
Study a key world language used in social, cultural and economic pursuits, research, and diplomacy in the world.
Graduates with Japanese linguistic skills and cultural knowledge have been engaged in diverse sectors, including business, international relations, law, education, media, engineering and interpreting/translation.
The Japanese Advanced major is for students who have completed substantial Japanese study. If you have no previous knowledge of Japanese, then the Japanese major is for you.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Japanese cultural adviser
- Japanese interpreter
- Japanese translator
- Japanese-speaking logistics manager
- Head of languages
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4-minute read

UQ people
Chiemeka’s PhD story: cost-effective treatment for brain disorders
4-minute read

UQ people
Meet the CEO championing neurodiversity in the workplace
4-minute read
This Major is available as:
- Major
- Extended Major
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Online study
- Overseas study
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Voices from Japan
- Language and Society in Japan
- Reading and Writing Skills in Japanese
- Anime Japanese
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