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BA Japanese Studies with International Experience

Birkbeck College
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Languages and Area Studies
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Course Score
B /66
Graduate Salary
£24,500 (3yr)
Satisfaction
77%
Degree Completion
50%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
65%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

40%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Web and Multimedia Design65%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for Languages and Area Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
N/A
typical starting salary

Data not provided

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Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Administrative occupations
20%
02
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
05
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
10%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
08
Sales occupations
5%
09
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

50%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
60%
Career On Track

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