Faculty of Arts Japanese Language

Offered As:	Minor
URL:	https://japanese.hku.hk/programme.html
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes
Selection process required:	No
Credits:	36
What is it about?	The Minor in Japanese Language follows the first three years of the core Japanese language pathway, presenting an attractive option for students wishing to learn Japanese to complement other courses of study.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	School of Modern Languages and Cultures (SMLC)

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	Minor: Without prior knowledge in Japanese: A grade of C+ or above in both JAPN1088 and JAPN1099 With prior knowledge in Japanese: Students are required to take a placement test to determine their level of entry into the core language pathway. For further details, please check with SMLC.
Career opportunities	For further information, please check with SMLC, Faculty or CEDARS (Careers & Placement).
Further information	https://japanese.hku.hk/index.html
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 is provided by the Faculties/Schools as of August 2026 and is subject to change by respective units. Students are advised to consult their Faculty/School Office(s) in case of doubt.