Business Studies and Japanese Cardiff University

Spend a year abroad

Adventure into a new culture; open your mind to new ideas and experiences while applying and developing your language skills.

Learn from the best

Benefit from the expertise and support of research-active staff in a School ranked 1st for research impact.

Placement opportunities

Develop the skills, confidence and connections to accelerate your career.

Business through a cultural lens

Explore business behaviour, protocols and challenges from a Japanese social and cultural viewpoint.

Extra-curricular activities

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture via conversation classes with exchange students and the Japanese society.

The School of Modern Languages and Cardiff Business School aim to educate our students to become

Entry requirements

A Levels

AAB-ABB. If you have grade B in Japanese at A-level you will have access to the languages advanced pathways.

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

English requirements

Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits. III: at least a Pass in all components.

Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.