Japanese Studies and History BA (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Japanese Studies and History BA (Hons) and other courses in Asian Studies at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Asian Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Asian Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Asian Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £20500 | £26000 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £25000 | £13000 - £27500 | £19500 - £34000 |
All Asian Studies courses of The University of Sheffield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Asian Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24555 | £22873 | £27735 |
25-75 percentile range | £20544 - £28258 | £17612 - £28696 | £20970 - £35867 |
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Course Description
Complex, unique, endlessly fascinating, Japan embraces modernity and technology while maintaining its rich traditional culture. To truly understand Japan, you have to experience it. You have to immerse yourself in it.
We teach Japanese intensively, from scratch. You will study the phonetic scripts (kana) from the outset, picking up the 2000 Sino-Japanese characters (kanji) over the course of your degree.
The history side of your course covers past societies from the Roman to the Modern period. Outside the seminar room, you'll work on projects that bring history to life, like our student-run New Histories blog and WikiAmerica.
You will spend your third year studying at one of our partner universities in Japan. More than just a chance to put what you've learned into practice, this year is an experience you won't forget.
Energised and inspired, you'll return to Sheffield for your final year. The language training continues, now at a more advanced level. Supervised by an academic, you'll research and write a dissertation on a topic of your choice.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Japanese Studies and History BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
25% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Legal professionals |
5% | Community and Civil Enforcement Occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Asian Studies
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Costs
Tuition Fees Japanese Studies and History BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £22680 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.
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Student composition of The University of Sheffield
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Sheffield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19190
- postgraduates:
- 9285
- Total:
- 28475
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Japanese Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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