| 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 | |
The MA in Visual Culture at Korea University offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary approach to understanding art, media, and visual practices in today’s globalized world. Located in one of Asia’s most vibrant cultural hubs, the program combines critical theory with hands-on engagement in visual media, film, art history, and cultural studies. Students benefit from world-class faculty, access to rich research resources, and opportunities for cross-cultural exchange. With Korea’s growing influence in global visual culture—K-pop, cinema, digital media—the program equips graduates with the analytical and professional skills needed for careers in academia, cultural institutions, media industries, and creative fields worldwide.
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Program Name |
MA in Visual Culture |
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Degree Awarded |
Master of Arts (MA) |
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Course Duration |
2 years (4 semesters) |
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Language of Instruction |
Primarily English (some courses may be in Korean) |
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Yearly Tuition Fees |
~ KRW 7,000,000 – 9,000,000 (approx. USD 5,300 – 6,800) |
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Total Tuition Fees |
~ KRW 14,000,000 – 18,000,000 (approx. USD 10,600 – 13,600) |
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Total Program Cost |
Tuition + living expenses (~KRW 28,000,000 – 36,000,000 including housing, food, etc.) |
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Eligibility |
Bachelor’s degree in related fields (Humanities, Cultural Studies, Art History, Media, etc.); strong academic record |
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Admission Requirements |
Online application, academic transcripts, degree certificate, statement of purpose, recommendation letters, CV, proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) or Korean (TOPIK) if applicable |
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Application Intake |
Spring (March) and Fall (September) |
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Scholarship |
Korea University Graduate Scholarships (partial/full tuition waivers based on merit); external scholarships (e.g., Global Korea Scholarship - GKS) |
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Career Prospects |
Academia, cultural and art institutions, museums, galleries, media and film industries, publishing, creative industries, cultural policy and research roles |
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Curriculum Structure |
Core courses (Visual Culture Theory, Media and Representation, Art History & Criticism), electives (Film Studies, Digital Media, Cultural Policy), research seminars, thesis requirement |
