A combination of Japanese language study and approved study in a discipline. This work will be undertaken in Japan under arrangements made between the ANU and a Japanese university. Students will be required to write a research essay in Japanese, the various interim components of which must be submitted over the course of the year in Japan.  Students must also pass an interview upon their return to the ANU

Students will be required to show evidence of satisfactory progress at their host Japanese institution.  They must also pass the various components of their research essay and pass the return interview.  Failure in any of these components will lead to failure in the Year in Japan program

Requires enrolment for two semesters, totaling 48 units.

Available only to students majoring in Japanese in the Bachelor of Asia Pacific Studies or the Bachelor of Languages

Students who begin their Japanese language studies with Spoken Japanese 1 and Written Japanese A need to have completed the Japanese language major, as well as at least six courses in their contextual major. Students who start their Japanese language studies with Spoken Japanese 3, Written Japanese C, or more advanced courses need to have completed at least six courses in their language major, and at least six courses in their contextual major. Selection will be based on a range of factors including academic record, demonstrated intellectual and emotional maturity, and ability to serve as a good ambassador for the ANU and the School of Culture, History and Languages. As a rule, applicants must demonstrate a high credit average in courses completed as part of the Bachelor of Asia Pacific Studies or the Bachelor of Languages. A Distinction average in all Japanese language courses is highly desirable. 

Students must pass both the school-level and the region-level selection processes before they are officially accepted into the program

Disclaimer: Applicants are advised that due to circumstances beyond the University's control (for example, specific international security concerns and international health crises) it may not be possible for students to commence or complete the Year in Japan program.