You're viewing this site as a domestic an international student

You're a domestic student if you are:

  • a citizen of Australia or New Zealand,
  • an Australian permanent resident, or
  • a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.

You're an international student if you are:

  • intending to study on a student visa,
  • not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand,
  • not an Australian permanent resident, or
  • a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia.
You're viewing this site as a domestic an international student
Change
Underground tunnel with nice vanishing point and neon lights

Minor

Korean

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Diploma in Languages
Overview Study details

Come to understand different ways of thinking about and appreciating Korea's diverse history and rich cultural traditions.

You'll complete Korean language speaking and writing courses, and learn about Korean culture, including films, TV, internet culture and music.

Many students also study courses in fields where their minor in Korean can a prove a future career asset, like business, education and tourism.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for modern languages

QS World University Rankings 2026

Watch Studying Korean at UQ on YouTube.

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:

  • Korean-speaking financial administrator
  • Korean-speaking B2B lead
  • Language teacher
  • Interpreter
  • International business translator/interpreter
  • Travel consultant
  • Corporate travel consultant

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Online study
  • Overseas study

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Spoken Korean IA
  • Written Korean IA
  • Korean Popular Culture: Korean wave
  • Contemporary Korean Film and TV Drama Review

See courses and program structure

Helpful advice, right when you need it

Get useful info to help you navigate the confusing parts of getting into uni. Scholarship reminders, access to events and experiences, and advice from real students.

Sign up for updates. (No spam! We promise.)

Select your country and then enter your mobile phone number.

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 Marketing consent and privacy notice.

Questions?
We're here to help.
Contact us