Faculty of Arts Japanese Studies

Offered As:	Major
URL:	https://japanese.hku.hk/programme.html
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes
Credits:	72
What is it about?	The programme combines intensive training in Japanese language with a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives into Japanese history, literature, society, and culture. Students follow a core language pathway for three years, developing a high level of proficiency in Japanese while simultaneously enriching their understanding of Japan through a diverse selection of elective courses taught in Japanese and English.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	School of Modern Languages and Cultures (SMLC)

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	Major: Without prior knowledge in Japanese: A grade of C+ or above in JAPN1011, JAPN1088 and JAPN1099 With prior knowledge in Japanese: A grade of C+ or above in JAPN1011 and students are required to take a placement test to determine their level of entry into the core language pathway. For details, please check with SMLC.
Career opportunities	Graduates will be prepared to enter a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors in which a comprehensive and sophisticated understanding of Japan is essential to success. For further information, please check with SMLC, Faculty or CEDARS (Careers & Placement).
Further information	http://www.japanese.hku.hk/
Contact	T: 39172000 E: smlc@hku.hk

* Note: Students pursuing curricula with major / minor programme(s) must complete at least one major programme from their home Faculties upon graduation. Disclaimer: The information mainly applies to students admitted in 2024-25 and thereafter. For students from different cohorts, the information is only for reference. Please check with Faculty/offering department for details. The pre-requisite requirements / conditions are subject to changes by Faculties from time to time, and students are advised to check with their Faculty Office in case of doubt.