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MA Korean Studies and Intensive Language (Chinese)

MA Korean Studies and Intensive Language (Chinese)

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Full time | SOAS, University of London | 2 years | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Korean Language Chinese Languages China: Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The MA Korean Studies and Intensive Language is a 2-year full-time (or 4-year part-time) programme.

It is designed to provide Intensive Language training at different proficiency levels - depending on entry level - within a Masters programme in Korean Studies. The MA Korean Studies and Intensive Language allows students to:

  • cultivate or further develop a basic expertise in particular aspects of Korean Studies
  • choose modules that meet their own needs, with respect to their interest in Korea and future career plans
  • develop their abilities to synthesize information, to think critically, to manage a complex research project and to present their results in verbal and written form
  • achieve a high level of language proficiency
  • master transferable language and analytical skills in order to prepare for a variety of potential future professional or research careers.

Why study Korean and Intensive Language at SOAS?

  • SOAS is ranked 12th in the UK for Modern Languages (QS World University Rankings 2023).
  • We are ranked 6th in the UK for employability (QS World University Rankings 2023).
  • We are home to the largest concentration of Korean specialists in Europe.
  • Gain essential language skills but also an in-depth understanding of the region’s culture covering subjects from literature, history, cinema, and politics.

Graduates from the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures develop competencies in intercultural awareness, analysis and communication. Demand for specialists with advanced proficiency in the languages of China, Japan and Korea has significantly increased in recent years, and graduates with these skills are highly sought after by employers.

Modules

The module will be team taught by DEALC staff specialising in Chinese Studies, Japanese Studies and Korean Studies. It aims to sharpen student awareness of both the interconnectedness and the specific regional cultural variations within the East Asian sphere. The course will be team taught, but the course convenor will attend every week in order to maintain intellectual integrity and student focus.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,220

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,320

Entry requirements

Applicants with bachelor’s degree equivalent to 2:ii: CGPA: 55-60% or 5.5/10 - 6.0/10 from a good university will be considered for entry.

University information

At SOAS University of London, postgraduate students are encouraged to challenge the status quo and think globally. SOAS is the leading higher education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Africa, Asia and the Near and Middle East. Postgraduate courses are taught by respected academics engaged in ground-breaking fieldwork and research. The work of researchers at SOAS influences both government policy and the lives of individuals...more