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Bachelors Degrees in Japanese Studies Worldwide

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Japanese BA

SOAS University of London United Kingdom

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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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History with Japanese BA (Hons)

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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Japanese BA

Murdoch University Australia

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Japanese Studies BA

Sofia University Bulgaria

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BCom with Japanese NT22 BCom

University of Birmingham United Kingdom

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Japanese BA

University of Oxford United Kingdom

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Theorising Japanese Cinema Short Course

Birkbeck, University of London United Kingdom

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French and Japanese BA

Cardiff University United Kingdom

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Study a Japanese Studies degree abroad in 2025

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

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