Korean (Intensive Language)

The MA (discipline) and Intensive Language (Korean) has a two-year language pathway and is directed at students with a professional and academic interest in Korea. The intensive training in Korean language aims at supporting students’ ability to tackle their disciplinary interests by engaging with written texts and in oral communication in Korean.

Combine a discipline with Intensive Language (Korean)

Your chosen discipline is combined with intensive Korean language over two years, including a period in South Korea (in the summer between the first and the second year), making this programme unique in Europe. Note that students bear the costs of travel to and from Korea, as well as all living expenses (including accommodation) during the period of their stay.

Access to the Korean language pathway is currently available for students with a beginner level of proficiency. The post-beginner level of proficiency is not running in 2021/22. Students’ proficiency levels will be assessed through a placement test during registration week (specific dates will be provided to the applicants).

Students taking MA Korean Studies as their discipline cannot choose additional Korean language modules from the Languages list; you will have to select your discipline modules from the other categories.

Why study Intensive Korean Language at SOAS

• we are ranked 13th in the UK for Modern Languages (QS World University Rankings 2022)
• you will not only learn the essential language skills but also an in-depth understanding of the region’s culture covering subjects from literature, history, cinema, and politics
• your command of a language will set you apart from graduates of other universities