Korean Studies
| Specialisation of: | Asian Studies |
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| Degree: | Master of Arts in Asian Studies |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Start date: | September |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60840 |
The two-year specialisation in Korean Studies is unique in the Netherlands. It stems from a long line of Leiden-based Korean scholars, with the first centre for Korean Studies in Western Europe offering classes at Leiden in 1947. Since then the department has grown from strength-to-strength, capitalising on its strong connections with Korean universities and institutions and its international reputation for the quality of its research. Today, staff participate in research projects with colleagues from around the world and sit on a variety of editorial and advisory boards.
Career
The objective of the programme is to ensure that you graduate with:
- A high level of fluency in the Korean language
- A broad knowledge of Korea and the ability to analyse Korean issues from other perspectives (such as Asia in general or Western Europe)
- An overview and understanding of the history of Korean Studies and its current developments
- The interaction of Korean Studies with such disciplines as:
- Anthropology
- History
- Art history
- Social Sciences
- Literature
- Religion
- The ability to carry out independent research at an academic level
As a result of the liberalisation of the Korean economy and the increase in Korean companies looking for opportunities in the West, you will be highly employable within the Korean job sector. With an outstanding grasp of the Korean language—as well as an in-depth understanding of the culture and society—you will be qualified to work as a translator, journalist or consultant for companies that deal directly with Korea or are Korean and based abroad. You will also be able to work with governmental bodies—such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—or at museums, cultural institutions or NGOs.
Some figures about graduates of Korean, Indonesian and Indian and Tibetan Studies
How succesfull are they in finding a job?
- 97 % found a job within six months.
- 66 % found their first job at academic or HBO (higher professional) level.
- 87 % held a position at academic or HBO level when the study was carried out.
In which sector do they find jobs?
- Teaching: 73
- Business services: 268
- Publishing / book sector: 49
- Research: 73
- Government / semi-government: 220
- ICT: 73
- Other: 244
What are their main tasks and responsibilities? (%)
Source: Employment Market Study among Leiden Graduates of Korean, Indonesian and Indian and Tibetan Studies (2009, Student Career Service Humanities )
