Linguistics and Japanese Studies
UCAS Code: QT12
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
plus evidence of interest in language and linguistics, demonstrated through the Personal Statement
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits overall with Distinctions in 30 Level 3 credits plus Merits in 15 Level 3 credits .
Extended Project
in a relevant EPQ plus grades BBB in A level plus evidence of interest in language and linguistics, demonstrated through the Personal Statement
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English at grade C or grade 4
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
plus evidence of interest in language and linguistics, demonstrated through the Personal Statement
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
plus evidence of interest in language and linguistics, demonstrated through the Personal Statement
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
plus grade B at A Level plus evidence of interest in language and linguistics, demonstrated through the Personal Statement
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a relevant subject plus evidence of interest in language and linguistics, demonstrated through the Personal Statement
Scottish Higher
plus evidence of interest in language and linguistics, demonstrated through the Personal Statement
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
plus grades AB at A level plus evidence of interest in language and linguistics, demonstrated through the Personal Statement
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About this course
This four-year course is run jointly between the School of English and the School of East Asian Studies (SEAS). The Japanese side of the course combines intensive study of the Japanese language (from beginner level) with modules on Japan and East Asia. Your Linguistics modules will provide you with all the analytical tools and concepts that are essential to becoming a successful linguist.
Our world-leading research, active student community and civic ethos makes Sheffield one of the world's most exciting places to study Linguistics and Japanese Studies. Our academic staff are experts in their field and use their cutting-edge research to inform their teaching and the content of the modules that you'll study. They're also passionate, dedicated teachers who work tirelessly to ensure their students are inspired.
The academic aptitude and practical skills you will develop throughout your degree will give you a huge range of career options after university. As well as careers in journalism, the charity sector, marketing and communications, copywriting and publishing, our graduates have gone on to be web developers, speech and language therapists, accountants, engineers, computer scientists, (neuro)biologists, geneticists and legal practitioners.
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The University of Sheffield Bursary is available to home students who have a household income of £40,000 or less. You may also be eligible for an additional £250 per year depending on your postcode and grades. We use the details you submit to Student Finance and UCAS to assess your eligibility for a bursary. You don’t need to apply; if you’re eligible you’ll receive an award for each year of your course. If you're a care leaver, care for an ill or disabled family member or are estranged from your parents or guardian you may be eligible for an enhanced bursary of £4,500 per year. The University also offers a number of scholarships to help you fund your studies and enhance your learning experience. Use our Student Funding Calculator to check what funding your could be eligible for - www.sheffield.ac.uk/funding/calculator. Further information - www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding
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University of Sheffield
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In 2015, only 150 students graduated from the UK with degrees in Japanese, so anyone studying the subject will get a very rare qualification — so take that into consideration when drawing conclusions from the data above. This subject does seem to have a higher unemployment rate than the average, but this may be more to do with the very small number of graduates than any lack of demand for the degree. A third of graduates went to work abroad, and those working in the UK tended to be in London and in jobs in business and the media. Employers rate graduates who have more than one language, but you'll need to have them as part of a whole package of good skills.
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This is not a particularly common subject at first degree level and most of the degrees that fall in this category are offered by the University of Durham. If you fancy one of these broad degrees, it is probably best to speak directly to tutors to find out what your options on your degree might be and what they can lead to,
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