Course overview
The BA Korean combined honours degree provides students with the highest level of competence in all aspects of the written and spoken language, as well as an introduction to both classical and modern Korean culture - from the study of pre-modern Korean literature and history, to contemporary Korean cinema and TV.
This Korean degree programme is suitable for both absolute beginners as well as those with some knowledge of the Korean language. Students will spend the third year of study in Korea furthering language proficiency and understanding of the local business practices and culture. Additionally, the nature of the combined honours degree will allow you to create a specialist pathway for yourself by studying another subject. All students will spend year three in South Korea at either Korea University or Sogang University.
Why study Korean Combined Honours at SOAS?
- we are ranked 12th in the UK for Modern Languages (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- gain essential language skills but also have an opportunity to study modules on culture, history, literature, cinema, politics.
- spend your third year in Korea furthering language and cultural proficiency