As part of the Graduate School, the Department of Political Science covers the graduate courses of the department (until February 2020, the graduate section was known as the Department of International Relations). Graduate students at Gyeongsang National University benefit from and contribute to the resources of one of the country's outstanding research universities. A distinguished faculty is strongly committed to research and teaching in such fields as of area studies, international organizations and political philosophy. We welcome both Korean and international students, on a full-time or part-time basis. The final thesis can be written in either Korean or English, but graduates are expected to acquire basic skills in both languages.
The MA in Political Science is structured to enhance creativity and the exploration of new ideas in the field. Students participate in course work for three semesters and write their thesis with the help of their supervisor during their fourth semester. Courses are taught in Korean and English and cover a wide range of topics.
We warmly welcome doctoral students, please contact the individual professors for a suitable supervisor prior to application.
The department also participates in the Graduate School of Public Administration, , offering a major in Civic Leadership aim to provide students deeper insights into the workings of politics, political activities and participation in theory and practice. This course aims at recent graduates as well as practitioners from all strands of life.
In addition to the facilities of the university, students have access to a (shared) study room with computing facilities, as well as the library of the Institute of Social Sciences.
The department encourages the participation in seminars and conferences, and supports trip to such events.
Application for the Graduate Program
The application period is advertised on the university's home page. Please follow the instructions on the application site carefully, as we do not accept incomplete applications. This Department considers only applicants who submitted
- a language ability certificate as outined in the University Admission Guide(TOPIK 3 or higher; or English language certificate above a certain level, such as IELTS above 5.5)
- completed degree with apostilled certificate (so you cannot apply before you have graduated).
- students applying for a Combined MA/PhD Degree or Doctoral Studies also need to provide a letter of recommendation by a member of the Department. In order to receive such an endorsement, you need to contact the professor who you would like to write your thesis with, and mail them your study plan, including details on your subject area and specialization. You need to send this letter/email at least 5 days prior to the closing date for applications, so it can be processed in time.