The Diploma of Arts provides you with opportunities to interpret human culture and behaviour from different perspectives and periods. Your studies will explore today’s big questions. You'll learn how to support the social and economic development of the human race andor to be immersed in creativity, performance and innovation. This award is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first year of your Bachelor of Arts study, or you may enrol in this degree to pursue your passion and undertake one of the majors in the Bachelor of Arts, or if you decide you would like to extend your curiosity and try units from a number of disciplines. The Diploma of Arts gives you the flexibility to choose from a wide range of subjects with over twenty named majors and minors, you can select subjects to build your knowledge, and electives to enhance your skills.China is one of the world’s oldest civilisations. It is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing economies in the world. China has played an increasingly significant role in world economy and politics over the past decades. Learn more about the histories and cultures of China as you immerse yourself in Mandarin. Our program is geared toward practical use of the Chinese language and takes a holistic approach to developing your literacy in Chinese through the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. We cater for complete beginners to advanced speakers and offer many opportunities to enhance your studies by overseas study visits. The major consists of six core language units supplemented by an extensive introduction to the culture of contemporary China. At the University of Tasmania, we teach in an exciting combination of face-to-face and online modes combining the best of personal attention with the best of digital assistance to keep you motivated and constantly refining your language skills wherever you are.