An interest in Japanese society and culture, along with Japanese language, is embraced through this major. The Japanese Studies major is for students who would like to learn Japanese by focusing more on understanding Japanese society and culture, alongside learning the language in order to communicate appropriately with Japanese. The major allows students to broaden their degree by studying a minor or a second major in a different subject area. It is ideal to take as a double major with business, hospitality and tourism, social sciences, translation or interpreting.

Career opportunities Because this major can be taken to complement another major, graduates can choose from a wide range of careers. The language and intercultural competence gained from the Japanese Studies major will make graduates attractive to employers in the increasingly multicultural New Zealand workplace.