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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: T20F
Japanese Studies (with Foundation Year)
Oxford Brookes UniversityOxford, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Japanese Studies (with Foundation Year) at Oxford Brookes University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Oxford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Take our Japanese Studies degree and you'll truly discover Japan. Our Japanese Studies with a Foundation Year starts with learning essential skills to prepare you for degree-level study. Passing this foundation year leads to our Japanese Studies BA where you'll immerse yourself in the language and culture of a country with rich traditions and vibrant modern life. International tuition fees are £17,250 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a 83% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Academic Skills
Japanese Language Fundamentals
Introduction to Japanese Culture and Society
Kanji and Written Japanese Systems
Intermediate Japanese Communication
Japanese History and Traditions
Contemporary Japanese Culture and Media
Advanced Japanese Language and Linguistics
UCAS Code:T20F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 6 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,250
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,000
Home Student Fee
£5,760
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 — Oxford Brookes University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,500 | £29,500 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £18,000 | £23,000 | £30,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £27,000 | £33,000 |
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▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
69%Working
7%Studying
5%Work & Study
11%Seeking Work
61%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
88%Learning resources
87%Student voice
89%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About Oxford Brookes University
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