PG Dip in Arts specialisation in Japanese

Are you interested in Japanese anime, kimono and cosplay, or the history of samurai or Zen Buddhism? Studying Japanese at the University of Auckland will allow you to combine language learning with courses in Japanese culture and society, history, and religion.
Passionate teachers will help you learn one of the world’s most challenging languages in a well-structured, interactive, and enjoyable way. At the same time, you will develop cultural knowledge that will open your mind to new ways of thinking and allow you to interact with Japanese people comfortably both here in Auckland and beyond. There are courses for total beginners of Japanese as well as those who have studied Japanese before.

Postgraduate study in Japanese
You can take advanced courses and undertake your own research in areas such as:
- Japanese language
- Linguistics
- Literature
- History
- Religion and society
- Cultural and identity studies
- Teaching Japanese as a foreign language

New Zealand and Japan enjoy significant trade and cultural ties. Japan has the world’s third-largest economy and continues to be an important trading partner for New Zealand. With a major in Japanese, you can develop the in-depth skills and knowledge needed to bridge cultural gaps and work in social and business environments. Many of our top graduates choose to expand the possibilities of their Japanese major with a conjoint degree.

Graduates in Japanese move into a wide range of careers in international organisations, NGOs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and other areas of government. You might also work for a multinational or New Zealand company in Asia or within New Zealand’s Asian communities. Teaching is another popular option, with many of our graduates choosing to complete a period of OE teaching English in Japan.

Prerequisite: A major in Japanese, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee

Complete 120 points comprising:

At least 90 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in Japanese, and
0 to 30 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule, and
0 to 30 points from UOFAK - University of Auckland Other Courses

Selected courses must include exactly 120 points at level 700.

Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in Japanese

Complete at least 90 points from the following:

JAPN-BA(Hons) - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in Japanese (120 points)

Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule

Complete 0 to 30 points from the following:

BA(Hons) - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (120 points)

Selected courses must be approved by all Academic Heads concerned.

Other Courses

Select between 0 and 30 points from University of Auckland.

Selected courses must be approved by all Academic Heads concerned.

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