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...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

23/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT

Application Details

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. 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

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,H3,H3,H3

H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

M1,M1,M2

D3,M1,M2

A level

A,B,B

GCSE: 4/C in a foreign language Other course specific tests: If you’re taking the Extended Project Qualification (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’re taking A Levels, this would be BBB-ABB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ. We welcome applications from mature students with Access qualifications, and from students with a wide range of qualifications.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

The WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is accepted in place of a third A-level subject at the same grade.

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