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Why study Chinese studies at La Trobe?

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1st in Victoria

We’re the best in Victoria and third in Australia for employer satisfaction, with a rating of 88.1 per cent.

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2023, 2022 Employer Satisfaction Survey [PDF, 812 KB]

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Top 50 in the Asia-Pacific

La Trobe is ranked as one of the best 50 universities across East Asia, South-East Asia and Oceania.

Times Higher Education (THE), 2022, Best universities in Asia 2022

Career opportunities in Chinese studies

Career pathways

Studying Chinese builds skills in communication, cultural awareness and problem solving to prepare you for a range of careers.

Possible roles include:

  • Cultural diversity manager
  • Diplomat
  • Translator or interpreter
  • Foreign correspondent journalist
  • Tutor

Future employers

Potential employers of Chinese studies graduates include:

  • Government agencies
  • Universities and research institutes
  • Financial institutions
  • Media networks
  • Tourism councils
  • Humanitarian aid agencies
  • International trading companies

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