BA East Asian Studies at SOAS University of London

The BA East Asian Studies combines the study of both East Asian languages and East Asia-related subjects in various disciplines. In this degree, there is a far 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 the 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  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take 120 credits per year composed of core, compulsory and guided modules. Core and compulsory modules include Ch100 Elementary Chinese A, Ch100 Elementary Chinese B, Elementary Japanese A, Elementary Japanese B, Elementary Korean A, Elementary Korean B, Chinese 1A, Chinese 1B.

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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