Asia Pacific Studies (International) BA

University of Leeds
4.5
2 reviews
  • The courses are very good organised and the tutors are giving reading lists for each module and articles to reflect upon. In some courses there are two tutors from different disciplines.
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  • It will help you to acquire the cross-cultural communication skills, which is essential for any professional. I was a mature, mid-level professional.
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Bachelor's degree

In Leeds

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Duration

    4 Years

Encompassing Northeast Asia (e.g. China and Japan), Southeast Asia (e.g. Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam), Pacific America (e.g. United States) and Oceania (e.g. Australia), and home to over a third of the world's population, the Asia-Pacific region contains huge cultural, political and economic diversity.
This Asia Pacific Studies degree allows you to study the Asia-Pacific nations from historical, economic, political, social and cultural perspectives, and spend a year at a university in the region to immerse yourself in another culture.
Core modules will lay the foundations of your study, exploring the history, politics and economics of the region. From there, you’ll tailor your studies to suit your interests by choosing from a very wide range of optional modules.
As part of your degree, you could learn a language too, as we offer Chinese, Japanese or Thai from beginner level, and even spend a year abroad to develop your language skills. You could study East Asian religions, modern Thai history, politics in Korea or Japanese cinema. You could even look at key challenges in the region today such as energy security or economic development..

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leeds (West Yorkshire)
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University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Start date

On request

About this course

Asia Pacific Studies is a demanding degree which incorporates a wide range of disciplines. That means that as well as giving you deep understanding of the cultures and communities in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions, it equips you with a range of skills that are very valuable to employers.
You’ll be an independent learner, who can use your research skills to find information from a range of sources and think critically about what you find. You’ll then be able to draw conclusions, communicate and defend them. Teamwork and presentation skills are also highly desirable for employers.

A-level: ABB
Other course specific tests:
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.

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Reviews

4.5
  • The courses are very good organised and the tutors are giving reading lists for each module and articles to reflect upon. In some courses there are two tutors from different disciplines.
    ← | →
  • It will help you to acquire the cross-cultural communication skills, which is essential for any professional. I was a mature, mid-level professional.
    ← | →
100%
4.6
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Anonimous Student

5.0
08/08/2018
What I would highlight: The courses are very good organised and the tutors are giving reading lists for each module and articles to reflect upon. In some courses there are two tutors from different disciplines.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

LS

4.0
19/02/2018
What I would highlight: It will help you to acquire the cross-cultural communication skills, which is essential for any professional. I was a mature, mid-level professional.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2018

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Subjects

  • Thai
  • International Relations
  • Politics
  • International
  • Global
  • Project
  • History Politics
  • Religions
  • Essentials
  • Chinese
  • Language

Course programme

This course offers you the flexibility to focus on the topics and countries that interest you from your first year. You’ll have the option to learn Chinese, Japanese or Thai from beginner level and you’ll be able to explore topics such as Japanese or Chinese history, society and culture or religious texts from East Asia.

Over the rest of the course, you’ll continue to deepen your knowledge and enhance your research and critical skills with a range of more advanced modules. You can continue with language study, examine complex issues such as the international politics of Asia-Pacific or energy security, learn about the impact of major religions like Buddhism or explore facets of the culture and history of specific countries. Each module gives you the scope to focus on the topics, themes and countries that suit your own interests.


In Year 3, you’ll attend one of our partner universities in the Asia-Pacific region, where you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture. If you are learning a language, this will enable you to develop your skills, but you can attend one of the many institutions where your course is taught in English.


In your final year, you’ll be able to demonstrate the in-depth knowledge and research and critical skills that you have gained with an independent research project, which allows you to focus on a topic of your choice in depth.


Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules
  • LCS Academic Essentials
Optional modules
  • Basic Chinese Language 1
  • Chinese Culture in the Twentieth Century
  • Japan in War and Peace
  • Foundations of East Asia
  • Basic Thai Language and Culture 1
  • Beginners Korean
Year 2
  • You will need to take 80 credits from the following modules over Years 2 and 3, but you can normally choose which year to take them.
Compulsory modules
  • Japan's International Relations
  • South East Asia in the Global Context
  • Korea: Politics, Economy and International Relations
  • Sino-Japanese Relations: Past and Present
  • East Asia's Regional Political Economy
  • Energy Security: Global and Asian Perspectives
  • The Making of Modern Thailand
Optional modules
  • China Since 1979
  • Classics of Chinese Literature and Thought
  • Japanese Development Assistance in a Globalising World
Year 3

Compulsory modules
  • Year Abroad
Year 4
  • You will study a Final Year Project. You will take 80 credits from the following modules over Years 2 and 3, but you can normally choose which year to take them.
Compulsory modules
  • Final Year Project
  • Japan's International Relations
  • The Making of Modern Thailand
  • Energy Security: Global and Asian Perspectives
  • East Asia's Regional Political Economy
  • Sino-Japanese Relations: Past and Present
  • Korea: Politics, Economy and International Relations
  • South East Asia in the Global Context
Optional modules
  • East Asia's Regional Political Economy
  • Sino-Japanese Relations: Past and Present
  • Korea: Politics, Economy and International Relations
  • Buddhism: A Lived Tradition


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