Program Overview

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Japanese Studies

BA (Hons)

Attendance

• Full-time
• Part-time

Campus

• Preston Campus

Start

• September 2025

Duration

• 3 years

UCAS Code

• AP30

Delivery

• In-person

Foundation year available

• Study abroad option

Why study with us

• Build the knowledge and language skills essential for success in global business, including interpreting.
• Take advantage of our Worldwise Learning Centre, where you'll have free access to Rosetta Stone.
• You’ll have the opportunity to spend a year abroad, immersing yourself in the Japanese language and culture.

What you'll do

• Explore the region's history, environment, society, and culture, alongside your Japanese language studies.
• You'll use industry-standard equipment in our interpreting suites and have access to the resources in our Worldwise Learning Centre.
• You will learn from lecturers who are renowned experts in their fields.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• The Shaping of the Asia Pacific (AI1000)
• East Asian Popular Culture (AI1500)
• Beginners Japanese (JS1008)
• Background to Japan (JS1059)

Optional modules

• Humanities in Context (CS1002)
• Social Science in Context (CS1005)

Year 2

Compulsory modules

• Cultural Transformations and Cross Cultural Encounters in the Asia Pacific (AI2001)
• Taiwan in the Asia Pacific (AI2500)
• Japanese Language and Society 1 (JS2003)
• Japanese Language and Society 2 (JS2004)
• Aspects of Japanese Society (JS2051)

Optional modules

• Employability and Global Citizenship (CS2002)
• Research Methods (CS2003)

Year 3

Compulsory modules

• International Relations of the Asia Pacific (AI3001)
• Sustainable Development in the Asia Pacific Region (AI3003)
• Dissertation (CS3001)
• Translation Project (ML3000)

Optional modules

• Japanese Language 3 (JS3001)
• Japanese Language Studies (JS3050)
• Decoding Japan through Cultural Readings and Translation (JS3079)

Entry requirements

• 96-112 points at A2
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM
• BTEC Diploma: DD-DD
• Pass Access Course: 96 -112 points
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 -112 points from Higher Level subjects
• T Level: P (A*-C) - M
• IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English

Fees and funding

2025/26

• UK: Full-time £9,535 per year, Part-time £1,587 per 20 credits
• International: Full-time £17,325 per year

Additional costs

• As part of your course there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

• We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies.

Learning and assessment

• This course is designed to develop subject-specific skills. You will experience diverse perspectives. Learning materials include a range of examples and voices, allowing students to see themselves reflected in what they are learning and make connections to their own experiences.
• You will be taught by:
  • Lectures, seminars, project/dissertation supervision
  • Role-play, group-work simulation, listening comprehension
  • Portfolio-based learning, written exercises (e.g. translation, prose, reading comprehension)
  • eLearn platform available for some modules
  • Use of both textual and non-textual sources, such as film, art, and music
• There is a range of assessment types used to cover multiple approaches and learning styles.
• Support includes:
  • Assignment briefs
  • Group and individual tutorials
  • Guidance on criteria and meeting learning outcomes
• Examples of assessments include:
  • Oral presentations, essays, reports
  • Oral/written tests, examinations, portfolios, dissertations
  • Formative assessments including weekly homework

Future careers after studying Japanese

• The primary focus of our BA (Hons) Japanese Studies degree course is to achieve fluency in Japanese. You’ll develop a variety of transferable skills and acquire a comprehensive understanding of the Asia Pacific region. This knowledge will give you a competitive edge in the job market.
• Upon graduation, a diverse range of careers will be available to you, including:
  • Translation
  • Interpretation
  • Roles with embassies and local governments
  • Travel and tourism
  • International finance
  • Journalism

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