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Japan fascinates people all over the world. As a student of Japanese Studies, you learn to understand current issues through various subjects – especially history, sociology and political science. Among other things, you study political periods and delve into Japan's relations with neighboring countries Korea and China. In addition to historical and social science perspectives, the program also focuses on Japan in a global context.
At Japan Studies you will learn to speak and write Japanese. The language plays an important role in the teaching and is therefore a central part of the education. The language teaching is often carried out by Japanese people, and it is based on dialogue, so that you can practice the Japanese language in everyday life. You will read texts in Japanese, and you will also work with grammar and translation.
A semester in Japan The program usually includes the opportunity to spend a semester studying at a university in Japan, so you can experience and study the country from the inside. Here you can hone your Japanese language skills and get to know Japanese society better. You will gain a thorough understanding of modern Japan, experience the unique Japanese culture up close, and build an understanding of Japanese society, so you can build bridges between Japan and Denmark. At the same time, it is a unique opportunity to build a network and make new international friends. Career opportunities With the bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies, it is an obvious choice to continue your studies on the master's degree in Global Area Studies. Here you can utilize your expert knowledge of Japan in a world with increased global interaction and growing interregional exchange. From Japanese Studies, you gain important analytical and communicative skills that are also valued in areas outside of Japanese Studies - both within the public and private sectors. For example, you can work in companies and institutions that are active in Japan. You can also work in areas such as communication and dissemination, development work, cultural exchange or act as a translator between different cultures. You also have the opportunity to continue your studies on a wide range of other master's degree programs.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Japan fascinates people all over the world. As a student of Japanese Studies, you learn to understand current issues through various subjects – especially history, sociology and political science. Among other things, you study political periods and delve into Japan's relations with neighboring countries Korea and China. In addition to historical and social science perspectives, the program also focuses on Japan in a global context.
At Japan Studies you will learn to speak and write Japanese. The language plays an important role in the teaching and is therefore a central part of the education. The language teaching is often carried out by Japanese people, and it is based on dialogue, so that you can practice the Japanese language in everyday life. You will read texts in Japanese, and you will also work with grammar and translation.
A semester in Japan The program usually includes the opportunity to spend a semester studying at a university in Japan, so you can experience and study the country from the inside. Here you can hone your Japanese language skills and get to know Japanese society better. You will gain a thorough understanding of modern Japan, experience the unique Japanese culture up close, and build an understanding of Japanese society, so you can build bridges between Japan and Denmark. At the same time, it is a unique opportunity to build a network and make new international friends. Career opportunities With the bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies, it is an obvious choice to continue your studies on the master's degree in Global Area Studies. Here you can utilize your expert knowledge of Japan in a world with increased global interaction and growing interregional exchange. From Japanese Studies, you gain important analytical and communicative skills that are also valued in areas outside of Japanese Studies - both within the public and private sectors. For example, you can work in companies and institutions that are active in Japan. You can also work in areas such as communication and dissemination, development work, cultural exchange or act as a translator between different cultures. You also have the opportunity to continue your studies on a wide range of other master's degree programs.
Admission Requirements
180+
6+
6.5+
24+
83+
Entrance exam You must have passed an entrance exam.
Specific admission requirements You must have passed the following specific admission requirements:
Danish A
English B
History B or History of Ideas B or Contemporary History B
Japanese A or propaedeutic teaching after admission
If you have not passed Japanese A, you must take propaedeutic classes during the program. It is therefore not a prerequisite that you have passed Japanese A before starting the program.
If you are missing one or more subject levels, you have the opportunity to supplement.
4 Years
Aug
Domestic
0 EUR
International
8,000 EUR
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Bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies
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Modern LanguagesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
At Japan Studies you will learn to speak and write Japanese. The language plays an important role in the teaching and is therefore a central part of the education. The language teaching is often carried out by Japanese people, and it is based on dialogue, so that you can practice the Japanese language in everyday life. You will read texts in Japanese, and you will also work with grammar and translation.
A semester in Japan
The program usually includes the opportunity to spend a semester studying at a university in Japan, so you can experience and study the country from the inside. Here you can hone your Japanese language skills and get to know Japanese society better. You will gain a thorough understanding of modern Japan, experience the unique Japanese culture up close, and build an understanding of Japanese society, so you can build bridges between Japan and Denmark. At the same time, it is a unique opportunity to build a network and make new international friends.
Career opportunities
With the bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies, it is an obvious choice to continue your studies on the master's degree in Global Area Studies. Here you can utilize your expert knowledge of Japan in a world with increased global interaction and growing interregional exchange. From Japanese Studies, you gain important analytical and communicative skills that are also valued in areas outside of Japanese Studies - both within the public and private sectors. For example, you can work in companies and institutions that are active in Japan. You can also work in areas such as communication and dissemination, development work, cultural exchange or act as a translator between different cultures. You also have the opportunity to continue your studies on a wide range of other master's degree programs.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
At Japan Studies you will learn to speak and write Japanese. The language plays an important role in the teaching and is therefore a central part of the education. The language teaching is often carried out by Japanese people, and it is based on dialogue, so that you can practice the Japanese language in everyday life. You will read texts in Japanese, and you will also work with grammar and translation.
A semester in Japan
The program usually includes the opportunity to spend a semester studying at a university in Japan, so you can experience and study the country from the inside. Here you can hone your Japanese language skills and get to know Japanese society better. You will gain a thorough understanding of modern Japan, experience the unique Japanese culture up close, and build an understanding of Japanese society, so you can build bridges between Japan and Denmark. At the same time, it is a unique opportunity to build a network and make new international friends.
Career opportunities
With the bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies, it is an obvious choice to continue your studies on the master's degree in Global Area Studies. Here you can utilize your expert knowledge of Japan in a world with increased global interaction and growing interregional exchange. From Japanese Studies, you gain important analytical and communicative skills that are also valued in areas outside of Japanese Studies - both within the public and private sectors. For example, you can work in companies and institutions that are active in Japan. You can also work in areas such as communication and dissemination, development work, cultural exchange or act as a translator between different cultures. You also have the opportunity to continue your studies on a wide range of other master's degree programs.
Admission Requirements
You must have passed an entrance exam.
Specific admission requirements
You must have passed the following specific admission requirements:
If you have not passed Japanese A, you must take propaedeutic classes during the program. It is therefore not a prerequisite that you have passed Japanese A before starting the program.
If you are missing one or more subject levels, you have the opportunity to supplement.
Domestic
International
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