MASSEY UNIVERSITY · NEW ZEALAND
Graduate Certificate in Arts (Japanese)
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At a glance
12 mo
Duration
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Language
Certificate
Level
- Improve spoken and written Japanese to an upper-intermediate level.Language Proficiency
- Gain insights into Japanese society and culture.Cultural Understanding
- Achieve competence equivalent to JLPT Level Three or higher.Standardized Proficiency
- Study Japanese without completing a second bachelor's degree.Focused Study
- Learn through interactive online tutorials and digital resources.Interactive Learning
The Graduate Certificate in Arts (Japanese) is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a field other than Japanese and wish to gain advanced proficiency in the Japanese language. This program serves as a bridge, allowing you to enhance your spoken and written Japanese skills to an upper-intermediate level. It provides insights into Japanese society and culture, aiming for competence equivalent to Level Three or above of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The program is not suitable for native Japanese speakers.
Curriculum
The Graduate Certificate in Arts (Japanese) requires a minimum of 2 semesters (1 year) of full-time study. Note that no 100-level credits are included in this certificate; any necessary 100-level prerequisite courses must be taken separately under the Certificate of Proficiency Undergraduate. Students with prior Japanese knowledge may be placed at a higher level after an online test.
- Year 1
- Japanese 2A242201
- Japanese 2B242202
- Japanese 3A242301
- Japanese 3B242302
- Japanese Cinema242205
- Reading and Writing about Current Japan242304
Careers
This certificate equips you with advanced Japanese language skills, enhancing your employability in roles requiring cross-cultural communication and understanding of Japan. Your Japanese proficiency can open doors to various international opportunities.
- Translator
- Interpreter
- International Business roles
- Roles in diplomacy or cultural exchange
- Education
Frequently asked questions
- What are the entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Japanese)?
- You need a bachelor's degree in a field other than Japanese. Prior proficiency in Japanese equivalent to Japanese 2A is also required, and students with prior knowledge may enter at higher levels based on an online placement test. This program is not for native Japanese speakers.
- How long does the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Japanese) take to complete?
- The program requires a minimum of 2 semesters, which is equivalent to 1 year of full-time study.
- What kind of career opportunities are available after completing this certificate?
- This certificate can enhance your employability in roles requiring cross-cultural communication and understanding of Japan, such as translator, interpreter, international business roles, or positions in diplomacy and cultural exchange.
- What is the language of instruction for this programme?
- The programme is taught in English, but you will be gaining advanced proficiency in the Japanese language.
- Can international students apply for this programme?
- International students cannot apply for this program.
- Are there any scholarships available for this programme?
- The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme may be available for full-time postgraduate qualifications; eligibility and application processes must be checked separately.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degreeA bachelor's degree in a subject other than Japanese.
Prior proficiency in Japanese equivalent to Japanese 2A is required. Students with prior knowledge may enter at higher levels based on an online placement test. Contact the Qualification Coordinator before enrolling to determine the appropriate starting level. The program is not intended for native Japanese speakers.
Fees
Tuition (international)Information not available.
Tuition (home)Information not available.
LivingInformation not available.
Fees are not specified on the program page.
Scholarships
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship ProgrammeVaries
Accreditation
Information not available.
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Japanese)?
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You need a bachelor's degree in a field other than Japanese. Prior proficiency in Japanese equivalent to Japanese 2A is also required, and students with prior knowledge may enter at higher levels based on an online placement test. This program is not for native Japanese speakers.
How long does the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Japanese) take to complete?
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The program requires a minimum of 2 semesters, which is equivalent to 1 year of full-time study.
What kind of career opportunities are available after completing this certificate?
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This certificate can enhance your employability in roles requiring cross-cultural communication and understanding of Japan, such as translator, interpreter, international business roles, or positions in diplomacy and cultural exchange.
What is the language of instruction for this programme?
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The programme is taught in English, but you will be gaining advanced proficiency in the Japanese language.
Can international students apply for this programme?
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International students cannot apply for this program.
Are there any scholarships available for this programme?
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The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme may be available for full-time postgraduate qualifications; eligibility and application processes must be checked separately.