Korean Studies MSc (Res)

The Korean peninsula lies at the centre of landmark geopolitical developments in the early 21st century. A Masters by Research (MScR) in Korean Studies gives you the knowledge and skills to critically engage with the complexities of the two Koreas, and East Asian relations, in a global context.<br/><br/>An MScR is ideal if you have a clear idea of the independent research you wish to undertake at masters level. Join our community and undertake a project comprising research assignments and a 15,000-word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor. <br/><br/>Part of an Asian Studies department with a unique combination of disciplinary expertise in Korean Studies, Japanese, Chinese, and East Asian Relations, we have particular strengths in:<br/><br/><br/>* modern Korean history<br/><br/><br/>* Korean society and culture<br/><br/><br/>* political economy<br/><br/><br/>* urban studies<br/><br/><br/>* security<br/><br/><br/>* public policy<br/><br/><br/>* political science<br/><br/><br/>* international relations<br/><br/><br/>**Research excellence**<br/><br/>In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), our research was submitted in the categories of:<br/><br/><br/>* Modern Languages and Linguistics <br/><br/><br/>* Politics and International Studies <br/><br/><br/>* Sociology<br/><br/><br/>* History<br/><br/><br/>* Theology and Religious Studies<br/><br/><br/>The results reaffirm Edinburgh’s position as one of the UK’s leading research universities - third in the UK based on the quality and breadth of its research in Modern Languages and Linguistics alone, according to Times Higher Educations REF power ratings.<br/><br/>**Go beyond the books**<br/><br/>Beyond the Books is a podcast from the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at research and the people who make it happen. <br/><br/>Listen to a mix of PhD, early career and established researchers talk about their journey to and through academia and about their current and recent research. Guests include Dr Youngmi Kim (Series 2 - Episode 3), Senior Lecturer in Korean Studies and Director of the Centre for Korean Studies.