Bachelor of Arts Major in Korean Studies

Learn to speak and write Korean while exploring Korean societies, politics and culture, and developing an understanding of the two Koreas' place in the world. As South Korea (Republic of Korea) is an increasingly important trading partner of Western Australia, graduates with good Korean linguistic and socio-cultural skills are highly sought after in the Australian job market. Korean Studies is an interdisciplinary area of research and critical analysis of the culture, society, philosophical thought and language of the Korean peninsula and its diaspora. The course structure includes a strong element of Korean language studies, as well as social sciences study units which give students opportunities to pursue topics they find personally interesting, from literature and popular culture to politics and history. You will also have the choice of undertaking part of your major at a partner institution in Korea. Career Pathways Korean Studies graduates are increasingly sought after in many professional and management careers in both business and the public sector, in positions where language and cultural expertise is required. Graduates are also employed by state and federal government departments (including Defence, Immigration and Citizenship, Foreign Affairs and Trade), commercial enterprises investing in Korea (especially in the resources sector), tourism, public sector and cultural organisations, NGOs and the media industry. Graduates can also pursue a career in academia or teaching. Further Study This major lays the foundation for further study options at honours and postgraduate level.