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Hello there JapanForum.

I've been checking this forum for a while now and there seems to be quite a few people that seem good at giving advice.

I am currently finalising my university applications and I find myself in somewhat of a quandary. I'm torn between applying for a Single Honours Degree in 'Japanese' or a Joint Honours Degree of 'Japanese and Politics'.

The Single Honours Degree allows you to study the language, the culture and a 'floater' unit (broken-down: 50% Language, 25% Japanese Culture, 25% any other course in the university).

The Joint Honours Degree is focused on the language and the other course only, no cultural aspects (broken-down: 50% language, 50% Politics).

Now, I would like to study the cultural aspects of Japan as part of my course as I do find the culture of Japan very interesting. However, I would also like a reasonably interesting job at the end of university (ideally, not working in a call-centre in Wales or some such), and I worry that a Single Honours in Japanese might restrict my options.

I've got a vague outline of what I intend to pursue (JET, Foreign and Commonwealth Office etc), but nothing concrete yet. I would like to work in Japan at some point, or at least with the country in an international capacity.

Anyway, I was hoping I could have some general advice from anyone that has gone along these lines. In fact, any advice at all would be appreciated.

Thanks.