BA (Hons) Japanese, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics at York St John University

Immerse yourself in our multilingual world by learning Japanese. Explore how language is structured and shaped by culture and identity. Learn the skills you need to work in Japan or pursue an international career. On this 4 year course which includes a year studying in Japan you will learn communicative Japanese skills and gain a deep understanding of Japanese culture. It will give you insight into the structure of different languages and sociocultural practices. You will also learn to communicate across cultures.

Faculty: School of Education, Language and Psychology  |  Duration: 4 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Japanese for Communication 1 or Japanese for Continuing Learners 1; Descriptive Grammar of English; The Sounds of Language; Japanese for Communication 2 or Japanese for Continuing Learners 2; Japanese in Use 1; Intercultural Communication; Reflective Report; Japanese Language Project. Optional modules include Introduction to Linguistics and Multilingualism; Language and Society; Signed Language in a Social Context; Phonetics and Phonology; World Englishes; Language, Gender and Sexuality.

Career pathways

On this course you will develop an understanding of the complex relationships between different cultures. You will gain specialist skills in analysing language and presenting linguistic data. Example roles include Intercultural trainer; Diplomatic service officer; Language analyst; Translator; Interpreter; Editor.

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