EDUCATION

Educational Features of GLA

Let us tell you about the lectures conducted entirely in English, the details of the curriculum, and the internship opportunities available at the College of Global Liberal Arts (GLA).

Curriculum

Let us tell you about the specific sequence and structure of the curriculum at the College of Global Liberal Arts.

At the College of Global Liberal Arts, we have created a system that cultivates knowledge, helps to develop problem-solving capabilities, and provides flexible and attentive supports to students for developing and revising their course ...

Academic Advising

At the Academic Advising Center of the College of Global Liberal Arts, we provide individualized course consultations to adapt to students' changing interests, while also holding skills seminars and workshops that are useful ...

For students who are Japanese nationals seeking international employment

Companies worldwide are actively seeking people who have the ability to lead social change through advances in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and create new value from these advances. In the GLA, students will not only be required to learn basic skills in statistics and programming, but they can also choose to take courses that enhance scientific and technological literacy and business courses that link technology to value creation. Students who have two degrees – one from Japan and one from Australia – and have an in-depth knowledge about Asia's diverse societies are attractive to companies developing business in Asia, the center of global economic growth.

For international students who wish to continue their studies of culture in graduate school

It is important for students who study culture that they have as many opportunities as possible to be exposed in-depth to the practical realities of that culture and creatively combine various research methods. At the College of Global Liberal Arts, not only do students study in a multicultural environment across our two campuses in Japan and Australia, but we have also assembled numerous courses in which students comprehensively study Japanese culture and history, and courses in which students carry out fieldwork. By studying an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes not just the humanities and social sciences but also courses that will improve technological literacy, students will be able to acquire the fundamental research abilities and broad perspectives that are necessary for pursuing graduate-level research.

For students who are Japanese nationals seeking to continue their studies in graduate school

Graduates of GLA can acquire two degrees – one from Ritsumeikan University and another from ANU. These will open doors to leading graduate schools both in Japan and overseas. The compulsory courses in both the 1st and 2nd years of study are vital for students to gain a foundation in the research skills necessary to progress into any field. When taking these courses, it is important that they do so systematically, with consideration for the specialty field they wish to pursue. The GLA’s Academic Support System assists students in planning their curriculum. It also provides support for those going on to graduate schools, primarily for research seminar leads.

For international students seeking employment by utilizing their experience in Japan

GLA’s curriculum is focused on business-oriented courses that aim to enhance students' literacy in culture and technology, while also offering courses that allow students to learn the Japanese language and about Japanese culture and society. Not only can students learn the Japanese language on two campuses in both Japan and Australia, they will also have opportunities to get involved in diverse internships at Japanese companies. Students can participate in seminars lead by the many faculty members who have ample knowledge about Japan through their research, and by choosing Japan as their research field, they can really get the most out of studying abroad in Japan.

For Japanese students who seek employment at Japanese companies

It is important for graduates have a solid foundation of skills for their future career advancement as well as for them to have literacy in a specialty field, especially in one that explores societal changes brought about by technology. During their first year at GLA, students strengthen their foundation of skills in fields such as statistics and programming and build upon that foundation in the following years. They can, for example, take courses in fields such as cognitive science that draw from the latest innovations in technology, to further their education in the social sciences.

For international students aiming to continue onward to graduate schools (such as professional schools).

One of the major paths after studying liberal arts is to continue onward to professional schools such as law, business, and architecture. In addition to acquiring the basic skills required for their desired career, by taking part in a wide range of practical subjects, students can develop the intellectual attitude necessary for connecting professional skills and social needs in creative ways. By obtaining two degrees – one from Ritsumeikan University and another from ANU – students will be able to choose from a wider variety of professional schools to further their career.