Japanese - BA (Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Leeds, UK

Japanese - BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£26,500.00 (28,87,339) per year
Accommodation (Self-catered En suite) - Starts £175 Per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Leeds, Main

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS2 9JT, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS2 9JT, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A-level: ABB GCSE: 4/C in a foreign languageOther course specific tests: Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.We welcome applications from mature students with Access qualifications, and from students with a wide range of qualifications.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Grade 4/C in a foreign language at GCSE is required. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required. BTEC DDM Cambridge Pre-U M1, M1, M2 to D3, M1, M2 International Baccalaureate 34 points overall including 16 at Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers OR B in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers OR AABBBB in Highers TO AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers OR A in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers OR AAAABB in Highers. Welsh Baccalaureate The Welsh Baccalaureate is not typically included in the academic conditions of an offer made to you for this course. If you choose to undertake the Welsh Baccalaureate we would strongly encourage you to draw upon these experiences within your personal statement, as your qualification will then be taken into account both when your application is initially considered by the selection panel and again when reviewed by the admissions tutor at the time your A-level results are passed to us. Other Qualifications European Baccalaureate: 75%

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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