Bachelor of Arts (Honours) -Japanese and History (Year Abroad) (TV21)

The BA Japanese and… programme provides students with the highest level of competence in all aspects of the written and spoken language, as well as an introduction to both classical and modern Japanese culture in combination with another subject. 

From the study of contemporary Japanese society, film and popular culture to pre-modern literature and history, the BA Japanese is suitable for both absolute beginners as well as those with some prior knowledge of the Japanese language. If students already have prior knowledge of Japanese, they must sit a placement test in welcome week which will determine their entry level. Further information about these placement tests will be sent out to successful applicants before the start of the academic year.  

Students will spend the third year of study in Japan furthering their language proficiency and understanding of Japanese society and culture.