BA Korean Studies
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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The amount of discount for this event
100 €
The total service fee for this program after discount:
€ 399
ABOUT
Course description
This balanced programme of language study and lecture-based modules helps you develop a critical understanding of Korea. You’ll learn the Korean language from scratch, and spend a year studying in Seoul at one of our partner universities.
You’ll have a choice of modules that cover East Asia as a region, highlighting Korean issues in a regional or global context. Towards the end of your course, you’ll focus on more advanced and vocational skills in writing, summary, precision translation, debate and oral presentation.
Modules
A selection of modules are available each year – some examples are below. There may be changes before you start your course.
In your first year you will begin your language learning by focusing on reading, writing, listening and speaking, working with qualified native-speaker language teachers, using specially designed course material.
Through our Exploring East Asia module you will be provided with essential knowledge of the East Asia region, its history, politics, geography and culture. This will give you a greater understanding of Korea, what shaped it and how it may develop in the future.
At level 2 you will develop your understanding of Korea and begin to explore disciplines such as history, politics or culture in more detail. Your modules will help you develop disciple specific skills which may include
- Understanding economic and business models
- Analysing policy and writing policy briefs
- Critiquing visual art such as film
- Forming and debating a coherent argument
In your language classes you will build on what you have learnt in your first year and focus on language which will help you on your year abroad.
Your third year will be spend studying in South Korea at one of our six partner institutions where you will take intensve Korean language classes and be immersed in Korean culture and society.
In your final year you will focus on developing your research skills through specially designed research focused modules. The content of these modules change regularly to ensure they are topical and make the best use of our staff expertise
In your language classes you will be introduced to advanced topics such as translation, interpretation and workplace language skills such as CV writing and presenting.
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
Scottish Highers AAABB
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AB
Access to HE Diploma 60 credits overall in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit
Other requirements-
No prior knowledge of Korean is required
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Evidence of interest in East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) demonstrated through a personal statement is also required
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
Fees and funding
Fees
2022-23 annual tuition fee
2022-23 annual tuition fee
key dates
September start
Applications for places on courses starting the following September (except Medicine and Dentistry) should be submitted to UCAS between:
- 1 September and 25 January to be guaranteed equal consideration with other applicants
- 26 January and 30 June for further consideration, although we may not be able to consider your application if all the places on the course you’ve applied for have been filled
Applications for places on Medicine and Dentistry courses must be submitted between 1 September and 15 October.
FREE VISA SERVICE
One of our very suitable solutions for applicants is to provide free visa services to study in this field from a pleasant country. If you need to receive free visa services, let us know your request
Expenses (GBP)
20000
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
80
accommodation
The international undergraduate and postgraduate students at this university can use different types of accommodation options and live in a safe and vibrant environment to focus entirely on their studies and get the best result, also the students can use the cafes and bars gyms, and other living facilities, on the other hand, they can have an accommodation tour and Sheffield city tour to become familiar with their living environment and make the most suitable decision, as we said, this university offers various accommodation options with different fees like £6,782.58 to £10,210.62 for a rental place in the city for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and they can choose to have a private or shared room.
After Graduation
The international students can work up to 20 hours in part-time jobs in the UK, however, they must refer to their visa to see whether they have study and work permits or not, we recommend you to focus only on your education to get the best results and be able to find the most suitable jobs in the UK or the global market right after graduation, on the other hand, if the international applicants need extra financial help to pay for their tuition fee, living, and study expenses, they can find part-time jobs under some conditions, also if the students find related jobs to their educational fields (with the help of the university), they will obtain more real experience and skills aside from the theoretical knowledge that they acquire during their study period.