MA ... and Intensive Language (Korean)
SOAS University of London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 - 4 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 11,980 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* full-time fees per academic year: UK £11,980; Overseas £23,400
Introduction
Mode of Attendance: Full-time or part-time
This two-year programme (or four years part-time) will provide students with the opportunity to combine Masters’ level training with intensive Korean language study in order to acquire the skills necessary for future professional or research careers. The programme will enable students to engage with the subjects of their Masters’ programme in the context of Korea through Korean, to engage with primary Korean sources and data and to conduct research and professional work in Korea.
May be combined with:
Anthropology
- MA Anthropological Research Methods
- MA Anthropology of Food
- MA Anthropology of Media
- MA Anthropology of Travel and Tourism
- MA Medical Anthropology
- MA Migration and Diaspora Studies
- MA Social Anthropology
- MA Social Anthropology of Development
History
- MA Historical Research Methods
- MA History
History of Art
- MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia
Japan and Korea
- MA Japanese Studies
- MA Korean Studies
Linguistics
- MA Linguistics
Religions and Philosophies
- MA Religions of Asia and Africa
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Ideal Students
Who is this programme for?
This will suit students wishing to embark on research degrees with a focus on Korea. Also, professionals wishing to pursue careers directly related to Korea, including government departments (of both the UK and other countries), and in firms requiring particular skills and knowledge related to trading, investment and promotional interests outside Europe.
The two-year language pathway is directed at students who want to engage with Korea in a professional as well as academic way, as the intensive language course would enable them to reach a high level of Korean language proficiency.
Admissions
Curriculum
Structure
Students must take 315 credits in total, comprised of 255 taught credits (45 of which are taught abroad as part of a Summer School) and a 60-credit dissertation in the selected discipline as outlined below.
In their first year, students on the two-year Intensive Language programmes take 60 credits of intensive language instruction and 60 credits in the discipline. During the summer, they participate in a Summer School abroad. In the second year, they take another 30 language credits as well as 60 credits in the discipline; they also complete their dissertation in the discipline.
Two Years Beginner
Year 1 (two years full time)
Language Component
- Intensive Elementary Korean
Discipline Component
Students take 60 credits in the selected discipline.
Summer Abroad
- Intensive Summer Korean Abroad
Year 2 (two years full time)
Language Component
- Introduction to Mixed Script Korean (PG)
Or
- Korean Readings (PG)
Discipline Component
Students take 60 credits in the selected discipline.
Dissertation
Students complete a 60-credit dissertation in the selected discipline.
Two Years Intermediate
Year 1 (two years full time)
Language Component
- Intermediate Korean (PG)
- Introduction to Mixed Script Korean (PG)
Discipline Component
Students take 60 credits in the selected discipline.
Summer Abroad
- Intensive Summer Korean Abroad
Year 2 (two years full time)
Language Component
- Intensive Korean Speaking and Writing (PG)
Or
- Advanced Korean Readings (PG)
Discipline Component
Students take 60 credits in the selected discipline.
Dissertation
Students complete a 60-credit dissertation in the selected discipline.
Two Years Higher Intermediate
Year 1 (two years full time)
Language Component
- Korean Readings (PG)
- Intensive Korean Speaking and Writing (PG)
Discipline Component
Students take 60 credits in the selected discipline.
Summer Abroad
- Intensive Summer Korean Abroad
Year 2 (two years full time)
Language Component
- Advanced Korean Readings (PG)
Or
- Practical Translation: English into Korean
Discipline Component
Students take 60 credits in the selected discipline.
Dissertation
Students complete a 60-credit dissertation in the selected discipline.
Important notice
The information on the programme page reflects the intended programme structure against the given academic session.
English Language Requirements
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