Chinese studies allow scholars to engage with contemporary China by studying religion, popular culture, and economics. Students may also learn about history and literature and study the changes in China’s international relations and law.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.