Japanese and Journalism (BA) - 2013/2014 entry
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Course structure
You will complete the equivalent of 12 full (30-credit) modules by taking six modules from journalism and six from Japanese, four of which will be Japanese language modules. You will take the equivalent of three full modules per year.
Year 1
Two core modules at Level 4:
- Introduction to Journalism
- Japanese (Language) I, II or III.
Plus one compulsory module at Level 4 (which can, alternatively, be taken in Year 2): Rethinking Japan: Introduction to Modern Japanese Society and Culture
or one full module (or equivalent) at Level 4 from:
Year 2
One core Japanese module: Japanese II or III (Level 4) or Japanese IV (Level 5)
One compulsory journalism module at Level 5: Interview Skills and Feature Writing
and, if not taken in Year 1, one compulsory Japanese module at Level 5: Rethinking Japan: Introduction to Modern Japanese Society and Culture
or one full module (or equivalent) from journalism at Level 5, for example:
Year 3
One Japanese language module at Level 5: Japanese III, IV or V.
One full module (or equivalent) from journalism and/or Japanese at Level 5:
- Cultural Identity and the Media
- Journalism and Politics
- London: Transnational Cultures of Japan and East Asia
- Popular culture in Japan and East Asia.
One full module (or equivalent) from journalism and/or Japanese at Level 6:
- Media Management
- On the Air in the Digital Age.
Year 4
Compulsory final-year project.
One Japanese language module at Level 6: Japanese IV, V or VI.
Plus one full module (or equivalent) from journalism and/or Japanese at Level 6:
- Japanese Media in Transition (TBC)
- Media Management
- On the Air in the Digital Age.
You may also be able to substitute other modules from the BA Japanese and Film/Media programme.
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Further study opportunities
We offer an MA Japanese Cultural Studies/Japanese Creative Industries Studies, an MA/PgCert Journalism, and an MA Creative Industries.
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Careers information
Graduates go on to enter a range of work environments, from Japan-related media and cultural industries to newspapers, online journalism, magazines and trade publications, as well as related areas like public relations and professional communications.
- To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
- We recommend you apply as early as possible. Later applications may also be considered, subject to availability of places.
- Interviews by arrangement, April–August; September if there are vacancies.
- Your application must include a clear supporting statement in which you explain why you wish to apply for this programme, alongside any relevant academic, professional or other experiences related to journalism or media as well as Japanese language or culture.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below. - Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement
- Application deadlines and interviews
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Key information set
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