Overview

Build the knowledge and language skills essential for success in global business, including interpreting with the Japanese Studies programme from The University of Lancashire .

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.

Future careers

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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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Humanities in Context

Social Science in Context

Cultural Transformations and Cross Cultural Encounters in the Asia Pacific

Taiwan in the Asia Pacific

Aspects of Japanese Society

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Asian studies View 67 other Bachelors in Asian studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

96-112 points at A2

BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM

BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D*

Pass Access Course: 96 -112 points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 -112 points from Higher Level subjects

T Level: P (A*-C) - M

GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17325 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What you'll do

Future careers

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Preston

Funding

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