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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: T202

Japanese Studies (with Year Abroad)

Durham University
Durham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£28,500Per Year (Intl)
£32,500Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Durham University, the BA (Hons) Japanese Studies (with Year Abroad) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Course details Spanning languages and society, the arts and cultural history – an in-depth understanding and appreciation of language and culture will give you a greater insight into communities and build deeper connections with people across the world. This multidisciplinary degree will develop advanced knowledge and the understanding of Japanese language and culture. You will study a core language module in each of your three years. International tuition fees are £28,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Course details
Why Durham University?
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Rankings
Top 100
UCAS Code:T202
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

International Baccalaureate

35 points

665 in higher level subjects

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£114,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£29,000£32,500£36,500
3 years£26,500£31,500£38,500
5 years£32,000£40,000£55,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 17% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 48% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
79%
Learning opportunities
72%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
58%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Durham University

Durham University offers Japanese Studies (with Year Abroad) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#23UK Ranking
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