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Digital Media, Culture and Korean - BA (Hons)

SOAS University of London

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The BA Digital Media, Culture and Korean combined degree at SOAS University of London provides an innovative and interdisciplinary education that explores the intricate relationships between digital media, cultural practices, and the Korean language and society. This unique programme enables students to critically engage with contemporary Korean culture while acquiring essential skills in digital media production and analysis.In the Digital Media component, students investigate how digital technologies shape communication, creativity, and cultural engagement within Korea and globally. The curriculum encompasses a wide range of topics, including social media, digital storytelling, content creation, and the effects of digital platforms on cultural representation and identity. Students learn to analyse digital media texts and practices critically, examining how technology influences the production and dissemination of cultural content. Practical training in digital media production equips students with the necessary skills to create compelling digital work, enhancing their understanding of the contemporary media landscape and its impact on Korean culture.The Korean component provides students with a thorough understanding of the Korean language, its structures, and its cultural significance. The curriculum covers essential aspects of Korean linguistics, literature, and cultural history, allowing students to develop proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Korean. Students engage with key themes such as identity, tradition, and modernity in Korean society, exploring a variety of cultural forms including literature, film, and visual arts. This component encourages students to reflect on the cultural contexts that shape media production and reception in Korea, fostering a nuanced appreciation of the rich cultural heritage and contemporary issues facing the Korean Peninsula.By combining these two disciplines, the BA Digital Media, Culture and Korean programme equips graduates with a unique blend of critical analytical skills, language proficiency, and digital literacy. This interdisciplinary approach prepares students for diverse career opportunities in media, cultural production, education, translation, and international relations, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to discussions about the role of digital media in shaping cultural narratives and identities within Korea and beyond.

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£ 22,870per year

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University information

SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

  • University League Table

    62nd

  • Campus address

    SOAS, University of London, 10 Thornhaugh Street, Camden, Greater London, WC1H 0XG, United Kingdom

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SOAS is a place for those who want to expand their horizons, develop a deeper understanding of the world, and re-examine their preconceptions.
Building on values of social justice and equality, students are encouraged to challenge conventional views and to think globally.
SOAS is one of the UK's most international universities, with around half of SOAS students coming from outside the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Asian Studies

    7th out of 13 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    134 65%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    4th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.75 69%

    12th

    3

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