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 73% 10% 10% £9250 £9250 £19050 £20000 137 Sheffield On campus Full-time
York St John University 43% 0% 15% £9250 £12750 130 York On campus Full-time
York St John University 73% 0% 5% £9250 £12750 114 York On campus Full-time
The University of Sheffield 73% 10% 10% £9250 £19050 137 Sheffield On campus Full-time
The University of Sheffield 73% 10% 10% £9250 £22520 147 Sheffield On campus Full-time
The University of Sheffield 73% 10% 5% £9250 £9250 £19050 £20000 143 Sheffield On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 88% 10% 5% £9250 - 104 Preston On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 59% 5% 9% £9250 - 140 London On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 54% 5% 10% £9250 - 116 Preston On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 54% 5% 10% £9250 - 116 Preston On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 54% 5% 10% £9250 - 116 Preston On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 60% 5% 5% £9250 - 114 Preston On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 81% 5% 4% £9250 - 148 London On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 59% 5% 9% £9250 - 150 London On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 66% 5% 3% £9250 - 143 London On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 59% 5% 9% £9250 - 148 London On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 87% 5% 10% £9250 - 114 Preston On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 70% 5% 20% £9250 - 139 London On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 54% 5% 10% £9250 - 116 Preston On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 71% 5% 5% £9250 - 137 London On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 54% 5% 9% £9250 - 99 Preston On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire 54% 5% 9% £7100 £13500 99 Preston On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire - - - £9250 - - Preston On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire - - - £9250 - - Preston On campus Full-time
York St John University - - - - - - York On campus Full-time
The University of Edinburgh - - - - - - Edinburgh On campus Full-time
University of Oxford - - - - - - Oxford On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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 £23397 £28956
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £28000 £16500 - £31259 £20544 - £38633
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Korean Studies courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22552 £24484 £29080
25-75 percentile range £19154 - £25014 £18959 - £30132 £22294 - £38506
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

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 Dec 20, 2022

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 Dec 20, 2022

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

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

Example below based on all graduates of Korean Studies at Oxford Brookes University

25% Customer service occupations
20% Teaching Professionals
10% Skilled trades occupations
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Elementary occupations
5% Media Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Korean Studies

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
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FAQ

The median salary of graduates of Korean Studies was £23000 15 months after graduation, £23397 3 years after graduation and £28956 5 years after graduation.

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

English Literature and Korean - BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 88 out of 100 among 70 respondents.