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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: T300
East Asian Studies
University of LeedsLeeds, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
75%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) East Asian Studies at University of Leeds. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. On this course, you’ll develop a diverse understanding of East Asia, home of the world’s second and third largest economies (China and Japan). Encompassing the study of Northeast Asia (China, Japan and Korea) and Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam), you’ll explore the region from historical, economic, political, social and cultural perspectives. We have expertise that stretches across the communities of this dynamic and fascinating region. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £26,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
East Asian History and Civilisations
Contemporary East Asian Politics and Governance
Chinese Society and Culture
Japanese Culture and Society
East Asian Religions and Philosophy
Language and Communication in East Asia
Regional Economics and Development
Modern Southeast Asian Societies
UCAS Code:T300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB Other course specific tests: Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. |
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ 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
£9,790
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160
Home Student Fee
£26,500
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 — University of Leeds
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £28,500 | £35,000 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £34,500 | £49,000 |
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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 28% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH19-04-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
67%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
67%
Overall
Teaching on my course
75%Learning opportunities
67%Assessment and feedback
61%Academic support
78%Organisation and management
54%Learning resources
81%Student voice
53%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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