Faculty of Arts Korean Studies

Offered As:	Major	Minor
URL:	https://korean.hku.hk/wp_/programme/undergraduate/	https://korean.hku.hk/wp_/programme/undergraduate/
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes	Yes
Selection process required:	No	No
Credits:	72	36
What is it about?	The Korean Studies Programme provides a multi-faceted approach to the study of Korean language and culture. Students will not only learn Korean, but will also get an insight into Korean history, society, film, popular culture, politics, and geography. All courses focus mainly on contemporary Korea and use a variety of approaches and media.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	School of Modern Languages and Cultures (SMLC)

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	Major: A grade of C+ or above in KORE1001, KORE1002 and KORE1021 Minor: A grade of C+ or above in KORE1001, KORE1002 and KORE1021 For details, please check with SMLC.
Career opportunities	For further information, please check with SMLC, Faculty or CEDARS (Careers & Placement).
Further information	https://korean.hku.hk/wp_/
Contact	T: 3917 2000 E: smlc@hku.hk

* Note: Students pursuing curricula with major / minor programme(s) must complete at least one major programme from their home Faculties upon graduation. Disclaimer: The information is provided by the Faculties/Schools as of August 2026 and is subject to change by respective units. Students are advised to consult their Faculty/School Office(s) in case of doubt.