Korea National Open University
Master in Korean language and literature
Seoul, South Korea
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
Korean
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master in Korean Language and Literature at Korea National Open University trains students in Korean language studies, classical and modern literature, linguistics, composition and creative writing through distance education and lifelong learning. KNOU, Korea's first national distance university, aims to share high-quality content and support overseas Koreans and multicultural families while advancing Korean studies and cultural exchange.
Keywords: Korean studies, linguistics, classical literature, modern literature, creative writing, distance learning.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work across literature, press, publishing, advertising, and education; they may pursue teaching, translation, content creation, cultural programme coordination, editing, and media roles, policy and advocacy.
The Department of Korean Language and Literature, which develops competitiveness based on the unique characteristics and differences of our nation in the world, will contribute to world culture through practical curricula such as Korean language studies, classical literature, modern literature, language and sentences, and creation of works, which are the essence of Korean culture. We are cultivating talented people.
After graduation, you can use your skills in all fields of society, including literature, press, and publishing, advertising, and education.













