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  • Japanese and Film/Media (BA)
  • 2013/2014 entry
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  • Assessment

    • Includes essays, journalistic writing, recordings, unseen examinations and critical evaluation.

  • Attendance
      • Two–three evenings a week.
      • September–July.
  • Duration
      • Four years part-time.
  • Entry requirements
      • Over 21: no formal entry requirements.
      • Under 21: a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.
      • Students with credits from our Certificates of Higher Education in film and media are always offered an interview.
  • Fees and funding
  • Location
      • Central London.
  • Teaching

    • Teaching is in small groups. A wide range of teaching methods are employed, including lectures, seminars and guest speakers. System of one-to-one tutorial support available.



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Japanese and Film/Media (BA) - 2013/2014 entry

Learning a language opens a door to another culture. Study the Japanese language – from a beginner's or near-beginner's level – while also investigating Japanese culture, with a focus on its visual culture. This course encourages continuous and systematic study of film and media at a high level, so you will gain a thorough grounding in all areas of media study and the ways in which the media relate to each other. Develop your awareness of, and facility in, a range of critical approaches, so that you can put your own and others’ work into context.
  • Course structure

    • You complete the equivalent of 12 full (30-credit) modules, taking six film and media modules and six Japanese modules, four of which will be Japanese language modules. Students who attain an Advanced level (Japanese 5) of proficiency after four years of study will be awarded BA Film/Media and Japanese. Students who attain an Upper Intermediate level (Japanese 4) of proficiency after four years of study will be awarded BA Film/Media with Japanese.

      Year 1

      Year 2

      Year 3

      Year 4

      • one compulsory Japanese language module: Japanese 4 (Level 5) or Japanese 5 (Level 6)
      • compulsory final-year project (Level 6): for your final year project you are required to submit a dissertation of between 6000 and 8000 words on a topic of your choice. The final year project topic of research should normally be related to your study of and/or interest in Japanese and/or East Asian film/media. Use of primary and/or secondary sources in Japanese according to your level of language proficiency is strongly encouraged, but not required. 
      • two option modules (Level 6) from: Documentary; Globalisation and Media Cultures; Manga and Anime; Upper Advanced Japnese; World Cinema.

      You might also be able to substitute other modules from the BA Film and Media and other programmes in the School of Arts.

      Find out more about this programme in our departmental handbook.

  • Study resources
  • Further study opportunities
  • Careers information

    • Graduates also go on to enter a range of work environments, from Japan-related media and cultural industries to careers in film and television companies, in museums and galleries, in arts administration or teaching, as well as in related areas like public relations and professional communications.

    • To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
  • Apply now
    • Application deadlines and interviews
      • We suggest you apply as early as possible. Later applications may also be considered, subject to availability of places.
      • Interviews by arrangement until July; September if there are any vacancies.
    • 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
  • Key information set

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      Fees:
      The Key Information Set (KIS) for this degree course shows the annual fee for a 3-year, full-time degree. This is a 4-year, part-time evening degree and the annual fee is lower than the fee shown in the KIS. See 'Fees and funding' in the left hand menu for the correct fee for this course.

      Years of study:
      The KIS presents all degrees as 3-year courses. Birkbeck's standard part-time, evening degree is a 4-year course.