Master of Philosophy in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Korean Studies) at University of Cambridge

The MPhil programme in Korean Studies is a specially designed one-year graduate seminar and research course with substantial taught elements for students who want to expand on their undergraduate education and/or prepare for a PhD in Korean Studies. It aims to support research into early modern and modern Korean history, intellectual history, history of knowledge, cultural history, South and North Korean politics, and international relations in East Asia. Candidates should have Korean language ability of at least level 3 TOPIK or equivalent.

Faculty: School of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies  |  Duration: 11 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

All students in the year group attend one of two mandatory classes on theory: the Theories and Methodologies in the Japanese Studies Seminar (JM1); or the Asia in Theory seminar (EA1). Finally, for their third paper, they are free to choose from a variety of options so that each student receives a tailor-made education. Each of the three papers (a paper is an exam for which teaching is provided) is assessed either by a research essay of maximum 5,000 words or an alternative exercise agreed by the Degree Committee.

Career pathways

In addition, they are guided through the various steps of academic research, writing, presentation and career development.

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