Japanese Studies

Birkbeck, University of London
Undergraduate Grad Dip Full-time 1 Year Languages

About this course

Our Graduate Diploma in Japanese Studies is designed to develop your Japanese language skills and increase your knowledge of Japanese culture, as well as improving your research and study skills.

The course will help you gain fluency in the Japanese language and a critical understanding of Japanese culture and society. It is ideal if you wish to expand your knowledge of Japanese and Japanese culture in preparation for a Master's degree. It is also aimed at those who do not have a BA honours qualification in Japanese studies or those with a qualification at, or near, BA level.

Highlights

  • You will be taught by specialists from a centre of teaching and research excellence that prides itself on research-led teaching in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish, making it an outstanding multidisciplinary team.

    Careers and employability

    Graduates can pursue career paths in Japanese organisations or businesses, in translation or teaching, and as researchers or journalists. Possible professions include:

  • translator

  • teacher

  • researcher

  • journalist

  • diplomatic services operational officer

  • interpreter.

    We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: Grad Dip

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: Grad Dip

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    2471 Librarians
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Graduate Diploma - Grad Dip
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Languages