| Course Level: | Master's | |
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| Course Program: | Art & Humanities | |
| Course Duration: | 2 Years | |
| Course Language | English | |
| Required Degree | 3 Year Bachelor’s Degree | |
Choosing the MA in Classics Translation at Korea University offers a unique opportunity to bridge ancient texts with modern scholarship in one of Asia’s leading institutions. The program combines rigorous training in classical languages with advanced translation studies, fostering deep understanding of cultural, historical, and philosophical contexts. Students benefit from distinguished faculty, interdisciplinary resources, and access to Korea University’s strong research networks. The program cultivates critical thinking, linguistic precision, and cross-cultural competence—skills highly valued in academia, publishing, and international fields. With its global outlook and scholarly excellence, Korea University provides an ideal environment for aspiring translators and classicists.
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Program Name |
MA in Classics Translation |
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Degree Awarded |
Master of Arts (MA) |
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Course Duration |
2 years (4 semesters, full-time) |
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Language of Instruction |
Primarily Korean & English (depending on courses/professors) |
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Yearly Tuition Fees |
Approx. USD 7,000 – 8,000 |
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Total Tuition Fees |
Approx. USD 14,000 – 16,000 |
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Total Program Cost |
Around USD 18,000 – 20,000 (including living expenses, books, and student fees) |
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Eligibility |
Bachelor’s degree in Classics, Translation, Literature, Linguistics, or related fields |
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Admission Requirements |
Application form, transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters, language proficiency (TOPIK for Korean-taught courses or TOEFL/IELTS for English-taught), research proposal, interview (if required) |
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Application Intake |
Spring (March) & Fall (September) |
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Scholarship |
Korea University Graduate School Scholarships (tuition reduction), Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), KU International Student Aid |
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Career Prospects |
Academic research, publishing, professional translation, cultural institutions, diplomacy, international organizations |
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Curriculum Structure |
Core courses (Classical Languages, Translation Theory, Research Methodology); Electives (Comparative Literature, Philosophy, Cultural Studies); Thesis research and defense |
