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Korean Studies – (M.A.)
School of Oriental and African Studies
Faculty of Languages and Cultures
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| Application Deadline: | June 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,641 - ≈ € 15,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of School of Oriental and African Studies
This degree is designed either to prepare the student for advanced graduate work in a wide range of subjects related to Korea or as an end/qualification in itself.
The programme explores the history, politics, art, music and literature of Korea, as well as providing opportunities to study the languages of the region.
The MA in Korean Studies consists of four components. Students choose one major course and two minor courses from the lists on the Course Detail page.
Students who plan to go on to further research can take a higher-level Korean language course as a minor.
Students take three taught courses and must also complete a 10,000-word dissertation on an approved topic.
Contents
Students take three taught courses and must also complete a 10,000-word dissertation on an approved topic.
Course Options
List A (Majors or Minors)
- Topics in Modern Korean History
- Topics in the History of Traditional Korea
- Topics in the History and Structure of the Korean Language
- Topics in Korean Literature
- International Politics of East Asia
- Pop and Politics in East Asia (Masters) (half-unit term 1) (minor only)
- Musical Traditions of East Asia (Masters) (half-unit term 2) (minor only)
Either - Readings in Korean Literature (Masters)
Or - *Literary Traditions and Culture of Korea (Masters) (half-unit term 1) (15PJKH005)
- *Trajectories of Modernity in 20th Century Korean Literature (half-unit term 2) (15PJKH006)
(NOTE: The courses marked with an asterisk (*) can count as majors only if both half-unit courses in the same discipline (literature) are taken. Otherwise, they will count as a minor).
List B (minors only)
- East Asia and Globalisation (half-unit term 1)
- Korean Advanced
- Practical Translation from and into Korean
- Directed Readings in Korean Studies
One from:
- Elementary Korean
- Intermediate Korean
- Introduction to Mixed Script Korean
- Special Course in Chinese I
- Special Course in Chinese: Reading Classical and Literary Chinese
- Special Course in Chinese I
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Applicants should have a first or good second class honours bachelors degree from a UK university, or equivalent, in a subject appropriate to that of the programme to be followed. As an approximate comparison, an equivalent BA from a US university would have a Grade Point Average of either 3.3 or 3.5 depending on the awarding university. If an applicant does not have a bachelors degree in an appropriate field s/he may be required to complete a qualifying year or a one year diploma before entering the masters programme. Relevant work experience may also be taken into consideration. Individual courses may have specific entry requirements, so you are advised to consult the postgraduate prospectus for further information.
English language requirements
In order to ensure that SOAS students have a sufficient standard of English to study effectively, we require overseas students to submit evidence, during the application process, of their current level of proficiency.
Score for Unconditional Entry
- IELTS: Overall 7+ with at least 7 in all sub scores
- TOEFL: iBT105+ with at least 25 in all sub scores
- Pearson Test of English - Academic: Score of 75 or above with at least 70 in all sub scores
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 105 |
Funding details
Scholarships and BursariesThere are some scholarships and bursaries available for postgraduate students. These are very competitive and early application is advised.
Loans
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Professional and Career Development LoansA Professional and Career Development Loan is a bank loan for UK students designed to help you pay for your course. Repayments start one month after you complete your course. You can borrow between £300 and £8,000. The bank will approve your loan according to your credit rating.
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Other Sources of Funding
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- Hotcourses Scholarship Search
- HERO funding information for research students
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