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
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-21 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies History

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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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

Tuition Fee

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International

14040000 KRW/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7020000 KRW per semester during 24 months.
National

14040000 KRW/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7020000 KRW per semester during 24 months.

₩7,020,000

Living costs for Seoul

1853935 - 1761654 KRW /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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