Korean Studies, BA

University of Sheffield, the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BA	Full-time	4 years	September	GBP 9250 per year	find out

About Korean Studies, BA - at University of Sheffield

Encounter first-hand the language and culture of Korea at Sheffield. Supported by a new Centre for Korean Studies, you can gain fluency, experience South Korea up-close, and develop a critical understanding of the peninsula and its dynamic history.

Study on one of Europe's largest Korean Studies programmes with more dedicated staff than anywhere in the UK. Splitting your degree across an intensive language programme and an exploration of topics such as politics, history, music and society - together with a year spent in South Korea, you'll graduate ready to follow a wide range of career paths.

The degree gives you the skills to truly unpick every aspect of Korean culture that interests you, acquiring both critical approaches to the study of Korea, and first-hand experience of the country and its peoples.

By the end of your degree, you will have a broad set of academic skills to research a topic of your choice in your dissertation - as well as a high level of spoken and written language proficiency.

Why study this course?

Voted number one- ranked 1st in NSS results 2023 across Asian Studies in the UK, our staff are UK leaders in supporting your studies and career goals.
A centre of leading Korean Studies research- our new Centre for Korean Studies promotes a thriving research culture, with unparalleled opportunities to tap into national and international experiences.
Life-changing year abroad- gain practical experience in the real world, and stretch yourself in ways you couldn't have imagined.
Strong emphasis on skills development, careers and employability- right from the start, you'll be encouraged to develop and track the skills you'll need to turn your degree into a career.

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Entry requirements

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

ABB

A Levels + additional qualifications: BBB + B in a relevant EPQ
International Baccalaureate: 33
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in a relevant subject
BTEC Diploma: DD + B at A Level
Scottish Highers: AAABB
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AB
Access to HE Diploma: Award of
Access to HE Diploma: , with 45 credits a
T Level: 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit

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Other requirements

No prior knowledge of Korean is required
Evidence of interest in East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) demonstrated through the personal statement is also required

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