Japanese Studies The University of Manchester

Overview

Whether you’re a complete beginner or have studied Japanese before, you’ll develop your all-round Japanese skills through intensive classroom teaching and support for your own independent language learning. You’ll learn to express your ideas, converse fluently and translate accurately, developing a high level of spoken and written Japanese..

You’ll study more broadly and in finer detail about Japanese culture, society, and history through courses taught by world-class experts in their fields; developing critical and analytical skills needed for career success. 

You’ll spend your third year in Japan, putting your language skills into practice and experiencing Japanese society first-hand. In your final year, you’ll write a dissertation on your chosen topic, advised by a supervisor.

Career opportunities

• A degree in  Japanese Studies offered at The University of Manchester paves the way for an exceptionally broad range of careers. You will develop intercultural awareness and communication skills - both highly valued by employers.

• You'll also acquire transferable expertise at the very heart of language learning, including enhanced powers of perception and interpretation and advanced decision-making and multitasking skills.

• You'll develop independence and self-confidence during your residence abroad, and your intercultural communication skills will make you a strong contender for media, journalism and PR roles.
• Many of the graduates go straight into business services, marketing, advertising, management, banking or communications.