Master the specialist language skills of Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Russian and set yourself apart from other graduates on our Asia Pacific Studies Foundation Entry programme.
Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s a great stepping stone to a full degree.
Asia Pacific countries are playing an increasingly important role in the global economy. You’ll develop a wide range of knowledge about this dynamic region, drawing on language, international business studies and global politics.
You’ll study using the latest industry-standard equipment in professional interpreting suites and gain practical experience during a year abroad. No previous knowledge of your chosen language is required, (although we also offer post A Level routes).
Why study with us
- Asian Studies at the University of Central Lancashire are ranked top 5 in the UK and 1st in the North West for student satisfaction (CUG, 2022).
- Asian Studies at the University of Central Lancashire are ranked top 10 in the UK and 1st in the North West for graduate prospects – outcomes (CUG, 2022).
- In 2004, we launched The International Institute of Korean Studies – it’s now one of the top three societies in the University and hosts regular events.
What you'll do
- Join our Worldwise Learning Centre – it will give you access to the latest language-learning and digital technologies including Rosetta Stone.
- Gain open access to our state-of-the-art learning centre, with interactive video, satellite TV, computers, and other self-study audio and video resources.
- There may be bursaries available to support short trips abroad during your time with us.
Module overview
Year OCompulsory modules
• HUC110: Essential Study Skills for Higher Education
• HUC111: Developing Academic Knowledge
• HUC114: Target Award Extended Study
• HUC115: Learning by Experience
• HUC200: Skills for Languages and Area Studies
• HUC201: Skills for English
• HUC202: Skills for Education
• HUC203: Skills for Humanities
Year 1
Compulsory modules
• APSCHII: Chinese Year 1
• APSJAPI: Japanese Year 1
•
APSKORI: Korean Year 1
• APSRUST: Russian Year 1
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• APSCHI2: Chinese Year 2
• APSJAP2: Japanese Year 2
• APSKOR2: Korean Year 2
• APSRUS2: Russian Year 2
Year 3 (4 if placement option)
Compulsory modules
• APSCH13: Chinese Year 3
• APSJAP3: Japanese Year 3
• APSKOR3: Korean Year 3
• APSRUS3: Russian Year 3
Future careers
Asia Pacific Studies Foundation Entry could lead to a career in translation or interpretation, journalism, travel and tourism, or working for international airlines. You could also teach English in Asia Pacific language schools or overseas.
There are a variety of international funding opportunities if you wish to pursue postgraduate study overseas after you graduate.
My name is Kavisha Prince Anthony, and I always had a dream of studying abroad. Thankfully, that dream came to life since I applied to the Study Advisor. I was able to receive my visa within four days. I also had some visa refusals in the past; I had about six UK visa refusals in the past, but thankfully, it was not an issue since the Study Advisor was able to make things work this time. I highly recommend Study Advisor for your dreams of going abroad, whether it be the UK or any other European country there is.