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Chinese and Japanese Studies BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Chinese and Japanese Studies BA (Hons)
China and Japan are the dominant powers in East Asia, playing a significant role in global politics, economics and society. This course offers you the opportunity to attain a high level of proficiency in both languages, and to gain a deep understanding of their history and cultures. It will equip you with the skills, knowledge and intercultural awareness to pursue a range of exciting global career opportunities on graduation.
In this varied and challenging course, you’ll learn Chinese and Japanese from beginners’ level, or intermediate if you have prior knowledge of either ...
China and Japan are the dominant powers in East Asia, playing a significant role in global politics, economics and society. This course offers you the opportunity to attain a high level of proficiency in both languages, and to gain a deep understanding of their history and cultures. It will equip you with the skills, knowledge and intercultural awareness to pursue a range of exciting global career opportunities on graduation.<br/><br/>In this varied and challenging course, you’ll learn Chinese and Japanese from beginners’ level, or intermediate if you have prior knowledge of either language. You’ll learn about Chinese and Japanese history, culture and society and the ways in which both countries are embedded in the East Asian region. But the most exciting element of the degree is the chance to spend one year in Japan and another in China, improving your language skills and gaining first-hand experience of these cultures and societies to enrich your understanding of these fascinating countries.<br/><br/>During the upper years of your course, you’ll take advanced modules in both languages, which use authentic materials and offer training in translation. Alongside these, you’ll develop your critical thinking and research skills as you choose optional modules exploring various aspects of Chinese, Japanese and East Asian Studies, ranging from literature and visual cultures through to political economy and international relations. You’ll undertake a final-year project on a topic of your choosing, designed to showcase your knowledge and skills.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
24/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
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Course Code
TT12
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish HigherAB in Advanced Highers including a foreign language and AABBB in Highers or A in Advanced Higher foreign language and AABBB in Highers, or to AA in Advanced Highers including a foreign language and AABBB in Highers, or A in Advanced Higher foreign language and AAABB in Highers. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required. This course has additional subject specific requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme35 35 points overall with 16 - 17 at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in a foreign language Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Other BTEC qualifications are also considered. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 including a foreign language Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M1,M2 D3,D3,M2 including a foreign language Extended ProjectWhere an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB - AAB at A Level (including a foreign language) and grade A in the EPQ. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. A levelA,A,B including a foreign language |
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