B.A. Japanese Studies

BA (Hons) Japanese Studies Aims to provide students with a firm grounding in the Japanese language along with understandings of Japan in historical, cultural social and global contexts. Applicants should be aware that learning Japanese is very intensive and that a great deal of time is required for this throughout the course (extending through the summer period between years one and two, particularly for beginners). The first few weeks may be particularly intensive for those who have not encountered Japanese script and we strongly advise all applicants to ensure that they have learned at least the hiragana script prior to Week One of teaching; guidance on materials to help with this can be obtained from language tutors.