Studying the culture of China, Japan and Korea gives you a unique perspective on the contemporary development of East Asia - the most dynamic area of the world economy. Sheffield is the only major university outside London with expertise in all three countries.
Modules cover topics such as history, society, business and literature. There are lectures on specific themes which you will then discuss in seminars and tutorials. In the third year, you will research and write a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of your choice, supervised by an academic.
It isnt compulso...
Studying the culture of China, Japan and Korea gives you a unique perspective on the contemporary development of East Asia - the most dynamic area of the world economy. Sheffield is the only major university outside London with expertise in all three countries.<br/><br/>Modules cover topics such as history, society, business and literature. There are lectures on specific themes which you will then discuss in seminars and tutorials. In the third year, you will research and write a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of your choice, supervised by an academic.<br/><br/>It isnt compulsory to learn a language on this course. But you have the option to take non-specialist modules in Chinese, Japanese or Korean.<br/><br/>The course doesnt come with a built-in year abroad, but youll have the opportunity to visit East Asia in the second year of your studies as part of our East Asian Fieldwork module, which is funded by the department.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
T300
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelA,B,B UCAS TariffScottish HigherA,A,A,B,B Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme33 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD in a relevant subject Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD + B at A Level Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)B + AB at A Level |
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