Yonsei University

Overview

The Korean Studies PhD program at Yonsei University is a research-centric course that delves into the multifaceted aspects of Korea, encompassing its history, society, politics, and culture. This program is designed for students looking to cultivate advanced research skills while gaining a profound understanding of Korean societal dynamics, political transformations, and cultural developments.

What you'll study

The curriculum is structured around rigorous coursework and research training. Students engage in a combination of methodological and topic-based seminars, ultimately progressing to their dissertations under guided supervision.

Indicative course areas include:

• Research Design & Methods
• Statistics and Data Analysis
• International Economics
• International Relations
• Korean Society & Culture
• Modern Korean History
• Cultural History of Korean Modernity
• Seminar in Modern Korean History
• Gender & Society
• History of the Korean Culture and Media Industry
• Korean Wave and Media
• East Asian Cinema
• North Korean History
• Social Movements and Civil Society
• The History of Popular Culture in Korea
• Traditional Korean History
• Gender and Sexuality in Korean Film and Literature
• Understanding Popular Music and Korean Society
• Korean Economy and Business
• Korean Politics and Democratization
• North Korean Politics and Society
• Economic Institution and Policy in Korea
• Political Economy of Korean Development

Research components include:

• Development of a research proposal (minimum 3 pages)
• Submission of a writing sample (minimum 40 pages)
• Ongoing academic writing and research under supervision

Entry requirements

While specific GRE/GMAT scores and GPA requirements are not detailed, applicants should be prepared to demonstrate their academic capabilities and research potential.

English requirements:

Applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency, with an IELTS score of 6.5 being the minimum requirement.

Career prospects