Korean Studies, M.A. 6209 en

Application deadline

No information

Duration

4 Semester

Study form

Full-time studies

Fees

332 € / Year

The degree program “Master of Arts in Korean Studies” at the University of Hamburg explores the history, politics, art, music and literature of Korea, as well as providing opportunities to study the languages of the region. The course of studies is focused on two subjects - "Literature and Media" and "Cultural and Intellectual History". The history courses cover the full range of the Korean experience, from the origins of the Korean people in the archaeological record to contemporary times. The degree program has the aim to acquaint participants with many of the most important classical texts from the Korean history and in modern Korean translation. Participants of the course of studies will gain competency in language skills and intercultural awareness and understanding. Familiarity with the region will have been developed through a combination of the study of language, literature and culture (which can include literature, film, music, art and religion) of various parts of Korea. Graduates have doors open to many different occupational fields to build their career, including cultural management, translation, public relations or journalism. Positions in the tourism management are also possible for participants of the Master's degree program in Korean.