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Japanese Studies, BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Japanese Studies develops fluency in the Japanese language alongside study of the culture, history and politics of Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. No prior knowledge of Japanese is required, and students learn to write in three scripts.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September 2026 and September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Making East Asia, The Politics of Power and Order in the Asia-Pacific, Foundations of Japanese Language and Culture, Japanese Language in Contemporary Society, Japanese for Study, Work and Translation, Advanced Japanese, and Project Studies.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in translation, interpretation, embassies and local governments, travel and tourism, and international finance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK qualifications: 104-112 UCAS points at A-level; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM; BTEC Diploma D*D to D*D*; Access to HE Diploma (Pass) with 104-112 points; International Baccalaureate Diploma (Pass) with 104-112 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level Merit; GCSEs: five at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2026 and September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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