Gain insight into Korean popular culture, translating and interpreting, and language while you hone your reading and speaking skills to an advanced level.
Compulsory courses focus on advanced training in reading, analysing and summarising academic writing in Korean, as well as your choice of applied linguistics or cultural studies.
You'll also complete an honours research thesis under the guidance of a supervisor. This includes developing a research question, writing a literature review, applying appropriate methodology, and presenting your written conclusions.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- International business translator/interpreter
- Interpreter
- International marketing specialist
- Foreign media correspondent
- Government relations manager
- Conference translator/interpreter
- Foreign language analyst
- Academic researcher
Events
See all events
Stories
See all stories
UQ people
How can startup ideas help combat climate change?
Stories
See all stories
How you'll learn
In 2023, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Research experience
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Advanced Korean Language Skills
- General Research Methods
- Special Topics in Korean Language Skills
- Concepts in Applied Linguistics
Keep up to date
Sign up to get information about applying and studying at UQ.
We will use your information to keep you informed about UQ programs, news, events and scholarships. By submitting this form, you consent to the terms of UQ's privacy notice.