Korean Studies and Intensive Language (Chinese)

The MA Korean Studies and Intensive Language is a 2-year full-time (or 4-year part-time) programme.

It is designed to provide Intensive Language training at different proficiency levels - depending on entry level - within a Masters programme in Korean Studies. The MA Korean Studies and Intensive Language allows students to:

• cultivate or further develop a basic expertise in particular aspects of Korean Studies
• choose modules that meet their own needs, with respect to their interest in Korea and future career plans
• develop their abilities to synthesize information, to think critically, to manage a complex research project and to present their results in verbal and written form
• achieve a high level of language proficiency
• master transferable language and analytical skills in order to prepare for a variety of potential future professional or research careers

You can view all the intensive language options available in the combined courses tool below.

Why study Korean and Intensive Language at SOAS?

• We are ranked 13th in the UK for Modern Languages (QS World University Rankings 2025)
• We are ranked 6th in the UK for Asian Studies (Complete University Guide 2025)
• We are home to the largest concentration of Korean specialists in Europe.
• Gain essential language skills but also an in-depth understanding of the region’s culture covering subjects from literature, history, cinema, and politics.