Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Korean Studies) Master of Philosophy - MPhil

This MPhil provides initial research training and aims to develop students' linguistic and methodological skills. It also provides a foundation for students wishing to continue their research at the doctoral level. This MPhil is only suitable for those with demonstrable experience and ability in independent academic research.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the MPhil programme, students will be expected to have:

acquired, where appropriate, the ability to read, interpret and translate primary sources in Modern and/or classical Korean
acquired a good knowledge of the general scholarship on modern and/or classical Korean culture(s)
acquired an in-depth knowledge of the secondary literature relevant to the subject of their thesis
developed the ability to formulate original research questions and to produce a well-constructed argument to answer them in the form of an independent piece of research based on the use of primary and secondary sources
developed independent library- and internet-based research skills concomitant with the successful completion of a Masters-level degree
Continuing
Applicants for the PhD should submit a research proposal on an interesting and workable topic via the Applicant Portal and demonstrate that they have the required academic knowledge and skills to carry out their project.

Admission is at the discretion of the Degree Committee, which judges each applicant on their own merits and in accordance with its own set of rules and regulations.

Applicants will also be required to obtain a Pass in the MPhil by Research.