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Introduction to Majors

A major is the main subject area that you choose to study in your degree. You will study courses up to Stage III level in this subject.

As well as gaining skills, knowledge and experience in your chosen area, you will learn how to think creatively, solve problems and communicate effectively, all essential skills to help you thrive in any career you choose.

Please see the main programme link below to see further details for the programme.

Subject Overview

From BTS to Squid Game, Korean culture (under many different names) has become a staple of global media. In its recent updates, the Oxford English Dictionary included tens of Korean words such as chimaek (fried chicken served with beer) and galbi (a dish of beef short ribs). What does the recent rise of Korea tell us about this dynamic country in East Asia and its people? How is the global presence and popularity of Korean popular culture relevant to our perception of today’s world?

Korean Studies at the University of Auckland answers these questions and offers a balanced program combining language study and interdisciplinary studies, teaching interesting topics about traditional, modern, and contemporary Korea. You can learn Korean from scratch, at higher levels, or at universities in Korea. A range of courses taught in English invites students who are keen to better understand Korean history, politics, culture, and society. We also explore the cultural and language practices of the Korean diaspora in Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as Korean diasporas internationally. The Korean Studies major and its courses ensure a rewarding experience for students from diverse backgrounds and interests.

Main Programme

Knowledge and Skills

Korean Studies equips students with solid language skills and a broad in-depth knowledge of Korea, its history, economy, society and culture. With competence in Korea’s language, history, culture, and current affairs, you will be prepared for opportunities in corporations, private businesses, public service, and academia in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas.

Potential Careers

Graduates in Korean Studies have careers in communications and media, international relations and trade, language education and translation (with further study), and travel and tourism. Career paths of our graduates also include international organisations, NGOs, New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other areas of government.

Other information

You can take a major in Korean as one of your two BA majors (a double major).

You will need to pass at least 120 points (eight courses) towards each of your majors, including at least 45 points (three courses) at Stage III.

Plan Schedule / Plan Rules

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 15 points from Compulsory Stage III Courses, and
  • 15 points from Stage II Elective Courses, and
  • 15 points from Stage III Elective Courses, and
  • 75 points from Additional Elective Courses

Selected courses must include at least 45 points at level 300.

Compulsory Stage III Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Stage II Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Stage III Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Additional Elective Courses

Complete exactly 75 points from the following:

Disclaimer

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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