UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
University of Central Lancashire, Preston
3. University Department/Centre
School of Journalism, Language and communication
4. External Accreditation
N/A
5. Title of Final Award
BA (Hons) Asia Pacific Studies
6. Modes of Attendance offered
4 year full time with year abroad in Japan, China, Korea
or Russia; 3 year full time without year abroad
7. UCAS Code
T500/BA/ASP
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
“B” Languages and related studies
9. Other external influences
N/A
10. Date of production/revision of
this form
11. Aims of the Programme
September 2015
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The course is designed to analyse key features of the Asia Pacific Region, using a multidisciplinary approach and to underpin students’ learning of their chosen language with detailed
contextual awareness of the role of China, Japan and/or Korea in the Asia Pacific Region.
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The course aims to position its graduates favourably in the labour market, responding to the
increasing demand for graduates with a command of language skills and cultural and commercial
awareness in the Asia Pacific region.
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The course also aims to train competent users of Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Russian.
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The course aims to offer students practical opportunities with native speakers to increase
understanding and appreciation of language, culture and political economy so that their cultural
competence and language skills further develop alongside increased employability.
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. To communicate with adequate confidence and accuracy in spoken and written
Chinese/Japanese/Korean/Russian (as appropriate) and attain competent reading and aural
skills;
A2. To demonstrate a level of competence reflecting an understanding of the societal, political,
cultural and economic environment of the Asia Pacific Region;
A3. To demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a specific topic relating to the social, cultural and/or
business aspects of the Asia Pacific Region.
Teaching and Learning Methods
The following teaching and learning methods are used to test student achievement of
these outcomes
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Lectures, seminars, intensive language classes, supervision for projects and dissertation,
essay and practical tasks
Assessment methods
The following assessment methods are used to test student achievement of these
outcomes
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Presentations
In-class tests
Aural, oral and written language tests
One-to-one on-the-spot testing
Internal and external examinations
Essays, reports, projects and dissertation
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Develop confidence and operational competence in both oral and written
Chinese/Japanese/Korean/Russian, as well as aural and reading skills
B2. Increase cross-cultural awareness
B3. Enhance professional and personal skills, where possible as a result of study placement in
China/Japan/Korea/Russia
Teaching and Learning Methods
The following teaching and learning methods are used to test student achievement of
these outcomes
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Lectures, interactive seminars, intensive language classes, tutorials, tutor-led reading,
student-led reading, projects and dissertation supervision
Assessment methods
The following assessment methods are used to test student achievement of these
outcomes
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Essays, project reports, dissertation, exams (depending upon the individual pathway)
Aural, oral and written language tests
One-to-one on-the-spot testing and student/tutor led discussion
C. Thinking Skills
C1. Apply language structures to new contexts
C2. Analyse and critically evaluate aspects of Chinese/Japanese/Korean/Russian cultures and
societies
C3. Apply relevant knowledge across a broad spectrum of issues relating to the Asia Pacific Region
C4. Formulate a reasoned argument
Teaching and Learning Methods
The following teaching and learning methods are used to test student achievement of
these outcomes
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Lectures, interactive seminars, intensive language classes, tutorials, tutor-led reading,
student-led reading, projects and dissertation supervision
Assessment methods
The following assessment methods are used to test student achievement of these
outcomes
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Essays, project reports, dissertation
Oral presentations
Aural, oral and written language tests
One-to-one on-the-spot testing and student/tutor led discussion
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Research and oral presentation skills
D2. Appropriate IT skills
D3. Initiative in the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
D4. Time management skills
Teaching and Learning Methods
The following teaching and learning methods are used to test student achievement of
these outcomes
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Lectures, seminars, project and dissertation supervision
Independent research in library and on internet
Encouragement of participation in extracurricular activities (Cultural societies – e.g., the
Japan Society) and or tutor-led coaching
Recommendation of library (Wiser) sessions and online tools for accessing materials ematerials – including the World Wise Centre
Assessment methods
The following assessment methods are used to test student achievement of these
outcomes
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Essays, project reports, dissertation,
Oral presentations
Aural, oral and written language tests
 One-to-one on-the-spot testing and student/tutor led discussion
Language core pathways
The Programme structures listed below are based on a Chinese, Japanese, Korean or
Russian core language pathway. This means that students either need to take:
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all core modules listed as Chinese language and Chinese Studies (beginning with course
codes CL)
all core modules listed as Japanese language and Japanese Studies (beginning with
course codes JS)
all core modules listed as Korean language and Korean Studies (beginning with course
codes KO)
all core modules listed as Russian language and Russian Studies (beginning with course
codes RN)
Students should not “mix and match” Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Russian language modules,
though they are encouraged to take a core content (non-language) module outside of their
language specialisation (e.g. JS1106 Japanese Language 1 + JS1059 Background to Japan +
CL1001 Background to China).
Core modules are listed at the top of each section (level) in the distinctive bold font.
For students following the 3 year programme language modules are core only in the first year of
study. These modules are optional for the remaining two years and students are encouraged to
maintain an interest in language learning whilst developing a stronger ability in the social science
element of the course.
13. Programme Structures*
Level
Module
Code
Module Title
14. Awards and Credits*
Credit
rating
Core Modules
Level 6
AI3000
AI3001
ML3990
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ML3995
Development and Change in
the Asia Pacific Region
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Asia Pacific International
relations
20
Dissertation
Double Dissertation
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or
40
In addition to the above core
content modules students on
the 4 year programme must
choose a language pathway
from Chinese, Japanese,
Korean or Russian. Those on
a 3 year programme may
select modules from the list
below in accordance with their
stage 1 language choice
Chinese Language 3 and
20
Understanding Chinese
Economy and Society or
20
Japanese Route:
JS3051
or
JS3306
Japanese Language 3
40
Japanese Studies – Language
Level 3 or
40
Korean Route:
KO3001
or
KO3002
Korean Language 3
or
Advanced Korean Language
(for students following the
three-year route)
20
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Russian Route:
RN3001
Russian Language
20
Russian Literary Identities
RN3002
Bachelor Degree Asia Pacific
Studies
Requires 320 credits with 2 Level
6 core modules and 7 Level 5
modules successfully completed,
including a minimum of 180 at
Level 5 or above and 60 at Level
6
ML 2882 or ML2881 and ML2883
must be passed (for students
following the four-year
programme)
Chinese Route:
CL3201
and
CL3204
Bachelor of Arts Honours
Degree in Asia Pacific Studies
Requires 360 credits including a
minimum of 220 at Level 5 or
above and 100 at Level 6
20
JS3059
Optional modules:
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Explaining Japan through
Media (Japanese route only)
20
Theory and Practice of
Translation (Chinese route
only)
20
CL3004
Korean Language for
Academic Purpose (Korean
route only)
20
KO3003
KO3005
Cultural traditions in Korea
20
Japanese Language and
Society
20
JS3050
JS3079
Interpreting Japan through
Literature and Cultural
Readings
Techniques and Practice of
Interpreting
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ML3205
20
Public Relations for Marketing
PR3111
India, Pakistan and
Afghanistan since 1947
20
HY3054
20
International Management
BU3207
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International Strategic
Management
20
BU3442
Student Initiated Module
Year
abroad
ML3999
ML2881
and
ML2883
Assessed Semester One Abroad
(for the four-year
programme)
60
notional
Assessed Semester Two Abroad
(for the four-year
programme)
60
notional
Assessed Year Abroad
(for the four-year
programme)
120
notional
or
ML2882
ML 2882 or ML2881 and ML2883
must be passed (for students
following the four-year
programme)
Diploma of Higher Education
Asia Pacific Studies
Requires 240 credits including a
minimum of 100 at Level 2 or
above
Level 5
Core Modules
AI 2001
Cultural Transformations and
cross-cultural encounters in
the Asia Pacific
20
In addition to the above core
content modules students on
the 4 year programme must
choose a language pathway
from Chinese, Japanese,
Korean or Russian. Those on
a 3 year programme may
select modules from the list
below in accordance with their
stage 1 language choice
Chinese Route:
CL2004
and
CL2201
and
CL2001
Chinese Language 2A
and
Chinese Language 2B
and
Aspects of Chinese Society
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20
Japanese Route:
JS2001
and
JS2002
Japanese Studies Language
2A
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Japanese Studies Language
2B
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JS2060
and
JS2061
Japanese Language 2A
and
Japanese Language 2B
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or
JS2080
Post-A Level Japanese
Studies Language 2A
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Post-A Level Japanese
Studies Language 2B
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Aspects of Japanese Society
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Investigating Japan Project
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and
JS2081
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and
JS2051
or
JS2059
Korean Route:
KO2001
and
KO2002
Korean Language 2
and
Structure, Variation and
Change in the Korean
Language
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20
Russian Route:
RN2001
and
RN2002
Russian Language 2
and
Contemporary Russian
Studies
20
20
Optional modules:
CL2202
Intermediate Business
Chinese Conversation
(Chinese route only)
20
SO2002
Sociology of Religion
20
HY2095
Cold War in Asia: History,
Conflict and Society 1945-89
20
HY2084
International History of Europe
20
KO2005
Contemporary Korean Society
and Culture
20
EC2102
Global Environment of
Business
20
IR2101
Globalisation: History, Theory
and Approaches
20
PI2212
The Philosophy of Mind
20
ML2998
Student Initiated Module
20
RN2003
Introduction to Theory and
Practice of Translation
20
Core Modules
Level 4
AI1000
The Shaping of the Asia
Pacific Region
In addition to the above core
content modules all students
must choose a language
pathway from Chinese,
Japanese, Korean or Russian.
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Certificate of Higher Education
Requires 120 credits at Level 1 or
above with 6 modules
successfully completed
Chinese Route:
CL1000
and
CL1001
Chinese Language 1
and
Background to China
40
20
Japanese Route:
JS1106
or
JS1070
Japanese Language 1
40
Post-A level Japanese
Language 1
40
Background to Japan
20
and
JS1059
Korean Route:
KO1001
and
KO1000
Ab Initio Korean
and
Background to Korea
40
20
Russian Route:
RN1001
and
RN1003
Ab Initio Russian
and
Background to Russian
Studies
40
20
Optional modules:
AL1134
Beginners Chinese Language
and Culture
20
AL1925
Beginners Korean Language
and Culture
20
BU1401
Introduction to International
Business
20
NT1028
Issues in Sustainability
20
PO1109
Global Politics
20
Nationalism and Imperialism in
Asia: China, India, Japan and
Siam 1850-1945
20
HY1108
Students may also take other
free elective modules not
listed as part of the optional
choices on the above
programme
15. Personal Development Planning
Personal Development Planning is managed through the Personnel Tutoring System in line with
university-wide requirement. Students are assigned a Personal Tutor at the beginning of the
programme and informed of their tutor’s office hours for regular meetings.
PDP is embedded in the teaching and assessment of both the language and non-language
components of the programme with a wide range of skills developed, practiced, monitored and
assessed at all levels.
The programme employs a varied diet of assessment, including portfolio assessment and placement
reports, which are powerful tools that help students reflect upon their skills, identify areas of strength
and weakness, plan for development and demonstrate evidence of actions.
There is a strong focus on developing the individual’s employability and lifelong learning skills. This is
especially reflected in the year-long placement involving studying, working and living in a different
culture.
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for
the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
The University’s minimum standard entry requirement for degree-level study is a 12-unit profile, made
up from one of the following:
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At least two A2-level subjects
One A2-level subject plus one single award Advanced VCE
One double or two single award(s) Advanced VCE
Specific entry requirements for this course are:
240 points, including Grade C in a GCSE modern foreign language or above. Candidates with
no formal qualifications in a modern language may be invited to attend an interview.
Other acceptable qualifications include:
 Scottish Certificate of Education Higher Grade
 Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Grade
 International Baccalaureate
 BTEC National Certificate/Diploma
 Kite marked Access Course
Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications or relevant work / life experience who
can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies are welcome. If
applicants have not studied recently they may need to undertake an Access programme first.
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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University Prospectus http://uclan.ac.uk/courses/index.htm
Programme Fact sheet http://uclan.ac.uk/courses/factsheets/class/lang/8188pdf
University Admissions Department: email admissions@uclan.ac.uk
Advice about applications http://www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/ug/applying.htm
Open Days and campus Tours http://www.uclan.ac.uk/opendays/index.htm
Department website: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/ahss/languages_and_international/why_uclan.php
Direct from Programme Leader: email egriffith@uclan.ac.uk
Information about UCLan: http://www.uclan.ac.uk
Information about the City of Preston: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/guide2/preston/index.htm
Information about Student Life at UCLan: http://www.yourunion.co.uk and
www.prestonscene.com
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Core (C),
Compulsory
(COMP) or
Option (O)
Module
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Module Title
NB:
Language
modules for
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pathway are
core for
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the 4 year
programme
only
Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and
understanding
A1
Level 6
AI3000
Development and Change in
the Asia Pacific Region
Asia Pacific International
AI3001 Relations
ML3990
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ML3995 Dissertation
JS3051 Japanese Language 3
Japanese Studies Language
JS3306 Level 3
CL3201 Chinese Language 3
Understanding Chinese
CL3204 Economy and Society
KO3001 Korean Language 3
KO3002 Advanced Korean Language
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RN3001 Russian Language
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Theory and Practice of
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Korean Language for
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KO3005 Cultural traditions in Korea
Japanese Language and
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Literature and Cultural
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Techniques and Practice of
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PR3111 Public Relations for Marketing
HY3054 India, Pakistan and
Afghanistan since 1947
BU3207 International Management
International Strategic
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Explaining Japan through
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Cultural Transformations and
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PI2212 The Philosophy of Mind
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ML2883 Abroad
Level 4
AI1000
The Shaping of the Asia
Pacific Region
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KO1000 Background to Korea
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NT1028 Issues in Sustainability
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Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks
This Programme Specification is a summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes. A typical student, who takes full advantage of the
learning opportunities provided, can reasonably expect to achieve these outcomes.