Undergraduate
Korean Studies
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This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
Career Pathways
Korean Studies graduates are increasingly sought after in many professional and management careers in both business and public sectors, especially in positions requiring language and cultural expertise. Potential career paths may include roles in state and federal government departments, commercial enterprises investing in Korea, tourism, public sector and cultural organizations, NGOs, and the media industry.
Studying Korean Studies can open doors to a variety of career opportunities, such as:
- Cultural Interpreter
- Diplomat
- Teacher*
*Postgraduate study required
Further Study
This major lays the foundation for further study options at honours and postgraduate level.
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Master of Translation Studies
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Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.
Fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 3.6
- 75.5
- 254
- 324
- 14.5
- 280
- 61
- 1130
- 56
- 75
Admission requirements
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1
- 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
- Undergraduate
- MJD-KOREB
- 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
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This major is suitable for beginners. It is possible to combine Korean with a second major from within Arts, Biomedical Science, Commerce or Science.
Popular combinations
Communication and Media Studies
Political Science and International Relations
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You'll learn to
- demonstrate a good written and spoken linguistic competence in the Korean language
- understand how culturally specific social structures affect interpersonal communication, and determine how to apply this knowledge to your own interactions in a culturally sensitive manner
- identify key ethical, philosophical and social characteristics of Korean culture, society and history
- engage effectively in a professional manner in the key debates on Korean history, society and culture, and produce coherent and well-argued written work
- demonstrate transferable skills such as digital literacy, information management, group working, research skills and critical thinking
Become a bilingual citizen of the world at the largest language hub in Western Australia
Become a bilingual citizen of the world at the largest language hub in Western Australia
With four European, four Asian and two Classical languages on offer, UWA is the leading institution in WA for language learning.
Immerse yourself in another language. Learn to see the world in a new way. Move between cultures with ease.
With our unique course structure, you can combine a language with your other interests to create your perfect study plan. French and Finance? Chinese and Chemistry? German and Geography? Japanese and Jurisprudence? It’s up to you.
You’ll learn to translate not just words, but ideas.
During your studies you can put your skills into practice by travelling overseas with one of our many global learning opportunities, from short courses to long-term student exchange programs.
After completing an undergraduate major in any of our eight modern languages (Chinese Studies, Indonesian Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, French Studies, German Studies, Italian Studies, and Spanish Studies), you could continue on to our Master of Translation Studies (the only course of its kind in Western Australia) to gain a prestigious professional qualification. Endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI), Master of Translation Studies students may also undertake a work placement in Australia or overseas.
Where could your language studies take you?
Access UWA Language Hub
Put theory into practice
Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.
Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.
Why take a second major
- Expand your skills - Taking a second major either in a complementary area or in something like Economics or Business Law will show you have developed transferable skills such as, teamwork, critical thinking, digital literacy and presentation skills – which are highly sought after in the workforce.
- Add it to your resume – Employers are looking for graduates who have skills in a variety of areas. Two majors will expand your career prospects and help you stand out amongst the crowd.
Your degree options
This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Modern Languages
Why study this course?
- South Korea is one of Australia’s most important trading partners, a cultural juggernaut of popular culture, and a world leader in innovation and research in engineering, technology and medical sciences, so graduates with good Korean linguistic and sociocultural skills are highly sought-after in the local and global job market
- Gain the linguistic skills to succeed in Korea-related careers after graduation, and a solid understanding of Korean society, culture, history and politics
- Have the option of studying at one of UWA’s partner institutions in South Korea
Hear about the Bachelor of Modern Languages
Why you should take a language as your second major or minor
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