Venues

Central Campus

Content

On this programme, you will develop the linguistic, intercultural and analytical skills to engage with this dynamic society in an interdisciplinary way.

The university's language courses will develop your skills in speaking, listening to, reading and writing Modern Japanese. You can start the language as a complete beginner, or at a more advanced level.

Year 1:
You will study Japanese 1, an introduction to Japanese grammar, and Modern East Asia, an introduction to modern East Asian history and culture.

Year 2:
You will study Japanese 2A and Japanese 2B, which will develop your written and spoken Japanese. You will also study Japanese history, culture and society in preparation for your year in Japan.

Year 3:
You will spend your third year in Japan where you will develop your language skills and start work on your dissertation.

Year 4:
You will continue to study Japanese language, history, culture and literature. You will also complete your dissertation.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AABB (first sitting) or AAAB (two sittings) plus a language other than English at A and English at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) plus a language other than English at A and English at National 5. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting S4-S6.