Master of Arts in Korean Studies Postgraduate Programme By Universität Hamburg |TopUniversities
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Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master's degree in Korean Studies serves to deepen the linguistic, technical and methodological knowledge of Korean Studies that has already been acquired. The main areas of focus “ Ideologies ” and “ Media and Intellectual History ” are directly related to the main research areas of the faculty (mediality, culture and technology) and the Korean Studies department (modern intellectual history of Korea, contemporary cultures of East Asia and North Korea studies, film history).


In addition, in the compulsory elective area, there is the possibility to choose one of the three profiles " Technical language and language extension ", " Politics and society in an international context " or " Art and culture ", which each offer a different approach to Korean topics. These profiles are flanked by the seminar "Research Methods in International East Asian Studies", in which the latest research results are discussed. They offer students direct access to current East Asia-related discussions among international scholars. All modules are thus closely linked to current research.


A semester abroad at a partner university in another European country (Paris, Leiden, Warsaw, Naples, etc.) or in a Korean-speaking region (Seoul National University, Ewha Womans University, Dongguk University, Sogang University, Gyeongsang National University, Yeungnam University, Kyungpook National University, Han'guk University of Foreign Studies, University of North Korean Studies) integral part of the course; the tuition fees are usually waived. More information on the structure of the international MA program in Korean Studies and the content of individual modules can be found in the study regulations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master's degree in Korean Studies serves to deepen the linguistic, technical and methodological knowledge of Korean Studies that has already been acquired. The main areas of focus “ Ideologies ” and “ Media and Intellectual History ” are directly related to the main research areas of the faculty (mediality, culture and technology) and the Korean Studies department (modern intellectual history of Korea, contemporary cultures of East Asia and North Korea studies, film history).


In addition, in the compulsory elective area, there is the possibility to choose one of the three profiles " Technical language and language extension ", " Politics and society in an international context " or " Art and culture ", which each offer a different approach to Korean topics. These profiles are flanked by the seminar "Research Methods in International East Asian Studies", in which the latest research results are discussed. They offer students direct access to current East Asia-related discussions among international scholars. All modules are thus closely linked to current research.


A semester abroad at a partner university in another European country (Paris, Leiden, Warsaw, Naples, etc.) or in a Korean-speaking region (Seoul National University, Ewha Womans University, Dongguk University, Sogang University, Gyeongsang National University, Yeungnam University, Kyungpook National University, Han'guk University of Foreign Studies, University of North Korean Studies) integral part of the course; the tuition fees are usually waived. More information on the structure of the international MA program in Korean Studies and the content of individual modules can be found in the study regulations.

Admission Requirements

  • Proof of language skills in Korean to the extent of at least 28 SWS language courses or proof of an equivalent language training. Proof of language competence is not required if proof of Korean as the language of instruction at the school of higher education entrance qualification (proof of school leaving certificate or comparable proof) or if you are a native speaker (native speakers must include a written declaration with their application that they are native speakers).
  • Proof of knowledge of the English language at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference, which must be proven by the university entrance qualification (at least 6 years of schooling) or by comparable international language certificates for level B2.

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