Diploma in Japanese

Japan is the fourth largest economy and there are many opportunities for fluent speakers of Japanese. The Diploma in Japanese helps you become a competent communicator in Japanese, with strong language skills in all areas required for daily communication. You also develop an awareness of the cultural and social differences between New Zealand and Japan. The programme is a mix of intensive language study, practical application of the language, cultural awareness and an understanding of business and hospitality etiquette.

Quick Facts

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

* NCEA: 48 level 2 credits including eight level 2 credits in one of the following subjects: Economics, Te Reo Māori or Te Reo Rangatira, Physical Education or any language rich subject from AUT’s subject list

* CIE: 60 points on the UCAS Tariff, including any one subject similar to the NCEA subjects listed above

Selection criteria

Completion of Year 13 is recommended

Majors

Additional Majors and Minors

Additional majors and minors

Structure and Content

  • Japanese 1B
  • Kanji 1
  • Japanese 2
  • Kanji 2
  • Japanese Society and Culture
  • Japanese Language and Social Trends
  • Japanese Authentic Reading
  • Japanese for Formal Contexts
  • Japanese Language and Oral Competency
  • Writing and Referencing
  • Introduction to Intercultural Competence

Related Programmes

Career Opportunities

  • Translating
  • Hospitality
  • Airlines
  • Interpreting
  • Business
  • Travel and tourism
  • Retail
  • Consultancy.

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