Japanese Studies, BA (Hons)

Japan offers a captivating blend of modernity, technology, and rich traditional culture. This Japanese studies course enhances your language proficiency and deepens your knowledge of Japanese society, culture, and politics over four years. You will engage in intensive language training, mastering kana and 2,000 kanji characters while building expertise in humanities and social sciences. A year abroad at one of our partner universities in Japan provides immersive, practical experience, complemented by a final-year dissertation supported by leading researchers.As part of the UK's longest-running Japanese studies program, with over 60 years of excellence, you benefit from award-winning faculty and a top-ranked curriculum—first in the 2023 National Student Survey for Asian studies. This degree emphasizes career development, equipping you with critical skills and real-world insights to excel in fields related to Japan, fostering both academic depth and employability.