Diploma in Japanese

The Diploma in Japanese is designed for people who want knowledge and skills in Japanese language, culture and business etiquette. It is a vocational programme, enabling students to become competent communicators in Japanese, particularly in terms of oral fl uency, for social and business needs. This is achieved through intensive academic language study and practical application of language, the development of sound cultural awareness, specialist language skills and knowledge of business and hospitality etiquette. It is ideal for those who want to focus on intensive language study, including graduates who want to add a language to their existing qualification.

The Diploma consists of papers from the first two years of the Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) programme as well as papers in Japanese Culture, Japanese for Hospitality and Business. It is possible to cross-credit from this Diploma to the Bachelor of Arts (Japanese). Applicants are encouraged to discuss this possibility with the programme leader.

Students studying Japanese at AUT University benefit from:

• Programmes which have an excellent reputation in the community
• Course content which is up-to-date and relevant
• Highly effective teams of native Japanese and New Zealand lecturers
• Recognition Prior Learning which enables you to cross credit from another programme or for relevant experience, so you can accelerate through the course
• The chance to follow recent graduates into interesting and challenging careers.

Diploma in Japanese