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Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)

Testamur Title:

Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)

Abbreviation:

GDipArts

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Arts

Duration:

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

On campus (Face-to-face)

Starting Session(s):

Autumn or Spring

Location:

Japan

UOW Course Code:

647

CRICOS Code:

026343G

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) is a twelve-month, 48 credit point, Study Abroad Japanese language program.

The purpose of the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) is to provide candidates with one year as a full-time student at a Japanese university with which the University of Wollongong has an exchange agreement. The Diploma is awarded after successful completion of the exchange university's course, and examination upon return to the University of Wollongong.

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirement for entry: a degree at Bachelor level, preferably in Japanese language. (This degree is not intended for students whose first language is Japanese). Please note, this degree has an interview selection process conducted in August/September prior to the year of study. Please contact the Japanese Convenor before this time.

Course Requirements

Full-time students accepted for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) take the following subject:

Subjects

Title

Session

Credit Points

JAPA551

Japanese Studies Abroad

Autumn and Spring

24 per session

Assessment

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.