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Japanese Studies MA

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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Japanese Studies PhD, MPhil

University of Manchester United Kingdom

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Japanese PhD, MPhil, MSc, MSc(Res)

University of Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Language Learning and Japanese Language Teaching MA

University of Greenwich United Kingdom

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Japanese Studies MPhil

University of Oxford United Kingdom

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Japanese Language and Culture MA

Sofia University Bulgaria

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Japanese Studies MLitt

Newcastle University United Kingdom

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Study a Japanese Studies Masters 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 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

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