Chinese Studies graduates are widely sought after in both public and private sectors, across the fields of media, arts and culture, education, administration and finance. With China’s growing economic prowess, she has gained significant global influence, impacting many areas of our lives and our society. Chinese Studies graduates are best equipped with the necessary skills and understanding to pursue and capitalise on the opportunities she provides. Chinese Studies majors are given comprehensive training in classical and contemporary Chinese Studies, covering literature, history, philosophy and other areas, like business management, and film and cultural studies. In comparison, Chinese Language majors have comprehensive training in Chinese linguistics and translation, giving them a superior understanding of the language and how to best utilise it professionally and for effective communication.

Armed with combined majors in other disciplines, graduates of the department have proven to be versatile yet sufficiently specialised for the career market. They have helped to fill the needs of local corporations and enterprises who require employers with an understanding of China or who are effectively bilingual to deal with various customer groups. Many graduates have also found employment in the various ministries and statutory boards, as well as in the fields of banking and finance, marketing and management, arts and heritage, and the mass media.