Korean Studies with Japanese BA

at University of Sheffield

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 and Japan, what shaped them and how they may develop in the future.

Core modules:

• Exploring East Asia
• Korean Language 1A
• Korean Language 1B
• Japanese for Non-Specialists 1
• Korean Language 2A
• Korean Language 2B
• Japanese for Non-Specialists 2

Second year

At level 2 you will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of Korea and Japan through your optional modules, exploring disciplines such as history, politics or culture in more detail. Your modules will help you develop discipline specific skills which may include 

• Analysing policy and writing policy briefs
• Critiquing visual art such as film
• Forming and debating a coherent argument
• reviewing historical texts

In your Korean 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. In Japanese language classes you will build your vocabulary to include roughly 400 words and furhter develop your grammer and spoken Japanese. 

Core modules:

• Korean Language 3A (Level 2)
• Korean Language 3B (Level 2)
• Japanese for Non-Specialists 3
• Korean Language 4A (Level 2)
• Korean Language 4B (Level 2)
• Japanese for Non-Specialists 4

Third year

Core module:

• Korea Year Abroad

Fourth year 

In your final year you will focus on developing your research skills through specially designed research focused modules. 

In your Korean language classes you will be introduced to advanced topics such as translation, interpretation and workplace language skills such as CV writing and presenting.

In Japanese language classes you will further develop your oral competence in spoken practice through role-plays and discussion activities, focusing on clear and appropriate communication

Core modules:

• Researching Korea 1
• Korean Language 5
• Japanese for Non- Specialists 5
• Korean Language 6
• Japanese for Non- Specialists 6

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
ABB

A Levels + additional qualifications BBB + B in a relevant EPQ

International Baccalaureate 33

BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in a relevant subject

BTEC Diploma DD + B at A Level

Scottish Highers AAABB

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AB

Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit

Other requirements

• No prior knowledge of Korean or Japanese is required (up to GCSE Japanese is acceptable)

• Evidence of interest in East Asia demonstrated through the personal statement is required

English language requirements
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Home students
£9,250 annual tuition fee

Overseas students
£20,000 annual tuition fee

Additional costs
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

Studying China, Japan or Korea prepares you for a career in the world's most dynamic region. There are also many opportunities across Europe for people with skills in Asian languages and cultures.

Our graduates work in government and diplomacy, media and the arts, non-government organisations and international business - in professions as diverse as management consultancy, accountancy, marketing, research, language teaching and translation.