2017 Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) | 2017

This information is for students commencing their course in 2017. Students follow the rules and requirements for the year they commenced their course. Please refer to the Archives link in the menu for years prior to 2017.

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)

Abbreviation:

GDipArts

UOW Course Code:

2605

CRICOS Code:

 N/A

Total Credit Points:

48

Duration:

1 year full-time

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus:

Japan

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) enables candidates to study one year as a full-time student at a Japanese university with which the University of Wollongong (UOW) has an Exchange Agreement.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the Japanese language and grammar;
  2. Comprehend spoken and written Japanese to B2 Level in the Japan Foundation's (JF) Japanese Language Educational Standard;
  3. Communicate in both spoken and written Japanese to B2 Level in the JF’s Japanese Language Educational Standard;
  4. Critically analyse and evaluate historical events and socio-cultural forces that have shaped contemporary Japan and its people. 

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) students must successfully complete the following subjects:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
JAPA851 Japanese Studies Abroad  24 Autumn, Spring
JAPA852 Japanese Studies Abroad II 24 Autumn, Spring

Assessment is conducted at the exchange university in Japan and will depend on the program of study each student selects. After one year of study at the exchange university, candidates will be required to pass an exit examination at the University of Wollongong. The Graduate Diploma from the University of Wollongong will be awarded upon successful completion of these requirements.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 24 January, 2017