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PostgraduateGraduate Diploma

Japanese Studies

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,900Per Year (Intl)
£7,560Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the Grad Dip Japanese Studies at Birkbeck, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our Graduate Diploma in Japanese Studies is ideal if you have a passion for learning Japanese and exploring the culture of Japan but have a basic understanding of Japan already and have achieved beginners’ proficiency in the language. It gives you the chance to consolidate and expand your knowledge further. Why choose this course? - You will be taught by specialists in contemporary Japanese culture and veteran native Japanese teachers with many years of language teaching experience. International tuition fees are £13,900 per year, home/UK fees are £7,560 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Intermediate Japanese Language Skills
Contemporary Japanese Literature and Film
Japanese Cultural History and Society
Manga
Anime and Visual Culture
Japanese Linguistics and Translation Studies
Gender and Identity in Japanese Culture
Comparative East Asian Cultural Analysis
Research Methods and Academic Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,900

Home Student Fee

£7,560

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
20%Studying
5%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Birkbeck, University of London

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