The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Arts (Japanese Studies)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis major offers you an insight into one of Asia’s foremost economic and cultural powerhouses. You’ll learn and develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, while exploring contemporary Japanese society and culture. Studying Japanese language, culture and society means taking a significant step towards being Asialiterate – an important attribute for future global citizens, particularly in Australia.
Show competence in the Japanese language in the four skills of language acquisition – reading, writing, listening and speaking, operate effectively in daily conversations or complex discussions in social and academic work situations and, understand and engage with Japanese-language texts and Japan-relevant English-language material – written, audio or visual – of an intellectual nature in particular areas of interest and expertise
Delivery mode
The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 35 Stirling Highway, Perth
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Japanese Studies) will prepare you for the following roles.
Japanese Language Teacher
A Japanese Language Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging lessons that enhance proficiency in the Japanese language and its culture. Dutie...
Japanese Translator
Japanese Translators are fluent in the modern Japanese writing system and have a deep understanding of the Japanese kanji and kana scripts and char...
Language Teacher
Language Teachers provide private tuition and group classes for ESL students who want to learn English. They can work in Australia but many languag...
Foreign Language Analyst
A Foreign Language Analyst processes and translates foreign language materials while conducting research and producing intelligence reports. You’ll...
Conference Interpreter Translator
A Conference Interpreter Translator facilitates communication at conferences by translating spoken content in real time. You might work with intern...
Japanese Interpreter
Japanese Interpreters are confident communicators who interpret Japanese speech and dialogue into English and other languages (and vice-versa). The...
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