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Japanese Studies and History BA (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Develop your Japanese language skills and your historical knowledge alongside history modules which complement your Japanese studies and cover various political, social and cultural themes. You'll also spend part of your degree studying in Japan, immersing yourself in Japanese society.


Master the skills of historical research and combine intensive language training with an in-depth study of Japanese culture.

Study past societies from 1000 BCE to the modern day, exploring political, social, economic and cultural themes - providing you with the critical foundations to understand the dynamic country of Japan. Engaging with real research throughout your studies, you鈥檒l develop the skills to exercise independent judgement, be critical of accepted opinions, and to construct effective arguments.Study on one of the UK鈥檚 longest running Japanese studies programmes, with over 60 years of experience creating leaders within the field. Our award-winning teaching staff will give you the insights, language skills and disciplinary knowledge to critically appreciate Japanese society, history, politics and culture. As well as studying the phonetic scripts (Kana), picking up the 2000 Sino-Japanese characters (Kanji), you鈥檒l spend a year studying at a Japanese university. In your final year you will develop a dissertation project on a topic of your choice supported by world-leading researchers.


Why study this course?

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An immersive, hands on experience

- become a specialist in your chosen areas of history and gain lived-experience in Japan.-


History Research-led Special Subject

- in small-group seminars, explore the details of your favourite area of history with a true expert on the topic, and become a specialist in your chosen area.-


Build transferable skills

- become highly-skilled in research, critical thinking, written and verbal communication, presentation, and digital media creation.-


One of the first Japanese studies programmes

- our Japanese studies programme has a 60-year history and a thriving research culture - giving you endless opportunities to tap into world-leading expertise.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 22,680per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

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Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Asian Studies

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    18th out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

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    149 72%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    56.0 56%

    8th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.24 81%

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    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    154 75%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    28th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    54th

    16

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