BA - Japanese in Newnham Australia | University of Tasmania

The Bachelor of Arts offers unparalleled flexibility in higher education. Featuring more than twenty specialized majors, this program lets you craft your academic journey by combining core subjects with skill-building electives. Our students possess an insatiable curiosity about life's profound questions, revel in intellectual exploration, and pursue wisdom and creativity throughout their lives. As part of the University of Tasmania's academic community, you'll join passionate scholars deeply committed to their disciplines. While Japanese pop culture permeates daily life through various media, how well do you truly understand Japan? As the planet's third-largest economy, Japan dominates global entertainment sectors like anime, manga, and video games. What does the international acclaim for Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli reveal about contemporary society? How do Sailor Moon and Disney princesses compare and contrast? Has Pokémon Go transformed perceptions of physical and digital realities? The Japanese major serves as your portal to understanding Japanese pop culture while developing global awareness. This critical perspective may profoundly reshape how you view your own cultural background.

UTAS's Japanese program provides comprehensive language acquisition alongside opportunities to sharpen global analytical skills. Our dedicated faculty collaborates with an engaged student body, fostering active participation to enrich academic growth and cultural comprehension. Through extensive international study programs, internships, and substantial scholarship support, we prepare graduates for diverse career paths in diplomacy, media, education, government, commerce, and creative industries.