Bachelor of International Studies - Japanese Advanced in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland

The Bachelor of International Studies emphasizes building language proficiency and understanding worldwide challenges through various social science lenses. This degree program includes three key elements: foundational coursework, a language specialization, and an international studies concentration. Students will also complete a mandatory study abroad term to strengthen their intercultural awareness and communication abilities. The curriculum offers diverse course options, each providing insights into the political, societal, and communicative dimensions of global affairs. Your overseas study period lets you immerse yourself in another culture through academic life and potential travel opportunities. Beyond being personally enriching, this experience shows prospective employers your adaptability in unfamiliar environments. Pairing your language studies with this international exposure helps solidify your linguistic abilities and progress toward fluency. From purchasing pastries at a Parisian bakery to sampling street food in Buenos Aires or enjoying traditional dishes in Seoul, your study abroad term will create lasting memories.

Japanese serves as an important global language for business, cultural exchange, academic research, and diplomatic relations. Professionals with Japanese language skills and cultural understanding find opportunities across multiple industries such as commerce, global affairs, legal fields, education, media, technology, and language services. The Advanced Japanese Major caters to students with significant prior Japanese education, aiming to achieve B2-C1 CEFR proficiency levels or N2-N1 on the JLPT scale.