Japanese Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Our degrees with a foundation year offer a route into degree level study for mature students without standard entry qualifications.The foundation year of this programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the **School of East Asian Studies**. On successful completion of the foundation year, students will progress to **BA Japanese Studies**.The foundation year to this degree is carefully ...Read more

Our degrees with a foundation year offer a route into degree level study for mature students without standard entry qualifications.The foundation year of this programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the


School of East Asian Studies

. On successful completion of the foundation year, students will progress to


BA Japanese Studies

.The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success. You will study within the Department for Lifelong Learning, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study.

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18th
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Piper
01 Nov 23

the student union is one of the best places about the university of sheffield, with various places to study, support services and even a student shop! the university campus is..Read more

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Jeffrey
07 Feb 22

Very inclusive and..Read more

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P
Piper
01 Nov 23
Japanese Studies BA (Hons)
the student union is one of the best places about the university of sheffield, with various places to study, support services and even a student shop! the university campus is...
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J
Jeffrey
07 Feb 22
Japanese Studies BA (Hons)
Very inclusive and...
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University of Sheffield
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Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN United Kingdom
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