Korean Studies Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
The University of Sheffield 90% 10% 6% £9250 £22520 159 Sheffield On campus Full-time
York St John University 64% 5% 10% £9250 £12750 104 York On campus Full-time
York St John University 85% 5% 10% £9250 £12750 92 York On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 68% 10% 9% £7100 £13500 119 Preston On campus Full-time
The University of Sheffield 67% 10% 10% £9250 £9250 £19050 £20000 156 Sheffield On campus Full-time
The University of Sheffield 67% 10% 10% £9250 £19050 156 Sheffield On campus Full-time
The University of Sheffield 72% 10% 6% £9250 £9250 £19050 £20000 156 Sheffield On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 82% 5% 10% £9250 - 117 Preston On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 69% 10% 6% £9250 - 148 London On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 85% 0% 2% £9250 - 157 London On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 91% 10% 7% £9250 - 139 London On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 89% 2% 10% £9250 - 90 Preston On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 94% 10% 7% £9250 - 152 London On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 66% 5% 9% £9250 - 111 Preston On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 66% 5% 9% £9250 - 111 Preston On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 66% 5% 9% £9250 - 111 Preston On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 66% 5% 9% £9250 - 111 Preston On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 66% 5% 5% £9250 - 111 Preston On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 66% 5% 15% £9250 - 111 Preston On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 80% 10% 7% £9250 - 140 London On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 78% 5% 5% £9250 - 161 London On campus Full-time
York St John University 78% 5% 5% - - 161 York On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 68% 5% 9% £9250 - 114 Preston On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 68% 10% 9% £9250 - 119 Preston On campus Full-time
University of Oxford 68% 10% 9% - - 119 Oxford On campus Full-time
The University of Edinburgh 68% 10% 9% - - 119 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 64% 10% 0% £9250 - 132 London On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
68 /100
7523 students of Korean Studies in the UK replied

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2021
The NSS is commissioned by the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/student-information-and-data/national-student-survey-nss">Office for Students</a>

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Korean Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £23078 £27437
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £27500 £16156 - £31797 £19813 - £37187
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Korean Studies courses of UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £23500 £28000
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £25000 £19000 - £29500 £22000 - £33000
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Korean Studies

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

Current jobs

Among graduates of Korean Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021

Typical employers for graduates of Korean Studies

  • Educational Institutions
  • Media Sector
  • Museums and Libraries
  • Public Administration Sector
  • Teaching Institutions
  • Tourism Sector
  • Transport and Logistics Sector

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Korean Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of Korean Studies (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Korean Studies at University of Central Lancashire

20% Sales occupations
15% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Customer service occupations
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Administrative occupations
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5% Finance Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Korean Studies

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
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FAQ

  • The following degrees are offered for Korean Studies studies:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Master of Arts - MA
  • Master of Studies - MSt
  • Master of Science - MSc

The median salary of graduates of Korean Studies was £23000 15 months after graduation, £23078 3 years after graduation and £27437 5 years after graduation.

History of Art and Korean at SOAS, University of London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 94 out of 100 among 8 respondents.