Japanese

Would you like to develop your written and spoken Japanese language skills so you could live or work in another country? Are you interested in learning about Japan’s history, literature and culture? If so a modern languages course in Japan and/ or another European language may be for you. Courses often include time abroad studying at a university, or teaching.

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Universities Offering Degrees within

Japanese

Institution Name	Country	Campus Style	Institution Size	Selectivity	Education Model
University of Birmingham	UK, UAE	Our campus is just outside of the city centre of Birmingham, 7 minutes from our train station.	Very Large Institution >30,000	Selective (25-50% admitted)	We are a Russell Group university which hosts outstanding teaching and learning on campus.
Cardiff University	UK	City Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Selective (25-50% admitted)	We have 350 different courses in a wide range of subjects
Durham University	UK	Given the collegiate nature of the university, we are both in the city centre and outside of it.	Large Institution 15,000-30,000 A high volume of applications means a number of programmes can be more selective than others	Extremely Selective (<10% admitted)	Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)
Lafayette College	USA	A small city with big charm, Easton is a hot spot for shows, food, festivals, trails, and more.	Small Institution <5000	Selective (25-50% admitted) ~30% acceptance rate	Lafayette blends liberal arts and engineering, with a keen focus on interdisciplinary studies.
University of Manchester	UK	Island Campus in a City	Very Large Institution >30,000	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)	Single subject focus with some predefined combination/Joint Honours courses that combine complementary areas of study e.g. Engineering with Management
Minerva University	USA, South Korea, India, Germany, Argentina, UK and Taiwan.	Safe, welcoming residences in dynamic urban environments	Small Institution <5000	Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) - https://www.minerva.kgi.edu/undergraduate-program/admissions/applicant-qualifications/	Fully active learning in every class. Small, engaging seminar format.
Oxford Brookes University	UK	Suburban Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Our entry requirements vary from course to course. They range from 104-136 UCAS tariff points.	Our graduates are known for their employability, students benefit from our strong industry links.

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Common Degree/ Major Names

BA	Translation, Media and Modern Language
BA	Japanese for International Business
BA	Japanese Studies
BA	Applied Languages
BA	Modern Languages and Translation
BA	Modern Languages
BA	Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

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Useful Skills

	Note Taking
	Analytical
	Organisation
	Speaking (Verbal Communication)
	Written Communication
	Attention to Detail
	Listening

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