As part of the BA Japanese degree programme, all of our students spend their second year in Japan. We currently have 13 exchange universities across Japan including some universities in Tokyo and Kyoto, and others in smaller cities or more suburban areas. (See the full list of Japanese universities below.)

During their year of study abroad, students attend intensive language courses to develop their written and spoken communication skills. The curriculum varies from university to university, but most of our exchange universities offer various levels of language courses, as well as Japan or Asia-related subjects, such as history, politics, economy/business and literature, available in both Japanese and English. In addition to the lectures, some universities also provide practical cultural classes such as calligraphy, flower arranging and tea ceremony.

By the end of the year in Japan, students are expected to be able to comprehend some Japanese newspapers and TV programmes, to communicate with native speakers of Japanese with confidence, and to develop in-depth understanding of Japanese culture and society.

Find out more about the Study Abroad experience by clicking on the Japan Student Logs pages.