Diploma in Japanese
Japan is one of the world's largest economies 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 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.
Start date: 2022
- Download our Language and Culture programme guide [PDF, 3.1 MB]
Start date: 2023
- Download our Culture & Society programme guide [PDF, 5.2 MB]
Minimum entry requirements
- Completion of Year 12
- NCEA: 48 level 2 credits or higher including eight level 2 credits in any one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Art History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira, Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education
- CIE: 60 points on the UCAS Tariff, including any one subject similar to the NCEA subjects listed above
- IB: Completion of Year 12
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall with all bands 5.0 or higher; or equivalent
Students who have secondary school qualifications in Japanese may be exempt from one or more courses at the introductory level and go straight into higher level courses, subject to a placement test. These students would then be required to make up the points with other courses.
Courses you can study
- CLSY502 Intercultural Competence
- CLSY503 Asian Popular Culture
- COMM510 Undergraduate Writing for Academic Purposes
- JAPA511 Speak Japanese I
- JAPA512 Write Japanese I
- ENGL601 Language and Communication
- ENGL603 Language and Society
- HIST690 Te Tiriti O Waitangi: The Treaty of Waitangi
- JAPA605 Japanese Society and Culture
- JAPA611 Speak Japanese II
- JAPA612 Write Japanese II
- JAPA613 Intermediate Japanese
- LSKL501 Writing and Referencing
- Translating
- Hospitality
- Airlines
- Interpreting
- Business
- Travel and tourism
- Retail
- Consultancy
If you already have a degree when you start this diploma, you'll have an even wider choice of careers depending on your other qualifications.
27 Feb 2023
17 Jul 2023
$6,418
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2022. The exact fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2022, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more
- Check if you're eligible for fees-free study
$30,600
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2022. The exact fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2022, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.