University of North Korean Studies
Academics
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in North Korean Studies (major of specialization will be designated)
Course of Study: 2 and a half years(5 semesters)
Course Credits: Required 36 credits
| Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| credits | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | Thesis writing |
Required credits for Major of Specialization:
- Out of 6 majors of specialization, must take at least 3 subjects (9 credits) from the major category to fulfill the requirement as a major of specialization
Each course is marked with a major code:
- Politics and Unification (PU); Law and Administration (LA); Military and Security (MS); Economics and IT (EI); Society, Culture and Media (SC); Unification Education (UE)
Examinations
| Examination | Qualifications | Subject of Examination |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language Exam | Students who earned 9 credits or more (eligible from second semester) | Foreign language other than their native tongue (select one from Korean, Japanese, Chinese or Russian) |
| Comprehensive(Major) Exam | Students who successfully completed 4 semesters and have earned 27 credits or more | Major subject, Major subject other than their major(Select) |
*Students may retake the exam until they pass all subjects
Thesis
| Application | Mid-April for Spring Semester; Mid-October for Fall Semester |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Students who enrolled in more than four (5) semesters and have earned more than 36 credits With a grade point average of more than 3.0 Students who passed both foreign language and comprehensive exams A student who has completed twice thesis guidance class Students who did not exceed three (5) year limit of submitting thesis since completion of courses |
※ Another detailed academic schedules : Refer to Academic Calendar