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Music and Korean Studies BA (Hons)

UK

What will I learn?

Perform, compose and write about music while developing your language skills and understanding of Korean culture. You'll spend your third year studying in Seoul, South Korea at one of our six partner universities. Music modules span performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries and music technology.**Become an independent musician and music researcher – all while achieving fluency, real lived experience and a critical understanding of Korea and its people.**In this degree you will learn to listen, perform, think and write critically about music of multiple genres while developing your language skills and understanding of Korean culture.We’ll teach you Korean intensively from scratch, with a focus on social and vocational skills in writing, summary, precision translation, debate and oral presentation.The combination of language study, the huge, flexible range of music modules, and time spent with our partner universities in Seoul, makes this degree the perfect space in which to pursue your love of Korean music. Together, we’ll help you establish the skills and portfolio you need to enjoy a career in the music industry.**Why study this course?**- **Pursue your love of music and Korean culture** - with a strong foundation of musical understanding, this dual course supports you as you develop both as a musician, and a student of Korean culture.- **Number one for Asian studies** - ranked 1st in National Student Survey (NSS) results 2023 across Asian studies in the UK, the Centre for Korean Studies has a thriving research culture, with unparalleled opportunities to tap into national and international expertise.- **Top five for music in the UK** - we have been awarded 5th in the UK in the UK for music, in the Complete University Guide 2024.- **Work in music** - gain practical industry experience while you learn with our 'Work in Music' module, and build a network of professionals who can advise you on your career.

Which department am I in?

Music

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
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Start date

September 2025

Venue

Main Site

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

S10 2TN, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For students from Hong Kong

including Music or Music Technology (or Grade 8 Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) plus Grade 5 theory (ABRSM/Trinity)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Sheffield

A leading global university, Sheffield is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and ranked 104th globally (QS World 2024).

  • Member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group
  • 105th globally (THE World University Rankings 2024)
  • 13th in the UK (THE World University Rankings 2024)
  • Best UK Students’ Union for six years (Whatuni 2023)