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MA Korean Studies (2-subject) at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

Programme overview

Korean Studies at Ruhr University Bochum is a two-subject Master (combined with a second subject) programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it offers excellent opportunities to focus on individually selected areas of interest and to study Korea within a broader East-Asian context.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: History; Literary and Intellectual History; Religious Studies; Philosophy; Cultural Science; Translation.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in cultural institutions such as museums and libraries; at universities and other educational institutions; in the civil service and in international organisations; in Korea-oriented enterprises and in corporate consultancy; in the media (press trade, entertainment, publishing companies).

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply directly to the faculty. Language of instruction: German. Suited for graduates of: Korean Studies, B.A., Major or Minor; an equivalent degree or related subjects.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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