ObjectivesJapan is an exciting country, maintaining fascinating traditional culture while fully embracing modernity and technology. Aspects of its culture, ranging from cinema, literature and manga to martial arts, continue to be an important influence on the West.
Practical experienceThe third year of the course is spent at one of our partner universities in Japan, providing an excellent opportunity to enhance your language skills and to immerse yourself in Japanese society.
Entry requirements-GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB+BB -Scottish Highers - AAAB -Irish Leaving Cert. - AABBB -International Baccalaureate - 33 points -Core Requirements - Non-native English speakers: minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Academic titleBA Japanese Studies and Sociology
Course descriptionThis is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Japanese Language I
-Japanese Language II
-Introduction to Social Inquiry
-Introduction to Social Policy
-Introduction to Sociology
-Social Divisions in Contemporary Society
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Introduction to Social Theory
-Japanese Language III
-Japanese Language IV
-Social Research Principles and Skills
-Ageing and Society
-Comparative Social Policy: The Diversity and Divisions of Social Welfare
-Globalization: Theories and Trends
-Quality of Life
-Race and Racism in Europe
-Social Policy
-Social Policy and Criminology
-The Sociology of Health, Illness and Medicine
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Japan Year Abroad
Typical Fourth Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Japanese Language V
-Japanese Language VI
-Business and Society
-Children, Culture and Society
-Death and Dying: Socio-Cultural Perspectives
-Globalisation, International Organisations and Social Policy
-Internet and Society
-Involving Service Users in Research for Policy and Practice
-Men, Masculinities and Gender Relations
-Social Research: Practice