BA (Hons) Asia Pacific Studies - Korean (Industrial Placement) in Preston United Kingdom | University of Lancashire

Discover the diverse culture, political landscape, and global significance of the Asia Pacific region while mastering one of its languages – opening doors to numerous rewarding career opportunities. Nations in the Asia Pacific play a pivotal role in the world economy today. The curriculum for this program provides comprehensive insights into the reasons behind this influence. You'll immerse yourself in intensive language studies (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Russian) at our Preston campus before embarking on a transformative year abroad in the region. The Korean program presents a wide range of subjects beyond language acquisition, encompassing Korean history, cultural studies, linguistics, and political science. Language instruction begins at the introductory level, developing all core competencies: speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Interactive classroom sessions, complemented by conversation practice with native Korean speakers, offer ample opportunities for practical language application. Beyond coursework, we organize various Korean cultural activities. Annual events like Korean speech and poetry competitions encourage creative linguistic expression and deeper cultural engagement.