BA Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics, a humanities degree centred on language structures, social interaction, and Korean language proficiency. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Social & Cultural Analysis. This four-year course includes a compulsory year abroad studying in South Korea. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Linguistics and Multilingualism, Language and Society, and The Sounds of Language. In the second year, students build practical skills through Korean Language and Society 2 and Intercultural Communication, while having the opportunity to choose from optional modules like Signed Language in a Social Context, Phonetics and Phonology, and Forensic Linguistics. The third year is spent abroad completing a reflective report on work experience. The final year involves advanced study through compulsory modules like Language, Identities and Cultures, Korean Language Project 1, and Korean Language Project 2, alongside a substantial independent dissertation.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language.
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What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 20%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Linguistics and Multilingualism
- Language and Society
- Korean Language Foundation 1 or Korean Language in Practice 1
- Descriptive Grammar of English
- The Sounds of Language
- Korean Language Foundation 2 or Korean Language in Practice 2
- Korean Language and Society 1
- Signed Language in a Social Context
- Phonetics and Phonology
- World Englishes
- Language, Gender and Sexuality
- Analysing Media Discourse
- Korean Language and Society 2
- Intercultural Communication
- Languages and Social Theory
- Forensic Linguistics
- Children's Literacy Development
- Psycholinguistics
- Reflective Report
- Korean Language Project 1
- Language, Identities and Cultures
- Attitudes to Language
- Child Language Acquisition
- English Accents and Dialects
- Communication Disorder and Difference
- Korean Language Project 2
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Linguistics.
What do graduates of BA Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics at York St John University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics at York St John University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics at York St John University?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does BA Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics at York St John University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.