York St John University
Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA (Hons)
York St John University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA (Hons) and other courses in Linguistics at York St John University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Linguistics.

Overall student satisfaction
70 /100
45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Linguistics

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Linguistics 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
Median salary £23000 £20000 £23000
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £25500 £15500 - £24000 £19500 - £26500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Linguistics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23342 £23789 £27964
25-75 percentile range £19981 - £27684 £18128 - £28996 £21216 - £35036

Course Description

Prepare for a life teaching English around the world. Explore Japanese culture by learning the language and studying abroad.

You will gain the skills and knowledge to teach English in Japan and across the globe. It's a 4 year degree with a year studying abroad in Japan. You will learn communicative Japanese skills and gain a deep understanding of Japanese culture. Together we will explore theories and methods for teaching English in a multilingual world and give you the opportunity to study for the teaching English as a second language qualification, CELTA.

Study Japanese whether you are a beginner or have some previous experience with the language. We will place you at the appropriate level of language learning when you arrive. By the end of the course you will be able to have conversations and discussions in Japanese. You will learn to give presentations and write in Japanese, allowing you to use the language for academic, social and professional purposes. You will usually reach the upper B2/C1 level on the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR). You can also choose to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test at level 6 for not extra cost. Please note that this course is not suitable for applicants who already have B1 level or above of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) in Japanese.

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with a year studying abroad in Japan. While abroad, you will take Japanese language classes at your host university. You will also take classes taught in either English or Japanese that are relevant to your degree.

Explore theories and methods for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Our approach to teaching TESOL focuses on learning how to teach English around the world. We offer you the opportunity to study for the certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages (CELTA), an additional teaching qualification, for free. It is recognised around the world and gives you practical teaching experience. You will need to apply and attend an interview before you are accepted onto the CELTA course.

The Linguistics part of the course gives you a working knowledge of how language works, how we use it and how it is structured. You will explore how we articulate speech and how English differs around the world. You will also examine how the mind processes language.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA (Hons) at York St John University

25% Managers, directors and senior officials
20% Information Technology Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Sports and fitness occupations
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Engineering professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Administrative occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £14000 year 1
International £14000 year 1

Additional fee information

For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.

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:

August 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)
  • year 2
  • year 3
  • year 4

UCAS application code:

T2X3

University Rankings

#93
University Guru Meta Ranking
of York St John University

among 379 universities in England UK
based on 12 different rankings

Positions of York St John University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of York St John University in related subject specific rankings.

Languages & Literature

    • #19 
    • #25 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #69 
    • #83 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

See all 12 university rankings of York St John University

About York St John University

List of 167 Bachelor and Master Courses from York St John University - Course Catalogue

Student composition of York St John University

undergraduates:
5310
postgraduates:
1685
Total:
6995
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FAQ about Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA (Hons) York St John University

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £23000 15 months after graduation, £20000 3 years after graduation and £23000 after graduation.

  • Managers, directors and senior officials (25%), Information Technology Professionals (20%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (10%), Process, plant and machine operatives (5%)

  • 45 graduates rated the course 70. This means that 70% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at York St John University.

  • It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 1% Percentile among all Linguistics students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.