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Japanese - BA (Hons)

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This course allows you to develop your Japanese language skills and understanding of Japanese politics, history and culture. It’s open to students coming to the subject as an absolute beginner, as well as those with intermediate-level Japanese.Japan plays a significant role in both the global economy and international politics. It is home to a rich culture and history and a varied, changing society, boasting cultural ‘cool’ and high-tech innovation. However, it also faces complex social changes, all of which your studies will help you understand.You’ll become part of a community of staff and students in East Asian Studies at Leeds, whose expertise spans both Northeast and Southeast Asia. This means you’ll gain an understanding of both Japan and the broader region around it. In addition to travelling to Japan in your second year you can take modules on Chinese literature, Korean society and the broader East Asian region.This course is intended for non-native speakers of Japanese only.

Tuition fees

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£ 26,500per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds (Main), Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

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A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Asian Studies

    10th out of 12 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 194
    140 72%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    50.0 50%

    8th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.76 69%

    12th

    2

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