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Japansk (master)

Universitetet i Bergen

Bergen, Vestland, Norway•QS 2027 #283 =

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At Universitetet i Bergen in Bergen, Norway, Japansk (master) is offered as a master's degree in Linguistics & Language Studies programme. The programme is delivered on campus. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in Norwegian.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Linguistics & Language Studies
Delivery: On Campus
Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)
Language: Norwegian

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: www4.uib.no ·

Program details

Overview

The master's programme in Japanese focuses on translation theory and practice, with teaching in Norwegian, English and Japanese. The programme totals 120 ECTS, made up of 60 ECTS of courses, including three compulsory courses and one elective, and a 60 ECTS supervised thesis. Students develop research methods in linguistics and history and choose a Japan-related research question, which may also take the form of a large translation project. Full-time study in Bergen leads to the degree Master i japansk.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Bachelor degree with at least 90 ECTS in Japanese language and 30 ECTS in subjects relevant to the thesis, plus at least one semester at a Japanese university or documented oral and written Japanese skills.

About Universitetet i Bergen

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1946
QS rank: #283 =
Programs: 136
Location: Bergen, Vestland, Norway
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Japansk (master) award?

Universitetet i Bergen awards a Master's Degree in the field of Linguistics & Language Studies on completion of this programme.

Can Japansk (master) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Universitetet i Bergen.

What language is Japansk (master) taught in?

The programme is taught in Norwegian.

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