Certificate of Japanese Studies at Saint Mary's University

Programme overview

The Certificate of Japanese Studies gives linguistic, cultural and practical knowledge to people interested in studying about or working in Japan. It is a 24 credit-hour programme for undergraduate students, degree holders in any discipline and mature students with relevant work experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: Department of Languages and Cultures | Duration: Students are encouraged to complete the programme within five years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

All students take JPNS 1100 Introductory Japanese and JPNS 2200 Intermediate Japanese (12 credit hours), plus 12 credit hours from at least two disciplines, such as Japanese Society, Japanese Film and Literature, Japan since 1945, Introduction to Buddhism and Advanced Japanese. At least 12 credit hours must be at the 2000 level or above.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Certificate of Japanese Studies requires a formal application for admission; students minoring in Japanese Studies are not eligible. Applicants submit a resume of relevant work experience, official university transcripts and any other relevant documentation. Students entering Japanese language courses complete a Language Profile Form and may be asked to take an oral interview or written placement test. Native or near-native speakers cannot enrol in courses at the 2000 level or lower. Graduation requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in the certificate and at least 18 credit hours completed at Saint Mary's.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: Students are encouraged to complete the programme within five years

Apply through the official page: https://www.smu.ca/future-students/admissions/cs-apply-online.html

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