Overview

This Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Japanese Studies B.Phil programme from The University of Western Australia is suitable for complete beginners and for students who have completed secondary school language studies. It is possible to combine Japanese Studies with a second major from within our other bachelor's degrees.

Studying Japanese language, culture and society means taking a significant step towards being Asialiterate – an important attribute for future global citizens, particularly in Australia.

Why study this course?

Study with experts in Japanese studies and language education

Attend conversation practice and functions in UWA’s traditional Japanese tatami room

Join the Japanese Students’ Association for language practice, cultural exchange and networking

Career opportunities:

There is high demand for graduates with knowledge of Japan and Japanese. Graduates with a major in Japanese can find employment in federal and state government departments and private industry and community groups.

The combination of Japanese with a major in another discipline (such as anthropology, economics, geography, history, industrial relations and politics) is becoming particularly attractive to employers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Japanese

Issues in Japanese Society and Culture

Culture, Society and the State in Asia

Australia and Asia

Popular Culture in Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Language Studies Asian studies View 58 other Bachelors in Language Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 068916E

To be eligible for UWA’s undergraduate degrees based on previous or current Australian Year 12 studies, applicants must have completed the relevant state Certificate of Education and achieved an Australian Tertiary Aggregate Rank (ATAR) of 75 or above. Applicants must also provide evidence of satisfying UWA’s ELC requirements.

Applicants completing the International Baccalaureate (IB) are required to successfully complete the diploma program. To be eligible for UWA’s undergraduate degrees, IB graduates will require a minimum score of 24 or higher (this may vary depending on the level of mathematics undertaken). Applicants must also provide evidence of satisfying UWA’s ELC requirements.

Admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52000 AUD / year

≈ 52000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Student: Commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why study this course?

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Perth

Funding

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