Korean Studies

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.