Bachelor of Japanese Studies at College of William & Mary

    Bachelor of Japanese Studies at College of William & Mary

    Bachelor of Japanese Studies at College of William & Mary

    International students can study the Japanese Studies at College of William & Mary at its main campus in Williamsburg, United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 30, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Japanese Studies

    A Critical Need; A Rare Skill

    Relevance: As the world's third largest economy and one of the United States' most important allies and trading partners, Japan is critical to an understanding of global issues. Japan also exerts enormous "soft power" though the borderless appeal of its anime, manga, film, and literature.

    Focus: The new BA (major) in Japanese Studies gives you the linguistic and cultural fluency to provide expertise on Japanese culture and society. A double major or minor brings geographical focus to studies in International Relations, Global Studies, Finance, Anthropology, Film & Media Studies, and more.

    Marketable Skills: Japanese language skills give you a rare advantage in the job market. Japanese is one of the ten most widely-spoken languages in the world, one of the most widely used languages on the Internet, and a language in which the US State Department has identified a critical need.

    Opportunities:  We offer four levels of language study and a wide variety of courses in English on Japanese culture. Study abroad, live with other students of Japanese in the Japanese House, or conduct independent research as part of your degree.

    The Proof: Check out how Japanese Studies alumni have put their training to use in corporate careers, public service, education, and research.

    Disciplines

    Arts & Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Japanese Studies at College of William & Mary

    Entry Requirements

    Secondary School Report Form including official records of your courses and grades from all secondary schools and universities you have attended. Please note that in order to have complete secondary school records, we need to have records from your ninth grade year (last year of middle or junior high school) as well as your complete senior high school records. These records must be sent directly to us from your school. Certified non-English transcripts or grade reports should be accompanied by official (literal, not interpretive) translations.

    *Students applying as international transfer students need to complete the transfer student application requirements.

    Optional Application Materials include:

    1. Teacher Evaluation Form and Letter of Recommendation - you may submit one letter of recommendation with your application. Please do not submit more than two.
    2. Results of optional standardized tests a) SAT or ACT; and b) TOEFL or IELTS. Results may be sent directly to William & Mary by the testing organization or self-reported in the application. Admitted students who self-reported standardized test scores in the application will be asked to have official scores sent by the testing organization at the time of enrollment.
    3. Creative and Performing Arts Submission
    4. InitialView - William & Mary is a welcoming community that offers endless opportunities to discuss big ideas both inside and outside the classroom. Applicants who are non-native English speakers are welcome to participate in a third-party, unscripted interview through InitialView. If you have interviewed with InitialView, we encourage you to consider adding William & Mary to your list of school as an optional way to supplement your application.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Japanese Studies at College of William & Mary

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Japanese Studies at College of William & Mary

    Tell us your story. We want to learn more about who you’ve been, who you are and who you’ll become in college. Numbers will inevitably be part of your story, but we’re also interested in your ambition, your drive and your hidden talents.

    William & Mary practices holistic review; decisions are not based solely on one aspect of your application. Rather, we review your essays, letters of recommendation, extracurricular involvements, and yes, those numbers like GPAs and standardized test scores. Each application is read at least twice, including once by your regional counselor. At the end of this process, our goal is to bring together a class of dynamic, diverse and academically engaged students.

    Our Applications & Instructions

    William & Mary currently accepts:

    • The Common Application
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