BA Japanese Language and Literature at University of Virginia

Programme overview

The Japanese major builds analytical, interpersonal, translingual and transcultural skills, with language courses from beginning to advanced levels and English-language content courses on Japanese literature and culture across more than a thousand years.

Faculty: College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences | Department: East Asian Languages, Literatures & Cultures | Duration: 31 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

EAST 1010 (3), Japanese at 3000 level or higher (15), JPTR 3010 and 3020 literature surveys (6), Classical Japanese JAPN 4710 (3), and a capstone seminar plus JPTR 4991 (4). Up to 15 credits may come from transfer or study abroad.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Maintain a C (2.0) average in the major and related courses each semester. Declaration requires advisor consultation and a signed advising form.

First-year entry for Fall 2027 via Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision; transfer applicants can apply for Spring or Fall entry.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision and Early Action November 1 (decisions by December 15 and February 15 respectively); Regular Decision January 5 (decision by April 1). Applications are submitted through the Common Application. Standardized testing is test optional for Fall 2027 first-year applicants.

Transfer deadlines: Spring Transfer October 1 (notification by December 1); Fall Transfer March 1 (notification by May 1). Transfer applications are test optional.

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