BA and Bachelor of Social Work - Japanese Studies (Junior Intermediate) in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

This five-year program provides an extensive and adaptable combined degree that certifies you as an accredited social worker while enabling you to broaden your qualifications with complementary majors and minors alongside the Bachelor of Social Work. Though the combined degree mandates a major or minor in Sociology, or a minor in Social Policy, you can select additional majors or minors in diverse fields like diversity studies, gender studies, Indigenous studies, or philosophy. The curriculum integrates social sciences, social policy, and social work theory and practice, with a strong focus on Australian and international social welfare studies. During the final two years, all students complete the professional social work program, which includes two supervised fieldwork placements in various settings under expert practitioners. The program establishes field education learning goals and cultivates values, skills, and knowledge, progressing students from beginners to practitioners who meet the AASW Practice Standards.

Marking its centennial in 2017, the University's Department of Japanese Studies stands as one of the oldest such departments in the English-speaking world. This major provides instruction in Japanese language and culture, equipping you to engage actively in our globalized society.
Through an extensive network of partner universities in Japan, you can participate in a transformative exchange program, refining your language and cultural competencies.

Culture courses utilize Japanese materials to explore diverse aspects of Japan, from ancient traditions to modern pop culture, spanning disciplines like history, literature, and media studies.

Even beginners will develop fundamental Japanese literacy and conversational skills. Those completing the major at advanced levels will achieve considerable fluency.

Students progress through tailored pathways outlined in the unit tables, based on their language proficiency. Completing any pathway results in a Japanese Studies major.

Placement in language units depends on HSC/IB results or individual assessments before enrollment. For guidance on your appropriate level or pathway, consult the Department.