High school diploma (12 years of formal education).
Korean language certificate (TOPIK 3 or 4 depending on the major) or English (if the program is taught in English).
In 2009, our department boldly shed the term mass communication and used the term media communication as its major name for the first time in Korea. The Department of Media Communication provides curriculum covering all areas of media, including journalism, digital communication, video content, pop culture, cultural industry, advertising and public relations, and media ethics. Graduates of our department are entering various media-related industries such as content production and planning, advertising PR, entertainment planning, and service planning.
Year 1 – Foundations
Mass Media & Society
Human Communication
Introduction to Journalism
Basic courses on culture, society, academic writing skills
Year 2 – Industry foundations & major orientation
Visual Communication
Theory of Digital Media
Media and Society
Communication & Technology
Media language and image analysis
Year 3 – Major by track
With Media & Cultural Studies Track: K-culture and Hallyu, Popular Culture and Cultural Studies, Media Criticism and Consumers.
With Media & Content Industry Track: Media Business, Culture Content Marketing, Media Law & Ethics, AI Creation and Copyright.
With Marketing Communication Track: Principles of Persuasion, Marketing Communication Planning, Digital Marketing, Global Marketing Communication.
Year 4 – Specialization & Practice
Seminar on Media
Research Methods in Communication
Broadcast Journalism Production Practice
Advertisement Production with AI
Capstone project or graduation thesis.
Journalism – Communication: reporter, editor, TV content producer.
Digital Media & Digital Media: digital content producer, social media manager, digital strategist.
Advertising & PR: copywriter, account executive, media planner, PR specialist.
Entertainment & Culture: content manager for K-pop, Hallyu, global entertainment, pop culture.
Marketing Communication: marketing specialist, digital marketing, AI advertising.
Research & Academics: continue to study for a master's degree in Media, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies
KRW 70,000/ month