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University of Leeds
- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Indicative tuition
- £24,750 / year
Undergraduate · Media, Film & Arts · 📍 Tokyo, Japan
BA Global Studies in Japanese Cultures (JCulP)
- Duration
- 4 years Full-time
- Next intake
- September 2026
- Indicative annual fee
- ¥1,300,000 / year
Course overview
JCulP is Waseda's English-taught degree in Japanese literature, film, theatre and popular culture, taught inside the School of Culture, Media and Society alongside Japanese classmates rather than in a separate international bubble.
Japanese language study runs through all four years, so graduates leave with both the cultural scholarship and the language level that employers in publishing, media and cultural institutions actually ask for.
Key modules
- Introduction to Japanese Cultural Studies
- Modern Japanese Literature
- Japanese Film and Media
- Theories of Popular Culture
- Japanese Language (levelled, all four years)
- Graduation Thesis
Entry requirements
Academic
Completion of 12 years of schooling with strong results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications; the application is portfolio-style, weighting the personal statement and academic writing sample heavily.
English language
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 80 overall
- PTE Academic: 58 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ September 2026
- 🗓️ April 2027
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Japan.
- Editor or Publisher
- Media Producer
- Cultural Programme Coordinator
- Translator and Interpreter
- Marketing Executive (Japan market)
Post-study work in Japan: Job-hunting visa up to 1 year. Read the Japan student visa guide.
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BA Global Studies in Japanese Cultures (JCulP): your questions, answered
What are the entry requirements for BA Global Studies in Japanese Cultures (JCulP) at Waseda University?
Completion of 12 years of schooling with strong results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications; the application is portfolio-style, weighting the personal statement and academic writing sample heavily. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 80 overall; PTE Academic 58 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.
How much does BA Global Studies in Japanese Cultures (JCulP) cost?
Indicative tuition is ¥1,300,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.
When can I start BA Global Studies in Japanese Cultures (JCulP)?
This course has intakes in September 2026, April 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.