Graduates from the Department of Chinese Studies 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. Graduates from the Department of Chinese Studies are best equipped with the necessary skills and understanding to pursue and capitalise on the opportunities she provides. Through understanding the complex history, society, language and culture of China and the Chinese diaspora, our students develop effective communication, social interaction and presentation skills, and are equipped with broad knowledge, critical reasoning and diverse perspectives.

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 employees 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, education and research, as well as media and journalism.