First year
In your first year you will begin your language learning by focusing on reading, writing, listening and speaking, working with qualified native-speaker language teachers, using specially designed course material.
Through our Exploring East Asia module you will be provided with essential knowledge of the East Asia region, its history, politics, geography and culture. This will give you a greater understanding of Korea, what shaped it and how it may develop in the future.
Core modules:
- Exploring East Asia
- Korean Language 1A
- Korean Language 1B
- Korean Language 2A
- Korean Language 2B
Second year
At level 2 you will develop your understanding of Korea and begin to explore disciplines such as history, politics or culture in more detail. Your modules will help you develop disciple specific skills which may include
- Understanding economic and business models
- Analysing policy and writing policy briefs
- Critiquing visual art such as film
- Forming and debating a coherent argument
In your language classes you will build on what you have learnt in your first year and focus on language which will help you on your year abroad.
Core modules:
- Korean Language 3A (Level 2)
- Korean Language 3B (Level 2)
- Korean Language 4A (Level 2)
- Korean Language 4B (Level 2)
Third year
Your third year will be spend studying in South Korea at one of our six partner institutions where you will take intensve Korean language classes and be immersed in Korean culture and society.
Core module:
Fourth year
In your final year you will focus on developing your research skills through specially designed research focused modules. The content of these modules change regularly to ensure they are topical and make the best use of our staff expertise
In your language classes you will be introduced to advanced topics such as translation, interpretation and workplace language skills such as CV writing and presenting.
Core modules:
- East Asian Dissertation
- Korean Language 5
- Korean Language 6
- Researching Korea 1
