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Course summary
With a complicated history and thriving cultural scene, Korea is a fascinating country to study. Our Korean studies course will develop both your Korean language skills and your understanding of Korean culture and society. You will also spend part of your degree studying in Korea, immersing yourself in Korean society. 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 National Student Survey (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.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- T415
- Institution code:
- S18
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - AAABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Other
Evidence of interest in East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) demonstrated through the personal statement is also required
English language requirements
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
English language requirements for undergraduates
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Tuition fees for 2025 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2024-25 information as a guide.
Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN