Korean Studies BA

University of Sheffield

United Kingdom, Sheffield

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University of Sheffield

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

T415

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Sep-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,810 / year(s)

Next Intake 24-Sep-2026

Korean Studies BA

About

Course description

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.

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.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

With Access Sheffield, you could qualify for additional consideration or an alternative offer - find out if you're eligible.

Standard offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
ABB

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: BBB + B in a relevant EPQ
International Baccalaureate: 33
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in a relevant subject
BTEC Diploma: DD + B at A Level
Scottish Highers: AAABB
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AB
Access to HE Diploma: Award of Access to HE Diploma, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

No prior knowledge of Korean is required
Evidence of interest in East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) demonstrated through the personal statement is also required

Access Sheffield offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
BBB

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: BBB + B in a relevant EPQ
International Baccalaureate: 32
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in a relevant subject
BTEC Diploma: DD + B at A Level
Scottish Highers: AABBB
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + BB
Access to HE Diploma: Award of Access to HE Diploma, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 at Distinction and 21 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

No prior knowledge of Korean is required
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

Equivalent English language qualifications

Visa and immigration requirements

Other qualifications | UK and EU/international

Pathway programme for international students

If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for an International Foundation Year in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements |

Equivalent English language qualifications

Visa and immigration requirements

Other qualifications | UK and EU/international

Career

Graduate careers

School of East Asian Studies

Studying China, Japan or Korea prepares you for a career in the world's most dynamic region. There are also many opportunities across Europe for people with skills in Asian languages and cultures.

Our graduates work in government and diplomacy, media and the arts, non-government organisations and international business - in professions as diverse as management consultancy, accountancy, marketing, research, language teaching and translation.