BA (Hons) Chinese Studies OR Japanese Studies at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Immerse yourself in the study of Chinese or Japanese language, society, culture, politics and history. Prepare yourself for a career working and interacting with organisations in East Asia. On our Chinese or Japanese Studies BA Honours degree, you'll develop your language skills in your chosen language and build an appreciation of different societies and cultures.

What you will study

You will study both Level A (suitable for beginner's) or both Level B (suitable for post A Level or equivalent) Chinese language modules. You will study both Level A or both Level B Japanese language modules. Compulsory modules include: Level A (HE Entry Level) Chinese I, Level A (HE Entry Level) Chinese II, Level B (HE Intermediate) Chinese I, Level B (HE Intermediate) Chinese II, Level A (HE Entry Level) Japanese I, Level A (HE Entry Level) Japanese II, Level B (HE Intermediate) Japanese I, Level B (HE Intermediate) Japanese II, Academic Study and Research Skills, Level C (HE Advanced) Chinese I, Level C (HE Advanced) Chinese II, Level C (HE Advanced) Japanese I, Level C (HE Advanced) Japanese II, Level D (HE Further Advanced) Chinese I.

Career pathways

Ability in languages is highly regarded by employers across all sectors, including industry and business. Employers value the linguistic, interpersonal, intercultural and skills of language graduates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB. Grade B or 6 at GCSE in any modern foreign language or English language is required. IB: 32 points including a modern foreign language or English language at Standard Level Grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level including a modern foreign language or English language at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Applicants will be considered on an individual basis. Grade B or 6 at GCSE in any modern foreign language or English language is required. Scottish Highers: AABBB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted, including a foreign language at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent). Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in any modern foreign language or English language is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/tt12/#how-to-apply

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