Arts (Japanese Studies), Bachelor

Ranked top 50 in the world for social sciences and languages, and with 30+ study areas, our Bachelor of Arts degree offers maximum choice and flexibility. The unique Professional Futures program, and our internships and industry connections ensure you will graduate career ready.

About Japanese studiesWe have one of the most extensive Japanese study programs in Australia, engaging you with Japanese language, culture and society. Flexible entry points (beginners, intermediate and proficient) ensure language study at a level that suits your background.Why choose Japanese studies?Communicating in Japanese and being sensitive to diverse international contexts are useful complements to any course of study, whether it’s law, business or the visual arts. We’re cross-disciplinary which means we study Japanese from a variety of perspectives – historical, artistic, religious, political, international – especially within the broader Asian context.Our Manga LibraryMonash’s Manga Library has a collection of more than 7,000 manga (graphic novels), covering all genres in Japanese, English and other languages. The library is also a social space for you to interact and share your passion for all things Japanese. It’s located in the Japanese Studies Centre, a unique building that underlines Monash’s strong commitment to the study of Japan.What will you study?Gain a broad understanding of Japan through topics such as:Linguistics/applied linguisticsContemporary society and cultureHistoryTranslation.Choose from a range of Japan-related units, including:Contemporary JapanJapanese popular culture and identityLiterature and filmJapanese communication in professional settings.What careers will you be ready for?Japanese studies provides options for a future in:LawInternational relationsCorporate and tourism sectorsTradeGovernmentGlobal studyWith Monash’s impressive international links, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Japanese language and culture to enhance your learning. You can take advantage of numerous opportunities to study in Japan through exchange programs with prominent universities, and scholarships are available from Monash as well as the Japanese government.Short term programs:Producing and consuming Japan: A study tour through local geographies and consumption practices – JapanIntensive language study programs in destinations such as Osaka University.Exchange programs to Japan include:Chiba UniversityHitotsubashi UniversityNagoya UniversitySaitama UniversityUniversity of TokyoWaseda University.Global Immersion Guarantee:As a Bachelor of Arts student, you’ll have access to the Monash Global Immersion Guarantee – an opportunity to spend two weeks studying in one of a variety of locations, with airfares and accommodation covered as part of your degree.Australia’s leading university language programWhen you study languages at Monash, you'll be studying at Australia’s largest international university, ranked in the top 1% in the world for Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences. We offer the most comprehensive, flexible and well-integrated program incorporating language acquisition with cultural competence. Choose from a wide range of Asian and European languages: Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, and Korean; and French, German, Italian, and Spanish and Latin American studies (within the European Languages Area of Study). Find out more about Languages at Monash.