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PostgraduateMSt

Korean Studies

University of Oxford
Oxford, England
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9 monthsDuration
£43,730Per Year (Intl)
£24,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSt Korean Studies at University of Oxford is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 9-month full-time structure. The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2025). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas. The MSt in Korean Studies aims to build on a basic knowledge of modern Korean and classical Chinese or modern Japanese. The MSt aims to: - build on a basic knowledge of modern Korean and classical Chinese or modern Japanese and ensure that you become capable in using at least modern Korean for research purposes; - acquaint you with many of t... A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 98% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Modern Korean Language and Research Skills
Classical Texts and Korean Historiography
Korean Literary Traditions and Textual Analysis
Historical Development of the Korean Language
Contemporary Korean Linguistics and Theory
Pre-modern Korean Sources and Palaeography
Korean Cultural Studies and Intellectual History
Independent Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£43,730

per year

Total Course Cost (9 months)£43,730

Home Student Fee

£24,800

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

5%Working
80%Studying
13%Work & Study
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