Japanese Studies Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
History of Art and Japanese BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 59% 5% 9% £9250 - 140 London On campus Full-time
Japanese and History BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 59% 5% 9% £9250 - 150 London On campus Full-time
Japanese and World Philosophies BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 59% 5% 9% £9250 - 148 London On campus Full-time
Japanese and Global Development BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 71% 5% 5% - - 137 London On campus Full-time
Japanese Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London - - - £4625 £7280 - London On campus Part-time
Japanese Studies Grad Dip Birkbeck, University of London - - - £3010 £5460 - London On campus Part-time
Japanese Studies with International Experience BA (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London - - - £9250 £14560 - London On campus Full-time
Japanese Studies MA SOAS, University of London - - - £5990 £11700 - London On campus Part-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Japanese Studies

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Japanese Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Japanese Studies

  • Language skills
  • Research and analytical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Social and intercultural skills
  • Ability to learn and understand challenging subjects
  • Ability to critically evaluate resources to help formulate arguments

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Japanese Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs of graduates of Japanese Studies (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Japanese Studies at SOAS, University of London

20% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Administrative occupations
10% Sales occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Community and Civil Enforcement Occupations
5% Finance Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions


Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Japanese Studies, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.

Japanese and Global Development - BA (Hons) at SOAS, University of London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 71 out of 100 among 30 respondents.