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Our Degrees are changing.

In 2014, Part I (first year) units will be introduced with Part II (second year and higher) units becoming available in subsequent years. Detailed information about Part II will be available here from mid-2014.

Find out more about our new degrees, or to get in touch and ask us what this means for you head to AskMurdoch. Continuing students can still access information for degrees commencing 2013 and prior in the Course Handbook.

Why study Japanese at Murdoch?

Japan has long been and will continue to be one of Australia's major trading partners. Murdoch's Japanese program has produced a large number of "Japan specialists" who are acting as a bridge between the two countries. Evidence suggests that employers favour prospective employees who are fluent in more than one language, in light of the increasing globalisation of business.

Take advantage of our strong Japanese connections

The Japanese major is open to beginners and to those with some knowledge of the language. Your study will consist of interactive Japanese language study, fostering the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. You are encouraged to combine this with a major in Asian Studies, to strengthen appreciation of Japan's historical, political, economic and cultural context, and its global engagement. If you wish to specialise in Japanese, you may add an additional fourth year of study in Japan at one of Murdoch's exchange partner universities.

Professional Accreditation

Students in the Japanese major are encounraged to sit for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The JLPT is a globally recognized qualification, administered by an agency of the Japanese government. Graduates wishing to work as interpreters or translators are also encouraged to seek a qualification from the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).