Australian National University
Bachelor of Arts (Korean Studies)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationKorea has a long history with a rich cultural heritage and dynamic political and socioeconomic changes. Situated at the crossroads of East Asia, Korea has played a significant role in shaping pre-modern and modern transformations within the region and beyond. The division of the Korean peninsula into North and South Korea since 1945 has made Korea as a strategically important player in the politics of the Cold War whose impact still remains significant in driving geopolitical and security issues.
The Korean Studies major provides students with a solid foundation for developing a sophisticated understanding of the dynamics that have shaped Korea and its relationship to the world. The major consists of a wide range of courses on history, politics, society and culture, offering an interdisciplinary and transnational perspective. Students will gain nuanced understanding of the past and the present of the peninsula and great insights into current affairs related to North and South Korea. The Korean Studies major is designed to complement Korean language major, though knowledge of Korean is not required for courses in the Korea Studies major.
Delivery mode
Australian National University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Brinkin
- Observatory Rd, Coonabarabran
- 496 Murramarang Rd, Kioloa
- Canberra
- Cotter Rd, Weston Creek
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on the following criteria:
- Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors) requirement for this program
- Co-curricular or service requirement (applies to applicants who complete secondary education in the year prior to commencing at ANU)
- English language proficiency
- Any program-specific requirements listed below
Applicants with higher education study are assessed on the following criteria:
- Previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if completed less than one full-time equivalent year (1.0 FTE) of a degree; or the result from a bridging or preparatory course
- English language proficiency
- Any program-specific requirements listed below
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on the following criteria:
- Previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed
- English language proficiency
- Any program-specific requirements listed below
Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on the following criteria:
- ATAR or equivalent if secondary education was completed; or the Special Adult Entry Scheme (SAES); or work experience
- English language proficiency
- Any program-specific requirements listed below
Applicants must meet one of the following English language test scores:
- IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic: Overall score: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT [excluding Home Edition]: Overall score: 80
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: Overall score: 176
- PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI: Overall score: 64
International Baccalaureate:29
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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