This multidisciplinary degree will develop advanced knowledge and the understanding of Japanese language and culture.
You will study a core language module in each of your three years. You don’t need to have any previous knowledge of Japanese, but a pathway is available if you already have an A level or equivalent qualification in Japanese.
You will also have the chance to choose from a selection of other modules relevant to the study of Japan from other departments. This includes Anthropology, Education, Government and International Affairs, Economics, and Theolog...
This multidisciplinary degree will develop advanced knowledge and the understanding of Japanese language and culture.<br/><br/>You will study a core language module in each of your three years. You don’t need to have any previous knowledge of Japanese, but a pathway is available if you already have an A level or equivalent qualification in Japanese.<br/><br/>You will also have the chance to choose from a selection of other modules relevant to the study of Japan from other departments. This includes Anthropology, Education, Government and International Affairs, Economics, and Theology and Religious Studies. In addition, you may choose to take additional language modules, including European languages, Chinese and Korean.<br/><br/>You will spend your third year studying the Japanese language at a university in Japan. This is an amazing opportunity to experience Japanese culture first-hand and to put your language skills into practice and context. You can also apply to add a placement year to your degree, increasing the course from four years to five.<br/><br/>In your final year, you will bring together all your learning and experience to write a dissertation on an aspect of Japanese studies.<br/><br/>**Year 1**<br/>You will take a double module in Japanese language, including the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, a module in Japanese culture introducing the philosophy, art and literature of Japan, a module in Japanese history and two option modules from an extensive list.<br/><br/>Core modules: Japanese Language 1 or Japanese Language 2B for post-A level entrants (double module) / Introduction to Japanese Culture / A module on Japanese history taught by MLaC or History.<br/><br/>**Year 2**<br/>You will take a double module in Japanese language, including the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, a module in Japanese culture, a module in Japanese history and two option modules from an extensive list.<br/><br/>Core modules: Japanese Language 2 (double) or Japanese Language 2A (single) / The Body and the Extremity of the Senses: Through Japanese Literature, Performance and Media Arts / A module on Japanese history taught by MLaC or History.<br/><br/>**Year 3**<br/>The third year is spent in Japan studying the language full-time at a Japanese university. You are required to take all the examinations specified by your host university, but the marks for these do not count towards the final degree mark. You will complete a 5,000-word project in English with a 1,000-character abstract in Japanese on some aspect of Japan, at your choice with guidance from Durham staff.<br/><br/>**Year 4**<br/>You will take a double module in Japanese language, a single text reading module in Japanese and a 40-credit Dissertation plus one other module<br/><br/>Core modules: Japanese Language 4 (double) / Japanese Historical and Literary Texts / Dissertation in Japanese Studies.<br/><br/>We review course structures and core content (in light of e.g. external and student feedback) every year, and will publish finalised core requirements for 2020 entry from September 2019.<br/><br/>**Study Abroad**<br/>School of Modern Languages and Cultures<br/>We attach great importance to your time abroad, during the third year of your degree, which most students spend as a student at a university in Japan. This is a time of enormous linguistic and personal development from which you should gain a high level of fluency in your language(s) and enjoy a unique opportunity to make new friends, appreciate new cultures and learn to work and study in new ways. Employers at home and abroad are impressed by the lasting benefits, especially in increased linguistic confidence, intercultural agility and general self-motivation. During the year abroad you will complete an academic assignment related to each of the countries in which you stay. You will need to pass these in order to fulfil the requirements of the BA in Japanese Studies with Year Abroad.<br/><br/>For more information on this course, please see our website.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
30/09/2024
Campus
Durham City
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
T202
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelA,A,B Students taking the History route of Japanese Studies must have an A in A2 History or equivalent qualification. Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking. Information: Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels. UCAS TariffScottish HigherA,A,A,B,B Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham. History is required for students taking the History route of Japanese Studies. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Seventeen points (6, 6, 5) in Higher Level subjects. History is required for students taking the History route of Japanese Studies. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD History is required for students taking the History route of Japanese Studies. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 History is required for students taking the History route of Japanese Studies. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDD Scottish Advanced HigherA,A,B History is required for students taking the History route of Japanese Studies. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,M2 History is required for students taking the History route of Japanese Studies. Extended ProjectWelsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)T LevelAt Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements. Detailed entry requirements can be found on individual course entries on our courses database. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £25,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |