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This degree allows students to master specialist language skills whilst gaining an introduction to the culture, society, history, economy and politics of the region. The programme brings together expertise in all these different fields to give students a well-rounded understanding and appreciation of the Asia Pacific region, built on a foundation of their specialist language training.
Students will study using the latest industry-standard equipment in professional interpreting suites and gain practical experience during their year abroad. No previous knowledge of the chosen language is required, although a post A Level route is offered for Japanese. With Asia Pacific countries playing an important part in the modern world economy, our students are set apart from other UK graduates with competency in their chosen language as well as transferable skills and a knowledge of the region that will prepare them for work in a multitude of industries in, or engaged with the Asia Pacific.
National Student Survey 2017
Asian Studies at UCLan is second in the UK for overall student satisfaction
IN 2013 UCLAN LAUNCHED THE ONLY INSTITUTE OF KOREAN STUDIES OUTSIDE LONDON
THE KOREAN SOCIETY IS ONE OF THE TOP THREE LARGEST SOCIETIES IN THE UNIVERSITY WITH REGULAR K-POP EVENTS THAT ATTRACT AUDIENCES FROM ACROSS THE UK
OUR CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UCLAN, BEIJING INTERNATIONAL STUDIES UNIVERSITY, AND HANBAN, PROMOTING CHINESE CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
You will have access to the Confucius Institute and our state-of-the-art learning centre, where interactive video, satellite TV, computers, and other self-study audio and video materials are available to you on an open access basis. You will study using the latest industry-standard equipment in our professional interpreting suites.
The Worldwise Learning Centre provides access to the latest language-learning and digital technologies including Rosetta Stone. It also offers a varied programme of activities designed to give students global experiences on campus and there may be bursaries available to support short trips abroad during your time with us.
Asia Pacific Course:
Dr Niki Alsford
Dr Ed Griffith
Dr Lara Momesso
Dr Andrew Levidis
Dr Bill Mihalopoulos
Russian Studies:
Svetlana Baeva
Olga Tabachnikova
Chinese Studies:
Guanyu Huang
Sunny Xin Liu
Dr Jiayi Wang
Japanese Studies:
Takako Amano
Dr Robert Kasza
Mari Nakamura
Dr Zixi You
Korean Studies:
Dr Hae-Sung Jeon
Dr Sojin Lim
Dr Xi Chen
Ms Jungmin Lee
Mr Mark Plaice
Dr Jihye Kim
China:
Japan:
Korea:
Russia:
What is the UCAS code for this course?
There are different codes depending on which language route you would like to take:
Chinese – T100
Japanese – 6D49
Korean – 2R49
Russian – T301
What is the difference between the 3-year route and the 4-year route?
Simply, on the 4 year route you will spend one year studying abroad. Most of our students take this option but it is not compulsory.
What proportion of the course is language learning?
Approximately half of the course is devoted to studying the language of your choice.
Can I study more than one language?
Yes. However, your second language will be an elective and you will not study it to the same level as your main language.
The key information statistics for the various pathways on the BA (Hons) Asia Pacific Studies course are listed below. These will open in a new browser window.
Asia Pacific Studies (Chinese) - T100
Asia Pacific Studies (Japanese) - 6D49
Four years full-time (full-year abroad).
Undergraduate
Campus, Full-time
BA (Hons)
Various - more information; Short form: BA/APS
Preston (Campus code: U)
September
Full-time: £9,250* per year (UK/EU)
Sandwich fee for 17/18 is £900
Sandwich fee for 18/19 is £1000
The University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support you through your studies.
Discover MoreOur typical offer is 112 UCAS Points. We operate a flexible admissions policy and treat everyone as an individual. This means that we will take into consideration your educational achievements and predicted grades (where applicable) together with your application as a whole, including work experience and personal statement. General Studies accepted
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit
BTEC Diploma: Distinction*, Distinction*
Pass Access Course: 112 UCAS Points
International Baccalaureate:Pass Diploma with 112 UCAS points from Higher Level Subjects
IELTS: 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5
GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths & English or equivalent and preferred foreign language at C/4 (or good statement).
If you do not meet the formal entry requirements specified, Foundation Entry offers an alternative route to study for this degree
Foundation Entry RouteCore Modules
The Shaping of the Asia Pacific Region
In addition to the above core content modules all students must choose a language pathway from Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Russian.
Chinese Pathway:
Japanese Pathway:
Korean Pathway:
Russian Pathway:
Optional modules:
Students may also take other free elective modules not listed as part of the optional choices on the above programme
Students may also take other free elective modules not listed as part of the optional choices on the above programme
Core Modules
Cultural Transformations and Cross-Cultural Encounters in the Asia Pacific
In addition to the above core content modules students on the 4 year programme must choose a language pathway from Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Russian. Those on the 3 year programme may select modules from the list below in accordance with their stage 1 language choice
Chinese Pathway:
Japanese Pathway:
or
Korean Pathway:
Russian Pathway:
Optional modules:
Students may also take other free elective modules not listed as part of the optional choices on the above programme
Students on the 4 year programme spend this year abroad. Students on the 3 year programme progress directly to Year 4.
Core Modules
In addition to the above core content modules students on the 4 year programme must choose a language pathway from Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Russian. Those on the 3 year programme may select modules from the list below in accordance with their stage 1 language choice
Chinese Pathway:
Japanese Pathway:
Korean Pathway:
or
Russian Pathway:
Optional modules:
Students may also take other free elective modules not listed as part of the optional choices on the above programme
A 3 year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study, which comprises of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your option choices.
The intensive language programmes are all designed to build up your oral, aural and written competence, combined with a range of modules to give you an all-round knowledge of the language and the country you are studying.
Assessment is by coursework including seminar presentations, essays and in-class tests. There are practical oral tests at chosen points throughout and every year there is an unseen examination for the language modules.
Special guest at UCLan Japan Bunkasai festival
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has brought a taste of the Far East to Preston after welcoming a special guest from the Japanese Embassy to campus for a celebratory event.
The First Secretary for Education and Sport from the Japanese Embassy, Hiroshi Itakura, came to UCLan for a Japanese cultural festival known as The Second Nihon Bunkasai 2016 to celebrate the University’s vibrant Japanese language and culture community.
Students shared their academic achievements, language skills and knowledge of Japanese culture with Mr Itakura by holding an exhibition with information on the studying abroad programme, Kabuki face painting, performing a play in Japanese, sharing the history of Japanese Pop, mask art and more. Mr Itakura also gave a talk to students on how his country is coping with an increasingly ageing population. He was then treated to a traditional Sōran-bushi performance by the UCLan Japanese Society, J-Soc; one of the Students’ Union’s largest student societies formed mainly by students of Japanese which is the University’s most studied language at degree level.
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We offer a wide range of postgraduate taught Masters; our programmes include:
We also offer a number of places to students who wish to pursue research degrees (MA by Research/MPhil/PhD). For more information, please visit Research.
On graduating from this course, you could enter occupations such as translation/interpreting, journalism, travel and tourism, working for international airlines, facilitating business between Asia Pacific and English speaking contacts and working for local governments in promoting Japan, China or South Korea. You could also teach English in Asia Pacific language schools or universities.
You could have the opportunity to gain practical experience during your year abroad as a part-time language assistant, and in translation and interpreting by assisting local businesses in their dealings with Asia Pacific partners. Short-term internships are also offered by the Worldwise Learning Centre, the School’s centre for advancing language learning across the University. You will have the opportunity to engage in cultural activities through various events organised by the Asia Pacific Studies course team, as well as through the Worldwise Learning Centre, the Confucius Institute, the Institute for Korean Studies and the strong community of student societies related to the Asia Pacific including the Korean Society, the Japanese Society and the Chinese Language and Culture Society.
Conference Interpreting Suite and other facilities
Worldwise Learning Centre
This course is based in the School of Language and Global Studies
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For detailed information about studying this course at UCLan, please see the course handbook for your year of entry:
2017 Entry |
2018 Entry
For information on possible changes to course information, see our Essential and Important Course Information.
*Tuition Fees are per year unless otherwise stated.
For 2017/18 fees please refer to our fees page.
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For changes to 2017 UCAS tariff entry requirements please see our Essential and Important Course Information. UCLan requires all undergraduate applicants to have a minimum attainment of five GCSEs at grade C and above, or equivalent, (including Maths and English). In 2017 and beyond we will view the new Grade 4 as being equivalent to a C grade and will therefore require students to achieve GCSE Grade 4 or above. However, if the subject is relevant to our degree programme and requires a higher GCSE grade (e.g. GCSE B grade), and/or includes a Professional body that governs the entry requirements, Grade 5 or above may be required.