BA (Hons) Korean Studies with Japanese in Sheffield United Kingdom | The University of Sheffield

Begin your journey learning Korean and Japanese from the ground up, enriched with courses covering various aspects of Korean society including history, culture, and politics. Part of your studies will involve living and learning in Korea, giving you firsthand experience of Korean life.
This well-rounded curriculum combines language acquisition with academic courses, fostering a deeper understanding of Korea while building proficiency in Japanese.
Starting with no prior knowledge, you'll master both Korean and Japanese while exploring Korean society through specialized courses, including a full academic year at one of our partner universities in Seoul.
Elective courses allow you to examine East Asia as a whole, placing Korean topics within broader regional and global perspectives. You can also take classes focused on modern Japan, delving into its historical, social, and political landscape.


Focusing on China, Japan, or Korea equips you for careers in the world's fastest-growing region. European opportunities also abound for those skilled in Asian languages and cultures.
Our alumni have pursued diverse paths in government, diplomacy, media, arts, NGOs, and international business—working in fields ranging from management consulting and accounting to marketing, research, language education, and translation.

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