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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: TT12
Chinese or Japanese Studies
Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, England
4 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Chinese or Japanese Studies at Newcastle University. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Study the country and culture of China or Japan while learning Chinese or Japanese from beginners' to advanced or further advanced level, thanks to our flexible entry and exit system. Pursue your interest in East Asia through a range of fascinating cultural modules and use our fantastic facilities to support your language learning. You will spend a year at a university in China or Japan, following a programme of intensive language study. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Introductory Chinese or Japanese Language
Classical Chinese or Japanese Literature
Contemporary East Asian Culture
Advanced Language and Conversation
History and Society of East Asia
Cultural Representation and Media Studies
Chinese or Japanese Translation Studies
Independent Research Project in Asian Studies
UCAS Code:TT12
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB Grade B or 6 at GCSE in any modern foreign language or English language is required. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points Including a modern foreign language at Standard Level (Grade 5) or English if not offered at Higher Level. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£98,000
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 — Newcastle University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £30,000 | £32,500 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £26,500 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £35,500 | £50,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 31% above UK average salary
This course
£35,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 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
84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
89%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
96%Student voice
74%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Newcastle University
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