Bachelor of Arts with a major in Japanese Studies
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Overview
Japanese Studies caters to students from beginners to advanced. Units cover language, Japanese manga/anime, literature, culture, history and mass media. There are also translation and interpreting workshops.
We emphasise intercultural language learning, where learners explore and understand the relationship between language and culture.
This program can lead to many opportunities, for several reasons:
- Japan is one of the seven most industrialised countries in the world, with an important diplomatic and business presence.
- Japan is Australia’s largest trading partner.
- Japanese culture is popular throughout the world through anime, computer games, fashion and cuisine.
Degrees offering Japanese Studies
Key features
- Macquarie University has housed one of Australia’s leading centres for Japanese studies since 1988.
- Core language units are offered online – the first program of this kind in Australia, catering to students from diverse backgrounds.
- Travel scholarships are available for study in Japan, either in short in-country courses or at one of several exchange partner universities.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students with an interest in the Japanese language and culture.
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Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit |
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capstone | JPS316 | C | Intercultural Perspectives: Japanese and English | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | JPS units | 9 | ||
| Any level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 12cp from | JPS units | 12 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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Careers
Career Opportunities
With Japan placed as one of the seven most industrialised countries in the world, its diplomatic and business importance on the world stage, the popularity of Japanese culture throughout the world through anime, computer games, fashion and cuisine, and its position as Australia?s largest trading partner, Japanese study can lead to many opportunities. Students who study Japanese at university are in demand in industries such as diplomacy, education, translation, tourism and business.
Profiles
Our Students
Rachel Kwong
The degree I was interested in offered more at MQ than other universities. I cannot wait to go to Japan and nurture the knowledge I currently have.
an education in the top two per cent of universities in the world, giving you an international recognised and respected degree
