Arts (Korean studies), Bachelor

Our Bachelor of Arts degree, ranked in the top 50 globally for social sciences and languages, offers exceptional choice with over 30 study areas. The Professional Futures program, combined with internships and industry connections, ensures graduates are fully career-prepared.

whitespaceAbout Korean studiesLanguage teaching at Monash uses interactive and multimedia resources to bring Korean culture and language to life. You’ll be introduced to Hangul, the Korean phonetic writing system, which will enable you to type in Korean from beginner’s level onwards. Our academics are world leaders in the field of Korean history, literary studies and language education.Why choose Korean studies?Korea is one of Australia’s largest trading partners, and the close political and strategic relationship between the two countries is constantly developing and expanding in a number of sectors, including trade, education and tourism. Developing a high level of linguistic and intercultural competence will give you a clear advantage when applying for jobs and it will diversify your career options.What will you study?Studying Korean is as much about the language as it is about society and culture. You’ll explore topics such as:Korean language (introductory, intermediate, proficient or advanced)Hangul, a phonetic writing systemKorean historyKorean literary studiesKorean language educationKorean popular cultureDiaspora studies.Career opportunitiesKorean studies will open up career opportunities in areas of:International relationsTrade and commerceGovernment and public policyEducationTourism and hospitalityCommunity serviceTranslation and interpretingTechnology.Global studyWith Monash’s impressive international links, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Korean language and culture to enhance your learning.Exchange programs include:Korea University – KoreaSeoul National University – KoreaYonsei University – Korea.Global Immersion Guarantee:As a Bachelor of Arts student, you’ll have access to the Monash Global Immersion Guarantee – an opportunity to spend two weeks studying in one of a variety of locations, with airfares and accommodation covered as part of your degree.Australia’s leading university language programWhen you study languages at Monash, you'll be studying at Australia’s largest international university, ranked in the top 1% in the world for Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences. We offer the most comprehensive, flexible and well-integrated program incorporating language acquisition with cultural competence. Choose from a wide range of Asian and European languages: Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, and Korean; and French, German, Italian, and Spanish and Latin American studies (within the European Languages Area of Study). Find out more about Languages at Monash.