Japanese
This major is designed to provide you with a high level of literacy in the Japanese language, as well as an understanding of the Japanese culture. This allows you to explore career opportunities in Japan, and bilingual job opportunities in Australia and overseas.
Japanese Course Information
Please read this information from the Asian Languages Department.
No previous study of the language is required. If you have studied Japanese prior to entry, you will enrol in more advanced classes. Employment opportunities for graduates with an Asian language are plentiful.
You may pursue a career in business, industry or the public service, including commerce, translating and interpreting, diplomatic service, public relations, welfare, politics, nongovernmental organisations, consultancy and research.
Career opportunities
- Accountant
- Administration
- Airline Staff
- Banker
- Concierge
- Diplomacy
- Economist
- Federal/State Government
- Financial Advisor,
- Flight Attendant
- Foreign affairs
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Hotel or Motel Manager
- Human Resources Officer
- International Aid
- International Business Manager
- International Trade
- Interpreter
- Journalist
- Politician
- Public Relations Officer
- Teacher
- Teacher - English as a Second Language
- Tour Guide
- Tourism and hospitality
- Tourist Information Officer
- Trade Measurement Officer
- Translator
