Program Overview

Program Overview

The Department of Japanese Studies at the National University of Singapore offers a Single Major program in Japanese Studies.

Program Requirements

To major in Japanese Studies, students need to:

• Pass JS1101E, which will be counted towards the Faculty Core or UE requirements.
• Pass at least 44 units of JS courses or JS-recognised courses or LAJ courses, which include:
  • JS2101
  • JS3101
  • LAJ1201
  • LAJ2201
  • LAJ2202
  • LAJ2203
  • a minimum of 20 units at level-3000 or higher (including JS3101)

Notes

• Students who are waived from LAJ course(s) should read JS course(s) to make up the minimum units required.
• LAJ4203 and LAJ4205 cannot be counted towards JS major requirements.

Cohort Information

Cohort 2016 to 2020

For students in this cohort, the Single Major program requirements apply as stated above.

Graduate Programmes

The Department of Japanese Studies also offers Graduate Programmes, including:

• Master of Arts in Japanese Visual Cultures
• Graduate Certificate and Diploma Programmes in Japanese Visual Cultures
• Coursework Programmes
• Research Programmes (Masters and PhD)

Research Areas

The department's research areas include Japanese Visual Cultures, among others.

Career Prospects

The program prepares students for various career prospects, including internships and alumni opportunities.

Academic Awards

The department offers academic awards to outstanding students.

Students’ Society & Clubs

The university has students’ societies and clubs that provide opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities.

Research

The department is involved in research activities, including publications and collaborations (e.g., JSA-ASEAN).

News and Events

The department participates in news and events, including upcoming and past events, as well as honours and awards.