The MA Korean Studies and Intensive Language is a 2-year full-time (or 4-year part-time) programme. It is designed to provide Intensive Language training at different proficiency levels - depending on entry level - within a Masters programme in Korean Studies. The MA Korean Studies and Intensive Language allows students to: cultivate or further develop a basic expertise in particular aspects of Korean Studies choose modules that meet their own needs, with respect to their interest in Korea and future career plans develop their abilities to synthesize information, to think critically, to manage a complex research project and to present their results in verbal and written form achieve a high level of language proficiency master transferable language and analytical skills in order to prepare for a variety of potential future professional or research careers You can view all the intensive language options available in the combined courses tool below. SOAS is ranked 12th in the UK for Modern Languages (QS World University Rankings 2026) We are ranked 7th in the UK for Asian Studies (Complete University Guide 2026) We are home to the largest concentration of Korean specialists in Europe. Gain essential language skills but also an in-depth understanding of the region's culture covering subjects from literature, history, cinema, and politics. All postgraduate students can take part in our Study Tours and explore the world. Destinations include New Delhi, Lahore, Seoul, Luang Prabang, Almaty, Bishkek, Kigali, Johannesburg, and Doha. For more information, see our Study Tours page.