Japanese Studies
Our Japanese programmes offer much flexibility and can be studied as Single Honours or in a wide combination with other subjects.
Discover Japanese at Newcastle University
Language studies opens the door to mastering a new language while exploring the cultural, historical, political, and social contexts in which it is spoken.
Our programme focuses especially on contemporary Japanese culture. While we offer research-led modules on various elements of popular culture, animation and literature, our programme also gives students the opportunity to gain knowledge of Japanese history, society and politics through our foundational and external modules.
Find more information about our undergraduate degrees below.
We also offer courses for postgraduate students including Masters degrees and PhDs.
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Explore our undergraduate degrees
You can choose to study Japanese on one of our undergraduate degree programmes:
- Japanese Studies BA Honours
- Modern Languages BA Honours
- Modern Languages and Business Studies BA Honours
- Modern Languages and International Relations BA Honours
- Modern Languages and Linguistics BA Honours
- Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting BA Honours
You can also study Japanese at university as part of a degree offered by other Schools at Newcastle University.
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Graduate stories
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The most beneficial aspect was the year abroad, in which my language abilities drastically improved. During my final year I was taught many practical language skills (translation, interpretation, business Japanese).
Where might you go?
We're especially proud of the flexibility and variety we offer students during a Year Abroad in Japan. You can choose from a wide range of public, state and private universities in a range of cities including:
- Tokyo
- Kyoto
- Hokkaido
- Nagoya
- Fukuoka
- Kobe
- Hiroshima
- Akita
- Sendai
- Saitama
- Ibaraki
For more information about partner institutions please visit the link below. We keep our exchange partner information as up to date as possible, but sometimes changes happen at short notice.
Why study Japanese at Newcastle?
Internationally renowned East Asian experts
We're a diverse and multi-disciplinary team of internationally renowned East Asia experts. We work with colleagues in other schools who provide specialisms in the culture, politics and history of China, Japan and Korea.
We're proud to be one of only four leading higher education institutions in the UK to have been awarded exclusive, invitation-only membership to the Japan Foundation Nihongo Network ("Sakura network"). We promote Japanese language and culture in collaboration with local organisations.
Teaching quality
Newcastle University is a great place to pursue a Japanese language course. We're committed to academic excellence, teaching quality, and student experience.
Extra-curricular activities
We offer lots of extra-curricular activities during your Japanese university course, fostering intercultural exchange. This includes the student-run Anglo-Japanese Society and Modern Languages Society – both great ways to meet exchange students and explore new aspects of East Asian culture.
Tandem learning partnerships are also popular among our students. They're a great way to further enhance your language skills while studying Japanese at university.
We provide opportunities for students to take part in outreach activities at local schools and libraries, as well as the chance to engage with popular culture events. This helps to enhance your public speaking skills, communication and employability.
You can practice Japanese with native speakers on campus and join tandem learning partnerships, hosted by our partner universities in Japan. You'll also benefit from our Japan Foundation Nihongo Network ("Sakura network") membership.