Overview
The Korean Studies at SOAS University of London aims to serve both students with minimal Korean language expertise and also students who already have more advanced Korean language skills. Students have the opportunity to study Korean culture in depth, along with the study of Korean language.
Our rich and diversified expertise allows you to gain focused knowledge in the regions of your interest, both in their classical traditions as well as their contemporary developments, together with more or less intensive study of their languages.
Why study Korean Studies at SOAS?
- we are home to the largest concentration of Korean specialists in Europe
- you will receive an appropriate level of training in Korean language. We are specialists in the delivery of languages, your command of which will set you apart from graduates of other universities
- you will not only learn the essential language skills but also an in depth understanding of the region’s culture covering subjects from literature, history, cinema, and politics
- you will be able to flexibly structure your programme using our Open Options modules to take advantage of the expertise of our other departments
Career
Skills gained include:
- you will receive an appropriate level of training in Korean language
- understanding of the region’s culture covering subjects from literature, history, cinema or politics
- communication and presentation skills
- analytical skills
- the ability to research, amass and order information from a variety of sources
Graduates from the Department leave SOAS not only with language and cultural expertise, but also with a portfolio of widely transferable skills which employers seek in many professional and management careers, both in business and in the public sector.
Graduates have gone on to work for a range of organisations including:
- Bloomberg L.P
- British High Commission
- British Council Tokyo
- Deloitte Management Consulting Ltd.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office
- Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International
- NHK-Japan Broadcasting Corporation
- Oxford University
- The British Embassy
- The British Museum
- Wall Street Associates
Types of roles that graduates have gone on to do include:
- Financial Analyst
- Head of Production
- US Marketing Executive
- Senior Research Executive
- Director of Development and Alumni Relations
- Project Leader, Strategic Planning
- Solicitor
- Architect
- Interactive Designer
- HM Ambassador to Japan
- Freelance Japanese Translator
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Modern Korea : History
- Modern Korea : Culture and Society
- Independent Study Project in Korean Language and Culture
- Elementary Korean
- Intermediate Korean
- Introduction to Mixed Script Korean
- Korean Readings
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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UK and EU applicants should aim to send in their application by the main closing date of 15 January.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies View 1249 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Subjects Preferred: A foreign language at GCSE, A level, or equivalent, is desirable but not essential.
- Interview Policy: Mature students, candidates with non-standard qualifications, Korean nationals, and heritage speakers (i.e., Korean raised abroad) who meet the academic requirements may be invited for interview.
- A LEVELS:AAB - ABBA Level language preferred
- IB:35 (6/6/5)
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents18630 GBP / year≈ 18630 GBP / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals9250 GBP / year≈ 9250 GBP / year
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- Undergraduate SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Undergraduate SOAS Global Leadership Scholarship
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Scholarships Information
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