Korean Studies
| Specialisatie van: | Asian Studies |
|---|---|
| Graad: | Master of Arts in Asian Studies |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd |
| Duur: | 2 jaar |
| Start: | September |
| Taal: | Engels |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 60840 |
De tweejarige specialisatie in Korean Studies is in uniek in Nederland.
Het stamt af van een lange reeks aan Leidse Korea-onderzoekers en het eerste centrum voor Koreaanse studies in West-Europa, dat colleges verzorgde in 1947. Sindsdien heeft het departement het ene succes na het andere behaald, waarbij goed gebruik werd gemaakt van de sterke connecties met Koreaanse universiteiten en haar internationale reputatie op het gebied van de kwaliteit van haar onderzoek.
Vandaag de dag participeren de medewerkers in onderzoeksprojecten met collega’s uit alle landen en zitten in tal van redacties en adviesorganen.
Career
The objective of the programme is to ensure that you graduate with:
- A high level of fluency in the Korean language
- A broad knowledge of Korea and the ability to analyse Korean issues from other perspectives (such as Asia in general or Western Europe)
- An overview and understanding of the history of Korean Studies and its current developments
- The interaction of Korean Studies with such disciplines as:
- Anthropology
- History
- Art history
- Social Sciences
- Literature
- Religion
- The ability to carry out independent research at an academic level
As a result of the liberalisation of the Korean economy and the increase in Korean companies looking for opportunities in the West, you will be highly employable within the Korean job sector. With an outstanding grasp of the Korean language—as well as an in-depth understanding of the culture and society—you will be qualified to work as a translator, journalist or consultant for companies that deal directly with Korea or are Korean and based abroad. You will also be able to work with governmental bodies—such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—or at museums, cultural institutions or NGOs.
Some figures about graduates of Korean, Indonesian and Indian and Tibetan Studies
How succesfull are they in finding a job?
- 97 % found a job within six months.
- 66 % found their first job at academic or HBO (higher professional) level.
- 87 % held a position at academic or HBO level when the study was carried out.
In which sector do they find jobs?
- Teaching: 73
- Business services: 268
- Publishing / book sector: 49
- Research: 73
- Government / semi-government: 220
- ICT: 73
- Other: 244
What are their main tasks and responsibilities? (%)
Source: Employment Market Study among Leiden Graduates of Korean, Indonesian and Indian and Tibetan Studies (2009, Student Career Service Humanities )
