Overview

Korean Studies from Yonsei University offers an interdisciplinary curriculum combining history, sociology, and political science.

Students at Korean Studies from Yonsei University will gain knowledge in:

Korean History, Society & Culture

Korean Politics and Economy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Design & Methods

Statistics and Data Analysis

International Economics

International Relations

Korean Society & Culture

Modern Korean History

Cultural History of Korean Modernity

Seminar in Modern Korean History

Gender & Society

History of the Korean Culture and Media Industry

Korean Wave and Media

East Asian Cinema

North Korean History

Social Movements and Civil Society

The History of Popular Culture in Korea

Traditional Korean History

Gender and Sexuality in Korean Film and Literature

Understanding Popular Music and Korean Society

Korean Economy and Business

Korean Politics and Democratization

North Korean Politics and Society

Economic Institution and Policy in Korea

Political Economy of Korean Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-18 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seoul, South Korea

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies History

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee

Recommendation letters

Master’s diploma or letter/certificate of expected graduation

Master’s transcript

Research proposal (3 pages minimum)

Writing Sample (40 pages minimum)

Proof of Language Proficiency

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Seoul

South Korea

1853935 - 1761654 KRW / month

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Overview

Students at Korean Studies from Yonsei University will gain knowledge in:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Seoul

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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