BA East Asian Studies and ... (combined honours) at SOAS University of London

The BA East Asian Studies and… combines the study of both East Asian languages and East Asia-related subjects in various disciplines with the study of another subject. In this degree, there is a greater emphasis on gaining a broader understanding of East Asia as a region, across a wide range of disciplines, than in our region-based degrees. In addition to disciplinary modules, you will be also able to study a Chinese, Japanese or Korean language module each year.

Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time (combined honours)  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Graduates from the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures develop competencies in intercultural awareness, analysis and communication. Demand for specialists with advanced proficiency in the languages of China, Japan and Korea has significantly increased in recent years, and graduates with these skills are highly sought after by employers.

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