Bachelor in Japanese Studies (3 Years)

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The Bachelor in Japanese Studies is a 3-year program at Heidelberg University for students who want to learn about Japan and East Asia. This Bachelor degree is taught in English and helps students develop their language skills.

The curriculum includes intensive language courses, geographical, historical, and cultural knowledge of East Asia and Japan. Students can specialize in areas like cultural studies, social sciences, or history, and develop skills through seminars and language courses.

Graduates can pursue careers as Japan Specialists, Cultural Consultants, Historians, Geographers, or Language Teachers, working for companies, governments, or cultural institutions that interact with Japan or East Asia.