BA Japanese Studies at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

If you are interested in studying Japanese in the highest-level course in the German-speaking world as well as exploring fascinating social and cultural phenomena from Japan that are not completely westernized and are more of a mix of futuristic and traditional elements, then this degree program is for you!

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; part-time option  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

This program consists of two parts: the language courses and the modules in social and cultural studies. Our language education program spans five semesters and teaches beginner and intermediate level learning materials. During the first two semesters in particular, the proportion of language courses in the Japanese Studies degree program is quite large, with a total of 8 SWS – Grammar (4 SWS), Reading and Writing (2 SWS), and Language Activation (2 SWS).

Career pathways

Possible career paths after graduation include careers in academia, journalism, diplomacy (e.g. at the German Foreign Office, the Japanese Embassy, or the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs), and the private sector (e.g. German companies in Japan, Japanese companies in Germany and Japan).

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