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Music and Korean Studies BA (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Perform, compose and write about music while developing your language skills and understanding of Korean culture. You'll spend your third year studying in Seoul, South Korea at one of our six partner universities. Music modules span performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries and music technology.


Become an independent musician and music researcher – all while achieving fluency, real lived experience and a critical understanding of Korea and its people.

In this degree you will learn to listen, perform, think and write critically about music of multiple genres while developing your language skills and understanding of Korean culture.We’ll teach you Korean intensively from scratch, with a focus on social and vocational skills in writing, summary, precision translation, debate and oral presentation.The combination of language study, the huge, flexible range of music modules, and time spent with our partner universities in Seoul, makes this degree the perfect space in which to pursue your love of Korean music. Together, we’ll help you establish the skills and portfolio you need to enjoy a career in the music industry.


Why study this course?

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Pursue your love of music and Korean culture

- with a strong foundation of musical understanding, this dual course supports you as you develop both as a musician, and a student of Korean culture.-


Number one for Asian studies

- ranked 1st in National Student Survey (NSS) results 2023 across Asian studies in the UK, the Centre for Korean Studies has a thriving research culture, with unparalleled opportunities to tap into national and international expertise.-


Top five for music in the UK

- we have been awarded 5th in the UK in the UK for music, in the Complete University ´óÏó´«Ã½ 2024.-


Work in music

- gain practical industry experience while you learn with our 'Work in Music' module, and build a network of professionals who can advise you on your career.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 25,540per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    7th out of 11 4

    9th out of 80 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    149 72%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    56.0 56%

    8th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.24 81%

    1st

    4
  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    169 79%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    5th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    53rd

    44

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