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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Korean Studies

  • Non-Award

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Course Code
MJD-KOREB
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Korean Studies is an interdisciplinary area of research and critical analysis of the culture, society, philosophical thought and language of the Korean peninsula and its diaspora. The course structure includes a strong element of Korean language studies, as well as social sciences study units which give students opportunities to pursue topics they find personally interesting, from literature and popular culture to politics and history. You will also have the choice of undertaking part of your major at a partner institution in Korea.

Entry requirements

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
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

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

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.

You may be interested in the Master of Translation Studies.

Further Study

This major lays the foundation for further study options at honours and postgraduate level.

You may be interested in the Master of Translation Studies.

POSTGRADUATE
Hear about the Master of Translation Studies
Hear about the Master of Translation Studies

Course structure