Languages at Leicester
Japanese
There are more than 125 million native speakers of Japanese and, despite the language's apparent complexity, its popularity as a second language is growing (particularly in China, South Korea and Australia).
A knowledge of Japanese can be very useful in all aspects of international trade, finance and banking. Japan is also a popular and fascinating holiday destination, and Japanese culture - from J-pop to J-horror - is now present globally with scores of non-native speakers enjoying Japanese music, films, TV, literature and, of course, comic books.
Apply for Japanese Beginners Level 1
Japanese Beginners Level 1 Fast Track*
Apply for Japanese Post-beginners Level 2
Apply for Japanese Post-beginners Level 2 Fast Track
Apply for Japanese Intermediate Level 3
Japanese Intermediate Level 3 Fast Track**
Apply for Japanese Upper-intermediate Level 4
Apply for Japanese Advanced Level 5
*This course will be available from October 2025.
**This course will be available from May 2025.