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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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International Business with Japanese MA

The University of Edinburgh Business School United Kingdom

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Japanese Studies and Intensive Language MA

SOAS University of London United Kingdom

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Second Languages - Japanese BEd

University of Alberta Canada

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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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Linguistics and Japanese Studies BA

University of Sheffield United Kingdom

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Japanese BA

Murdoch University Australia

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Language Learning and Japanese Language Teaching MA

University of Greenwich United Kingdom

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Japanese (Foundation) UG:Certificate

Ara Institute of Canterbury New Zealand

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Japanese Studies PhD, MPhil

University of Manchester United Kingdom

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English Literature with Japanese BA (Hons)

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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Japanese BA

University of Oxford United Kingdom

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BCom with Japanese NT22 BCom

University of Birmingham United Kingdom

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Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA (Hons)

York St John University United Kingdom

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