School of Japan Studies - Dual Degree Programs
We have established Dual Degree Programs (DDP) with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)(UK) and the University of Melbourne (Australia).Under this arrangement SJS students can complete a second bachelor’s degree at UCLan or the University of Melbourne following an extensive period of study abroad.
DDP with the University of Central Lancashire

Overview
University Name: University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Websites: https://www.uclan.ac.uk/
Location: Preston, England (google map)
Course: BA in Asia-Pacific Studies
Length of Study Abroad: 1 year
Timetable for TUFS Students Going to UCLan
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Spring Semester | Summer Semester | Autumn Semester |
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1 year | Enter SJS. Receive basic information about DDs. | Take a short English course at the UCLan Summer School (Option). | Take IELTS test (or another approved English score). |
2 year | Spring Orientation session and application | Take a short English course at the UCLan Summer School (Option). |
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3 year | Gain TUFS credits in preparation for departure. Pre-departure preparations (UCLan application, course registration, visa application, housing application etc.). | Depart for Preston, UK in September. | At UCLan |
4 year | At UCLan. Graduate from UCLan in June. Return to TUFS. |
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Complete the graduation thesis and graduate from TUFS in March (or delay graduation until the end of your 5th year). |
Application Details
Application details are sent by email to eligible students via internal university email.
Contact
Professor Philip SEATON
pseaton62[at]tufs.ac.jp (Change [at] to @)
DDP with the University of Melbourne

Overview
University Name: University of Melbourne
Websites: https://www.unimelb.edu.au/
Location: Melbourne, Australia (google map)
Course: BA in Japanese Studies or Asian Studies (depends on the modules taken in Melbourne)
Length of Study Abroad: 1.5 years
Timetable for TUFS Students Going to the University of Melborne
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Spring Semester | Autumn Semester | Winter Semester |
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1 year | Enter SJS. Receive basic information about DDs. | Take Academic IELTS test. |
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2 year | Orientation session and application | Pre-departure preparations (visa application, housing application etc.) | Depart for Melbourne, Australia in February. |
3 year | At University of Melbourne (autumn/winter in Australia) | At University of Melbourne (winter/spring in Australia) | At University of Melbourne |
4 year | At University of Melbourne (autumn/winter in Australia). Graduate from UMelb in July. Return to TUFS. | Complete the graduation thesis and graduate from TUFS in March(or delay graduation until the end of your 5th year). |
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Application Details
Application details are sent by email to eligible students via internal university email.
Contact
Professor Philip SEATON
pseaton62[at]tufs.ac.jp (Change [at] to @)