FHDJAP Higher Diploma in Japanese Studies

Supported by or in working relationship with the following major organisations:

• Japanese Consulate General HK

• Japan Society of HK

• Society of Japanese Language Education Hong Kong

• Miyazaki Prefectural Government HK Representative Office

Objectives

Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to

• Use Japanese language skills at internationally recognized level (Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT): N2) for academic and employment-related purposes;

• Discuss current affairs of Japan, its cultural and technological advances, and appraise the common representations and misconceptions about this country;

• Identify the challenges and opportunities facing Japanese society and its economy;

• Explain the regional status of Japan in East Asia and its trade and commercial ties with other major economies including that of China and HK; and

• Employ methods of enquiry used in the social sciences to study the discipline of Japanese Studies or Regional Studies with a focus on Japan.

Entry Requirement

Applicants are normally required to have either one of the following qualifications:  

• Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects (including English and Chinese)^; or

• Grade E in 1 HKALE A-Level (or an equivalent number of AS) subject(s); and
  (i) 5 passes in HKCEE including English and Chinese*; or
  (ii) 3 passes in HKCEE plus level 2 or above in English and Chinese*; or

• Satisfactory completion of a Pre-Associate Degree or an equivalent programme (at QF level 3); or

• Satisfactory completion of  Diploma Yi Jin ; or

• Other acceptable equivalent qualifications (including non-local qualifications obtained in or outside HK, or other qualifications / experience deemed to be equivalent); or

• Mature applicants who are 21 years of age or above with a minimum of 3 years' working experience will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

^Applicants possessing an “Attained”, "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject are regarded as equivalent to HKDSE subject at “Level 2”, “Level 3” and “Level 4” respectively, with a maximum of two ApL subjects can be counted for admission purpose.

* A pass in a quality-assured Applied Learning (ApL) subject is deemed to be a pass in one HKCEE subject. (Except Chinese Language and English Language)

Applicants will be invited to an admission interview.

• Integrated Japanese I & II 綜合日語 (一)及(二)

• Japanese Grammar and Vocabulary Strategy I & II 日本語文法與詞彙對策 (一)及(二)

• Japanese Conversation and Presentation Skills I & II 日本語表達技巧 (一)及(二)

• Introduction to Japanese Studies 日本研究導論

• Japanese Ethnic and Cultural Identity 日本民族與文化身份

• Understanding Japanese History and Society through Media 從媒體看日本文化及社會

• Business Japanese Writing 商業日本語寫作

• Business Organisation and Management 商業組織及管理

• Innovations and Entrepreneurship in Creative Industries 創意產業創意談

• Effective Chinese Communication Skills 應用中文傳意技巧

• English for Communication I, II & III 英語溝通技巧 (一)、(二)及(三)

• IT and Digital Literacy 電腦及數位素養

• Gaining the Most from your Work-integrated Learning 從實習中成長

• Work-integrated Learning in Japanese Studies 日本研究實習

[1] Students who have attained Level 3 or above in DSE English Language can be exempted from taking English for Communication I (ENGL3057EF).
[2] Non-Chinese speaking students can be exempted from taking Effective Chinese Communication Skills (CHIN4006CF). They will have to take a GE course as replacement for fulfilment of the overall credits for graduation.

^ Course includes not less than 90 practicum hours

Further Studies

Graduates are eligible to apply for:

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies offered by the University of Hong Kong

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies offered by the Chinese University of Hong Kong

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences in Asian and International Studies offered by the City University of Hong Kong

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture (Music/Visual Arts) offered by the Education University of Hong Kong

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Japanese Studies offered by the UOW College of Hong Kong

Graduates are eligible for admission with advanced standing to a number of Japanese universities that have MOU arrangements with LiPACE

• Hosei University

• Toyo University

• Kwassui Women's University

• Nagasaki International University

• Nagasaki Institute of Applied Science

• Chinzei Gakuin University

• Nagasaki Junior College

• Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

• J. F. Oberlin University

Graduate Study Destinations

• Bachelor of Social Sciences in Asian and International Studies (BSSASIS), City University of Hong Kong

• Bachelor of Language Studies with Honours (Applied Chinese Language Studies), Hong Kong Metropolitan University

• Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Applied Social Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University

• Year 3, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Japanese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

• Year 3, Bachelor of Social Sciences, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan

• Year 3, Bachelor of Social Sciences (International Tourisum), Chinzei Gakuin University, Japan

Graduates have found employment in local and foreign businesses, some of them are working for Japanese companies such as ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Hokkaido Marche HK Ltd. (Milktop), etc.

Yuhoken, a distinctive tatami room of the University, offers a range of traditional Japanese cultural activities for HKMU students as well as the public. It endeavours to develop itself as a cultural destination that provides enriching learning and cultural experiences. Inspired by the renowned quote from Confucius's Analects: 'It's such a pleasure to have friends coming from afar', Yohoken seeks to bring people from all corners of the world closer together. At Yuhoken, we believe that no single encounter can ever be recreated. , and we treasure every 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience, which is pleasant and unique.