
Chinese or Japanese Studies BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Chinese or Japanese Studies BA (Hons)
Study the country and culture of China or Japan while learning Chinese or Japanese from beginners to advanced or further advanced level, thanks to our flexible entry and exit system. Pursue your interest in East Asia through a range of fascinating cultural modules and use our fantastic facilities to support your language learning. You will spend a year at a university in China or Japan, following a programme of intensive language study.
Study the country and culture of China or Japan while learning Chinese or Japanese from beginners to advanced or further advanced level, thanks to our flexible entry and exit system. Pursue your interest in East Asia through a range of fascinating cultural modules and use our fantastic facilities to support your language learning. You will spend a year at a university in China or Japan, following a programme of intensive language study.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
TT12
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted, including a foreign language or English at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent). Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in any modern foreign language or English is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
A minimum of 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit is required. Evidence of study in any modern foreign language to GCSE grade B or 6 standard or a grade B or 6 in GCSE English is also required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Including a modern foreign language at Standard Level (Grade 5) or English if not offered at Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants offering a BTEC National Diploma will be considered on an individual basis. Evidence of study in any modern foreign language to GCSE grade B or 6 standard or a grade B or 6 in GCSE English is also required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H3,H3
A foreign language or English Ordinary Level at Grade O2 is also required if not offered at Higher Level.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M2
Grade B or 6 at GCSE in any modern foreign language or English language is required.
Extended Project
If you offer a Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, we will vary our offer to recognise this. The EPQ can be in any topic.
A level
A,B,B
Grade B or 6 at GCSE in any modern foreign language or English language is required.
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