PostgraduateFull-time

Japanese Studies (Graduate Diploma)

Birkbeck, University of LondonLondon, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
Full Time - 1 Year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Asian Studies
Location
United Kingdom

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Start dates

October 2026

Application deadline

October 2026

Campus

  • England, United Kingdom

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Postgraduate Taught

Academic

Cumulative GPA 3.9 (alternative name: Summa cum laude ) Cumulative GPA 3.7 (alternative name: Magna cum laude ) Cumulative GPA: 3.5 (alternative name: Cum laude ). Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and you may be admitted to a Master's programme with a lower-level degree if you have work experience relevant to the degree applied for. If you do not meet these criteria, you can apply for OnCampus' Master's Foundation programme, which is available for two- or three-term progression onto a wide range of Master’s Degrees at Birkbeck.

English language

The English language requirements for our courses are provided on individual course pages as minimum IELTS scores, however we accept many other tests and qualifications. Please visit our English language requirements page for more information.

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Scholarships at Birkbeck, University of London

8 for this level
  • Acker Postgraduate Psychology Bursary£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • Chevening Scholarship
  • MFA Theatre Directing Award
  • MRes Philosophy Bursary£4,000.00 (US$ 5,166)
All scholarships at Birkbeck, University of London

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TuitionGBP 13,900
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 33,582

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