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University of Western Australia

Japanese is the language of one Australia's major trading partners and there is a high demand for graduates with knowledge of Japan and Japanese. The Japanese major caters for beginners and for students who have studied Japanese to WACE/Year 12 level or equivalent. Japanese popular culture, from anime to J-pop, has wide appeal and Japan continues to be a major world economic player forging strong trading links with Western Australia. Knowledge of the Japanese language offers student a passport to Asia's popular and business culture. UWA is fortunate to have a traditional Japanese Tatami room which is used for conversation practice and functions. Joining the Japanese Students Association will provide with excellent opportunities for language practice, cultural exchange, socializing and networking.
Basic knowledge of japanese.
The major studies includes development of high levels of competence in speaking, writing, listening and reading. It also offers a wide perspective on japanese culture, considering not only the culture and history of japan itself but also japanese speaking communities around the world including Australia.
After pursuing this degree, Students get opportunity to lay the foundation for further study at honours and postgraduate level.
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 a wide range of organizations in private industry as well as community organizations. 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. This course could lead to become a: Financial Market Dealer, Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer, Health and Welfare Services Manager, Interpreter, Journalist, Management Consultant, Media Producer, Policy Analyst, Policy and Planning Manager, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Translator.
$24866, per year.
3 years (BA), 4 years (BPhil(Hons))