Right now we currently have students at Korea University or Sogang University in Seoul in their year abroad. By time you get to your second year here, it is likely those will expand.
A lot of students typically do a dual degree. So they'll combine Korean with either
Chinese or
Japanese,
Indonesian or
Linguistics. There's a few more options you can combine it with
here. There is always a way to pick up an additional language after your first year, but it is not always granted. You're better off starting with an additional language, and if you don't like it, dropping it later. It saves you so much more time, effort and less headache that way. Besides, two degrees are always better than one!
Korean studies usually receive quite a few offers. The exact numbers fluctuate every year. But in general there is a 7:1 applicant placed with us. We have 6 different UG Korean and Japanese programmes, so there's plenty of spaces to go around! Don't worry!
With entry standards, we typically try to stay true to the AAB entry requirement. That's not to say we won't accept lower. Those with a strong UCAS application and a strong personal statement do make a very good impression on us. So it's important to write that to the best of your ability and really demonstrate why you think you'd be a good fit for us, and vice versa etc.
Uni is all about getting out of your comfort zone, challenging yourself, challenging your perspectives and becoming more independent. I came from the States to do my degree and it was the best decision ever. Sure, there's times that you'll feel lonely. Times where you'll feel homesick, but that's all part of the fun. That's all part of growing up. Home is where you make it and with the people here, the connections you'll make, the fun you'll have, the relationships you'll form... you will make London your home and before you know it, you'll be begging to stay here during the summer period! Lol. It's scary but if anyone can do it, it's definitely you!
~Mike