Why choose this course?
  • Not studied Japanese before? You can enter this course as a complete beginner or with an existing knowledge of Japanese.
  • From art to anthropology Ð in addition to your language skill modules, you can pick from a wide variety of modules covering social, cultural, anthropological, and historical issues in Japan.
  • Your Year Abroad Ð we offer one of the widest choices of partner universities in Japan so you can study on an exchange that suits you.
  • Prepare for your career - our language teaching includes translation work and the language used in a business environment that provides useful practice for your future career.
  • Get involved Ð youÕll be encouraged to join the active student-run Japanese Society on campus, and be invited to attend our regular guest lectures hosted by the Europe-Japan Research Centre.
  • Invaluable support Ð from encouraging cultural activities to helping you plan and structure your essays, youÕll be supported to ensure you get the most out of your time with us.

The Japanese Studies (Hons) programme is offered by Oxford Brookes University.