Overview

We teach Japanese intensively, from scratch. In the Japanese Studies and History programme from University of Sheffield, you will study the phonetic scripts (kana) from the outset, picking up the 2000 Sino-Japanese characters (kanji) over the course of your degree.

Key Features

The history side of your course covers past societies from the Roman to the Modern period. Outside the seminar room, you'll work on projects that bring history to life, like our student-run New Histories blog and WikiAmerica.

You will spend your third year studying at one of our partner universities in Japan. More than just a chance to put what you've learned into practice, this year is an experience you won't forget.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History Workshop

Japanese language

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Empire: From the Ancient World to the Middle Ages

Paths from Antiquity to Modernity

The Disenchantment of Early Modern Europe

The Making of the Twentieth Century

The Transformation of the United Kingdom, 1800 to the Present

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Language Studies Asian studies View 1246 other Bachelors in Language 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

A Levels + additional qualifications | BBB, typically including History or Classical Civilisation + B in relevant EPQ

International Baccalaureate | 33, typically with 5 in Higher Level History

BTEC | DDM in a relevant subject, typically in combination with B in A Level History

Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher | AABBB, typically + B in History

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels | B + AB, typically including History

Access to HE Diploma | 60 credits overall with Distinctions in 30 Level 3 credits and Merits in 15 Level 3 credits

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22680 GBP / year

≈ 22680 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Sheffield

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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