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Course summary
Study the country and culture of China or Japan while learning Chinese or Japanese from beginners' to advanced or further advanced level, thanks to our flexible entry and exit system. Pursue your interest in East Asia through a range of fascinating cultural modules and use our fantastic facilities to support your language learning. You will spend a year at a university in China or Japan, following a programme of intensive language study.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- TT12
- Institution code:
- N21
- Campus name:
- Main Site (Newcastle)
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M2
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Our fees for 2023-24 are not yet confirmed.
Provider information
Newcastle University
King’s Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
Course contact details
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0191 208 3333