Bachelor in Global Korean Studies

In Geumjeong-gu, South Korea, Busan University of Foreign Studies offers a bachelor's degree in Global Korean Studies, delivered in English over four years. This program centers on Korea itself, examining the country's history, language, society, politics, and culture, while placing that study within a wider international or comparative context. Students typically take courses covering Korean history and society, Korean language, Korean politics and foreign policy, and the country's cultural industries, alongside subjects that connect Korea to broader regional and global trends. Coursework often blends historical and cultural material with contemporary topics such as Korea's role in international trade, diplomacy, and popular culture, giving students both depth in Korean studies and a sense of how Korea fits into global affairs. Because the program is based in South Korea, students benefit from direct access to the country's institutions, cultural resources, and current events as part of their coursework. Graduates from global Korean studies programs are commonly prepared for careers in international organizations, government and diplomatic services with a regional focus, media and cultural industries connected to Korea, translation and interpretation, tourism, and further graduate study in Korean studies, Asian studies, or international relations. Delivering the program in English allows students from outside Korea to study Korean history, society, and culture in depth without first needing to be fluent in Korean, while still studying within the country itself. Students admitted through the intakes offered every March and September follow a four-year curriculum built around the study of Korea in a global context.