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Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)

Testamur Title:

Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)

Abbreviation:

GDipArts

My University:

Asia Pacific Studies, Japanese

Duration:

1 year full-time

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:

078632A

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 enable candidates to study for 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 an examination upon return to the University of Wollongong.

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirement for entry: an undergraduate degree with a major in Japanese. (This degree is not intended for students whose first language is Japanese and is restricted to Australian citizens). Please note, this degree has an interview selection process conducted at the beginning of the semester prior to the year of study: potential applicants should contact the Convenor of Japanese before this time.

Course Requirements

To qualify for award of the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) course code 647 a student must successfully complete the following subjects:

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credit Points

Session

JAPA851

Japanese Study Abroad I

24

Autumn/Spring

JAPA852

Japanese Study Abroad II

24

Autumn/Spring

Course Requirements

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.

Other Information

Further information regarding this course will be made available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: Arts - fac-arts@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 18 April, 2013