BA (Hons) Linguistics and Japanese Studies in Sheffield United Kingdom | The University of Sheffield

This four-year program is offered in collaboration with the School of East Asian Studies. The Japanese component features rigorous language training (starting from beginner level) alongside courses focused on Japan and East Asia. Your Linguistics curriculum will equip you with the analytical frameworks and theoretical foundations needed to excel as a linguist.
Merge linguistic study with intensive language acquisition and comprehensive exploration of Japanese culture to gain nuanced understanding of this vibrant nation.

Enhance your language capabilities by examining how languages function, how they're processed cognitively, and their practical applications - giving you the essential framework to analyze Japanese language, traditions, and governance.

Join one of Britain's most established Japanese studies programs, boasting six decades of excellence in developing field leaders. Our distinguished faculty will provide the cultural insights, linguistic proficiency, and academic expertise to thoughtfully examine Japan's society, heritage, government, and arts. Beyond mastering phonetic scripts (Kana) and approximately 2000 Kanji characters, you'll complete a year of study at a Japanese institution.
Transform into an internationally-minded linguist - deeply comprehend Japan's captivating landscape through the interdisciplinary study of language, culture, and political systems.
Learn from top-tier educators - we rank 4th nationally for linguistics (The Complete University Guide 2023)
Top-rated institution - recognized as #1 in NSS 2023 for Asian studies in the UK, with faculty renowned for supporting academic and professional development.
Language immersion, International exchange