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Korean Studies (master's programme)

With K-pop in your ears, Hangeul before your eyes and ancient dynasties in your sights: the master's programme in Korean Studies brings together language, theory and digital humanities. You will explore the country’s traditions and global influence using primary sources, and gain a deep insight into Korea’s history, society and culture.

What is it about?

You will engage in-depth with modern Korea, with a particular focus on developments in the 20th and 21st centuries. You will refine your language skills for academic and professional purposes. You will work with theories and methods used in Korean studies. You will learn to reflect on academic findings from both a historical and methodological perspective. Through Digital Korean Studies, you will deepen your competences in digital working techniques: you will model data, analyse text corpora and visualise results. You will ground your knowledge in an interdisciplinary and international context and present Korea-related knowledge in a way that is tailored to specific audiences.

Ian Ehm

Insight into the course content

How is my degree programme structured? You can see a list of the course contents here:

Facts and figures

  • 50 students
    in total
    There were 5 graduates in the past academic year.
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    Data updated November 2025
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  • € 3,216
    average gross monthly income 3 years after graduation
    What career paths are available after graduation? Answers in the Graduate Tracking.
    Data updated 2025

What can you expect after your studies?

Continue studying or start your career straight away? After completing your masters programme, all paths are open to you. Whether you decide to pursue a doctoral/PhD degree or take the plunge into the world of work, the possibilities are endless. The following overview shows you what options you have and where you can find the right support.

Ian Ehm

Career profiles

  • Which careers are possible after this degree?

    With intercultural competence, advanced Korean language skills and a strong grasp of methodology, you can pursue a career in a wide range of fields:

    • Media and editorial work
    • Translation and proofreading
    • Cultural and knowledge dissemination
    • Digital Humanities
    • Data analysis in a humanities context
    Ian Ehm

You have further questions?

StudiesServiceUnit

Do you have any questions about registering for courses and exams? Or about grades and recognition? The StudiesServiceUnit East Asian Studies is the right place to go.

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StudiesServiceCenter

Do you have any questions about graduating? The StudiesServiceCenter of the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies will be happy to help! 

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