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A degree in Japanese offers international students the chance to master the language while immersing themselves in Japan's vibrant culture, history and society

Japanese as a degree focuses on the comprehensive study of the Japanese language, culture, history, literature, and society. It enables students to become proficient in the Japanese language and gain a deep understanding of Japan's rich cultural heritage and contemporary issues.

Studying Japanese opens up exciting opportunities for engagement with Japan and its global influence.

Whether pursuing a career in academia, business, or the cultural sector, graduates with a degree in Japanese can contribute to enhancing cross-cultural understanding and facilitating international cooperation between Japan and the rest of the world. The knowledge and skills gained from this degree can lead to a fulfilling career path and personal growth through the exploration of a rich and diverse culture.

Graduates of a degree in Japanese will have diverse career options available to them, especially in fields related to international relations, translation, interpretation, language teaching, tourism, and cross-cultural communication. Depending on their interests and specialisation, they may pursue careers as language instructors, cultural exchange coordinators, international business consultants, or even work in diplomatic services.

Your degree program will provide a well-rounded education, blending language proficiency with cultural understanding. Modules you study could include:

  • Japanese Language (beginner to advanced levels)
  • Japanese Culture and Traditions
  • Modern Japanese Literature
  • Japanese History and Society
  • Japanese Media and Popular Culture

Graduates of a master's degree in Japanese will have advanced language proficiency and expertise in analysing and interpreting Japanese texts and cultural nuances. This level of education prepares students for higher-level language instruction, research, and academic positions.

Your master's degree program will focus on specialised research and analysis of Japanese language and culture. Modules you study could include:

  • Advanced Japanese Linguistics
  • Japanese Literature Analysis
  • Japanese Sociolinguistics
  • Translation and Interpretation Studies
  • Cross-Cultural Communication

All Japanese courses

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Second Languages - Japanese BEd

University of Alberta Canada

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Japanese BA

SOAS University of London United Kingdom

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International Business with Japanese MA

The University of Edinburgh Business School United Kingdom

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Oriental Languages and Culture Master Degree

IULM University of Milan Italy

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Japan Studies Bachelor of International Liberal Arts

International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) at Yamanashi Gakuin University Japan

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Japanese Studies NEW+A498 MSc

University of Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Arabic and Japanese BA

University of Leeds United Kingdom

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Japanese Studies BA

Sofia University Bulgaria

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Japanese Studies MLitt

Newcastle University United Kingdom

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Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA (Hons)

York St John University United Kingdom

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Japanese BA

Elizabethtown College United States

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English Language and Communication with Japanese BA (Hons)

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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Japanese Studies PhD, MPhil

University of Manchester United Kingdom

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Master of Arts in Japanese MA

University of Waikato New Zealand

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