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 Diploma in Chinese Studies (N70) 


Giving you that something xtra  

bullet The first and only such diploma course in Singapore

bullet One-semester China Immersion Programme at top Chinese universities

bullet Attractive MOE teaching bursaries covering full tuition fees and allowances


About the Diploma      

There's no doubt about it - China is where the action is these days. If you are keen to be part of the action, the Diploma in Chinese Studies (CHS) will help you get started. This first and only such diploma course in Singapore will train you to become education and business professionals who are proficient in the Chinese language and well acquainted with the Chinese culture.

Over 80 percent of the course is conducted in Chinese. With that, you will acquire a solid grounding in areas such as Chinese history, literature, popular culture and communication. You will also be trained in practical skills such as translation and media production.

There are two tracks of study - the Teaching or Non-Teaching track.

In the Teaching Track, you will spend the final semester at the National Institute of Education (NIE) to prepare for a career as a primary school Chinese Language teacher. Upon graduation, you will spend a year at NIE and receive a Diploma in Education (Chinese Specialisation) awarded by NIE. You can apply directly to the Ministry of Education (MOE) for a teaching bursary, which offers a monthly allowance on top of covering your tuition fees. 

For the Non-Teaching Track, during the final year, you will spend a semester on an industry project or an internship with a company where you can put your language skills into practice.

All final-year students also spend one semester in China, studying at one of the top Chinese university such as Zhejiang University City College or Huazhong Normal University. Besides attending classes, you will get to experience China through cultural trips  to key cities.

Career Prospects

Be a Chinese Language teacher, a translator or an interpreter, or work in companies that need professionals strong in the Chinese language. With your language proficiency and overseas exposure, you will have a competitive advantage when you work in local firms with China dealings or multinational companies that have a presence in China.

Further Studies  

Receive up to one semester’s exemption for relevant degree programmes at Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore.

You may also enjoy exemptions for the following overseas programmes:

• Zhejiang University, China – Bachelor of Chinese Studies

• Huazhong Normal University, China – Bachelor of Chinese Studies

• University of Queensland, Australia – Bachelor of Arts

• Shanghai University, China – Bachelor of Chinese Studies

• Shanghai International Studies, China – Bachelor of Chinese Studies

• Fudan University, China – Bachelor of Chinese Studies & Bachelor of Journalism

• Communication University of China – Bachelor of Chinese Studies & Bachelor of Journalism

 
 

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Entry Requirements

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.

Subject
'O' Level Grade
English Language as a First Language 1–6
Mathematics
(Elementary/Additional)
1–7
Higher Chinese
OR
Chinese      
1–4

1–2
Any two other subjects                  1–6

You must also fulfil the aggregate computation requirements for the ELR2B2-A aggregate type listed at http://www.np.edu.sg/admissions/Pages/elr2b2.aspx

If you are interested in applying for the MOE teaching bursary, please visit the MOE website at http://sg.dimension.jobsdb.com/career/default.asp?PID=1&AC=MOE&EC=RU&GC=&LID=Null&SP=1


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