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Overview
The Korean peninsula lies at the centre of landmark geopolitical developments in the early 21st century.
North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme and tensions between the two Koreas serve as stark reminders of the fragility of regional and global orders.
South Korea has become a major global economic player and an important actor in development assistance.
Additionally, Korean culture (including pop culture) has surged to global popularity over the past decade and exported across the globe.
Understanding Korean culture, history, current political and economic developments and international relations is therefore crucial to make sense of key processes in global security, economics and politics in Asia and beyond.
About our programme
The MSc in Korean Studies at The University of Edinburgh is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to critically engage with these developments through recognised Masters-level training in both Korean Studies and East Asian Studies with a focus on:
- history
- society
- the economy
- urban studies
- public policy
- politics and international relations
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Semester 1
Core: Research skills and methods for Asian Studies 1 Core: Korean Politics and International Relations
Electives to be chosen from may include:
- Political Economy of Korea’s Development: Globalisation and Inequality
- Unwritten Korea: Understanding Korean society and culture through contemporary arts and films
- Korean Language Beginner
Semester 2
Core: Research skills and methods for Asian Studies
Electives to be chosen from may include:
- Korean History, Culture and Society
- Global Cities: Seoul in Comparative Perspective
- Korean Language Beginner
- MSc in Korean Studies Dissertation
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline.
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International
25300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25300 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
12500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12500 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Edinburgh
725 - 1167 GBP /month
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Funding
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