ELS CIEP Level 107 / equivalent*.
• Exemption applies to qualifications conducted fully in English or applicants from countries where English is the official language, but they must still have a pass in SPM English / equivalent.

Chinese Language Requirement Waiver:

• O-Level Chinese Language - Credit
• UEC Chinese Language - Credit
• STPM Chinese Language - Pass
• New HSK (since 2010) - Level 5 (min. 195/300)
• TOCFL (since 2013) - Level 4

     Year 1

• Chinese History (China to 1840) Öйúͨʷ 
• Chinese in Malaysia ÂíÀ´Î÷ÑÇ»ªÈ˸ÅÂÛ 
• Communicative English 
• Elective B I 
• History of Chinese Literature ÖйúÎÄѧʷ 
• Introduction to Chinese Studies ¹úѧ¸ÅÂÛ 
• Introduction to Literature ÎÄѧ¸ÅÂÛ 
• Malaysian Chinese Literature Âí»ªÎÄѧ 
• Method of Using Chinese Reference Books ÖÐÎŤ¾ßÊéʹÓ÷½·¨ 
• Modern Chinese Language ÏÖ´úººÓï 
• MPU1* 
• MPU1** 
• Selected Poetry of Tang and Song Dynasty ÌÆËÎÊ«Ñ¡ 
• The Four Confucian Classics ËÄÊé 

      Year 2

• Chinese Etymology ÎÄ×Öѧ 
• Co-Curriculum 
• Elective A I 
• Elective A II 
• Elective A III 
• Elective B II 
• Elective B III 
• History of Chinese Thought Öйú˼ÏëÊ· 
• History of Modern Chinese Öйú½üÏÖ´úÊ· 
• Modern and Comtemporary Chinese Literature ÖйúÏÖµ±´úÎÄѧ 
• Selection of Ci Poetry ´ÊÑ¡ 
• Selected Texts from Tang and Song Periods ÌÆËÎÎÄÑ¡ 
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies Ëï×Ó±ø·¨ÓëÉÌÒµ²ßÂÔ 

      Year 3

• Elective A IV 
• Industrial Training 
• Modern Chinese Thought Öйú½üÏÖ´ú˼Ïë 
• MPU3 
• National Language/Other Language 
• Project I 
• Project II

Elective A I - Choose 2 course(s)

• Book of Odes Ê«¾­ 
• Selected Texts for Reading and Writing ÎÄÑ¡ÓëÏ°×÷ 
• Shi Ji (Historical Records) Ê·¼Ç 
• The Song of Chu ³þ´Ç 

Elective A II - Choose 2 course(s)

• Classical Chinese Novel Öйú¹ÅµäС˵ 
• Introduction to Literary Criticism ÎÄѧÅúÆÀ¸ÅÂÛ 
• Selected Literary Works from Han, Wei, and Six Dynasties Periods ººÎºÁù³¯Ê«ÎÄÑ¡ 
• Study of Chinese History in Malaysia ÂíÀ´Î÷ÑÇ»ªÈËÊ·Ñо¿ 
• Theory and Practice of Translation

Elective A III - Choose 2 course(s)

• Classical Chinese Language ¹Å´úººÓï 
• Prescribed Texts in Chinese Classical Literature Öйú¹ÅµäÎÄѧרÖø 
• Selected Readings in Chinese History ÖйúÀúʷרÖø 
• Selected Texts of World Chinese Literature ÊÀ½ç»ªÎÄÎÄѧ 
• Selected Works of Chinese Philosophy ÖйúÕÜѧרÖø 

Elective A IV - Choose 2 course(s)

• Chinese Phonology ÉùÔÏѧ 
• Comparative Study of Malaysian Chinese and Malay Literature Âí»ªÎÄѧÓëÂíÀ´ÎÄѧ±È½Ï 
• Creative Writing ÎÄѧ´´×÷ 
• Religious Thoughts in Chinese Culture and Philosophy ÖйúÎÄ»¯ÓëÕÜѧÖеÄ×Ú½Ì˼Ïë 
• Selections of Qu Poetry ÇúÑ¡

Elective A V - Choose 2 course(s)

• Modern Chinese Thought ÖйúÏÖ´ú˼Ïë 
• Prescribed Texts in Chinese Classical Literature ¹ÅµäÎÄÂÛ 
• Selected Readings in Chinese History ÖйúÀúÊ·ÎÄÑ¡ 
• Selected Texts of World Chinese Literature ÊÀ½ç»ªÎÄÎÄѧ 

Elective B I - Choose 1 course

• English for Business 
• English for Mass Communication

Elective B II - Choose 1 course

• Introduction to Journalism 
• Management Principles 
• News Reporting and Writing

Elective B III - Choose 1 course

• Introduction to Political Science 
• Organisation and Human Resource 
• Principles of Marketing 
• Understanding Politics: State, Nation and Government

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

• Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
• Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
• Introduction to Japanese
• Introduction to Korean
• Introduction to Tamil Language
• Introduction to Thai Language

MPU1- - Choose 1 course(s)

• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students 
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students 

MPU1 - Choose 1 course(s)

• Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 

MPU 3 - Choose 1 course

• Business and Society 
• Culture and Communication 
• Development Trends in Malaysia
• Human Resource Management
• Introduction to Sociology

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course

• Art, Craft, and Design
• Arts and Cultural Performance
• Business Plan Writing & Preparation
• Community Project
• Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
• Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
• Leadership and Teambuilding
• Managing Personal Finance
• Music Performance
• Management of Martial Arts Activity
• Management of Sports Activity
• Oral Communication
• Social Entrepreneurship Project
• Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
• Team Work and Collaborative Project
• Work Ethics and EQ