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Asia Pacific Studies
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
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Course Summary
- Type: BA (Hons)
- Location: Preston, Lancashire
- Duration: 4 Years
- Deadline: Ongoing
Course Description
Our BA(Hons) Asia Pacific Studies is an interdisciplinary course will interest students who wish to specialise in Chinese, Japanese, Korean applied language studies. No previous knowledge of your chose language is required; however we also offer a post A Level entry route in Japanese and can accommodate students with an A Level in Chinese.This degree brings together different fields of expertise including modern languages, business studies, Asia Pacific studies, and global politics to provide an important intercultural dimension. You will choose one language from Chinese (Mandarin), Korean or Japanese, to study alongside modules which explore the Asia Pacific region and you will complete a final year dissertation.
Modern language studies at the University of Central Lancashire focus on developing practical capability in speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as well as translation into English. In Year 3 you can normally choose to go on a study placement in the country where your chosen language is spoken to develop further your language skills. UCLan enjoys well established links with partners from all over the globe including, City University of Hong Kong, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies China and Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka. The overseas study placement is encouraged as part of this course so as to really enhance you language skills and confidence in communicating in your chosen language.
The Asia-Pacific economies are increasingly playing a major role in the modern world. There will be a shortage of UK graduates with linguistic and cultural competence in Chinese, Japanese, Korean in the foreseeable future and students from this course will offer potential employers much needed skills.
