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East Asian Studies and Japanese BA (Hons)
Course Overview - East Asian Studies and Japanese BA (Hons)
Cultural powerhouse and economic giant, Japan is home to a varied, changing society. In this degree, you’ll develop language skills in Japanese and gain insight into Japan and the East Asian region.
You’ll explore the culture, history, politics and economics of the region and its global interactions. You’ll combine this with intensive language study to become proficient in Japanese. We teach Japanese from beginner level, but if you already have some knowledge of the language we can accommodate you.
Throughout your degree, core modules will build your skills in Japa...
Cultural powerhouse and economic giant, Japan is home to a varied, changing society. In this degree, you’ll develop language skills in Japanese and gain insight into Japan and the East Asian region.<br/><br/>You’ll explore the culture, history, politics and economics of the region and its global interactions. You’ll combine this with intensive language study to become proficient in Japanese. We teach Japanese from beginner level, but if you already have some knowledge of the language we can accommodate you.<br/><br/>Throughout your degree, core modules will build your skills in Japanese and you’ll study the East Asian region from different perspectives. Topics include East Asian politics, economy, religions, culture and identity and the history of modern China and Japan. You’ll study at one of our partner universities for a year to refine your skills while experiencing life in Japan.<br/><br/>With the international expertise and language skills you’ll develop, you’ll be prepared for a global career.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
24/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
TT23
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or B in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers or AABBBB in Highers to AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or A in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or AAAABB in Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
D: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. Grade 4/C in a foreign language at GCSE is required. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
35
34 - 35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level and 4 in a foreign language at Standard level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
DDD
We particularly welcome applicants holding a foreign language qualification
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
A foreign language is preferred
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M1,M1,M2
D3,M1,M2
preferably including a foreign language
Extended Project
Where 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 BBB-ABB at A Level (preferably including a foreign language) and grade A in the EPQ.
A level
A,B,B
A foreign language is preferred.
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