PostgraduateMA

Korean Studies

Name: Korean Studies
Price: 12965 GBP
Availability: InStock

SOAS University of London

London, England

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1 yearDuration

£12,965Per Year (Intl)

£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Korean Studies at SOAS University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MA Korean Studies is designed either to prepare the student for advanced graduate work in a wide range of subjects related to Korea, or as an end/qualification in itself. The programme explores the history, politics, art, music and literature of Korea, as well as providing opportunities to study the languages of the region. The MA in Korean Studies consists of four components. International tuition fees are £12,965 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Korean History and Civilisation

Contemporary Korean Politics and Society

Classical Korean Literature and Aesthetics

Korean Cinema and Visual Culture

Advanced Korean Language Studies

Research Methods in East Asian Studies

Korean Art and Material Culture

Dissertation in Korean Studies

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,965

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£12,965

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — SOAS University of London

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£26,000	£28,000	£31,000
3 years	£18,500	£24,000	£30,500
5 years	£22,000	£29,000	£36,000

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working

5%Work & Study

15%Seeking Work

70%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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