BA Japanese Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) in Japanese Studies, a humanities degree focused on academic preparation, critical inquiry, and cultural contexts through a compulsory foundation year. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and an optional year abroad. The curriculum begins with foundational modules that build essential study habits, research methods, and written communication abilities. Compulsory study includes Connecting, which introduces core humanities skills alongside an introduction to psychology, and Communicating, which focuses on developing written and verbal techniques and source evaluation. Students also examine current debates through Contemporary Issues, and complete independent work via the Humanities Foundation Project.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications or relevant work/life experience who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree level studies are welcome. In line with our support of Access to Higher education your application will be considered without this if you can show the ability to enjoy and benefit from degree level studies. We look for alternative or professional qualifications, life experience, motivation, and commitment. If you have not studied recently, you may be given a key skills assessment to enable the teaching team to direct support appropriately.
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 35%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Connecting
- Communicating
- Contemporary Issues
- Humanities Foundation Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Japanese Studies at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Asian studies.
What do graduates of BA Japanese Studies at University of Lancashire do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Japanese Studies at University of Lancashire?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Japanese Studies at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BA Japanese Studies at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Japanese Studies at University of Lancashire?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.