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BA (Hons)

Asia Pacific Studies

Duration
3 years
Start
September 2024
UCAS Code
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Delivery
In-person
Foundation year available

Explore the culture, politics and international role of the Asia Pacific while becoming fluent in a language from the region. Build the foundation for a huge variety of exciting career paths.

Why study with us

  • You can make use of state-of-the-art facilities. This includes translation suites, library resources, computers, satellite TV and access to digital software such as Rosetta Stone.
  • You’ll be taught by lecturers who are world-leading experts in their respective areas.
  • We offer a unique combination, integrating regional and language expertise with the Teaching English as Second Language professional certificate.
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What you'll do

  • Each year, you’ll study the region’s history, environment, society and culture, together with modules following your chosen language pathway.
  • You’ll have the option of spending a year studying abroad, learning the language and culture through total immersion.
  • You’ll study using the latest industry-standard equipment in our professional interpreting suites, together with our Worldwise Learning Centre.
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Course structure

When you join the course, you'll have the option to choose from two main pathways: Culture and Society, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). You'll also choose a language pathway. To apply for this course, use the UCAS code from your language pathway of choice. The UCAS codes are listed under the headings below.

Modules

The modules you'll study will depend on the pathway you choose. You will choose between Culture and Society or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) as a main pathway. You'll then select a language pathway from Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Russian.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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I loved Asia Pacific Studies as it gave me a chance to dip into various disciplines at once, and work out which areas I was most passionate about for further study!
Madeleine Williams-Hunter
Madeleine Rose Williams-Hunter
BA(Hons) Asia Pacific Studies

Future careers

Our BA (Hons) Asia Pacific Studies course combines language skills with a broad-based understanding of the region’s culture, history, politics and society. This will prepare you for a range of careers in – or connected to – the region.

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • If you wish to study your chosen language at post A-Level you should have previously studied it at A2 Level, inclusive of the entry tariffs below. Please check the language options above for language level availability. Some language ability should be evident in the application for studying ab initio. UCAS: 104-112 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*
  • Pass Access Course: 104-112 points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level subjects
  • T Level: M
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English

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Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

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Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Sandwich year£1,500 for the sandwich year
Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£16,500 per year
2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Sandwich year£1,575 for the sandwich year
Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities

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