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Department of Korean Studies

Immersed in the language and culture of Korea

Established in 1991, we are one of the first and longest standing Korean departments in the country.

Utilising the specialist knowledge of our academic staff, we have maintained distinctive strengths in teaching and research in history, culture and society, media and communication, language and linguistics and Korean values and thought.

We provide students with a broad foundation in Korea-related fields, encompassing not only language skills but also a range of units such as Korean history, linguistics, culture and society, translation and interpretation, and media and communications.

Our study offering

Korean Studies

Korea is a dynamic nation at the epicentre of Northeast Asia. Korean Studies provides a broad foundation in Korean language as well as history, linguistics, culture and society and media and communication. Equip yourself with crucial language skills and an in-depth knowledge of this intriguing nation.

Undergraduate

*Available as a major and minor within the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Visual Arts, as well as all combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees.  

Research

Our research

Our strengths in research cover the following areas:

Korean culture and society
Korean media and communication
Korean language and linguistics
Korean history and politics
human rights and international relations
gender studies

Learn more: Languages and cultures research

Exchange

Our advanced exchange programs provide life-changing experiences in Korea where students exercise their language skills and develop an understanding of cultural intricacies first hand.

Partner institutions

Korea University, Seoul
Seoul National University
Yonsei University, Seoul

Learn more: Study abroad and student exchange

Our people

Academic staff

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Key academic contacts

Undergraduate, Honours and Postgraduate Research Coordinator: Professor Ki-Sung Kwak
Exchange Coordinator: Dr Benoit Berthelier

Events

UPDATE: In light of COVID-19 developments, please be advised this University event will no longer take place in the short term. Some of our events are transitioning to online, and these will be advertised accordingly. Let us know what event you're interested in via our online form, and we'll update you as the situation changes.

Learn more about the University’s advice regarding COVID-19 here.

Visit the School's Events calendar to see our full listing of upcoming events.