Introduction

The Bachelor of Korean Language (Online Program) at Ho Chi Minh City Open University is application-oriented, aiming to develop professional practice skills and equip learners with both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field, enabling learners to effectively address and solve professional challenges related to the Korean language.
Name of course
Bachelor of Korean Language
Total courses
51 Courses
Total credit units
141 Credit units
Minimum duration of study
10 terms
(for the first degree)
Awarded degree
Bachelor’s Degree
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Korean Language (Online Program) at Ho Chi Minh City Open University, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Vietnamese applicants having completed high school education in Vietnam (either through formal education or continuing education) or hold a foreign high school diploma recognized as equivalent at the time of admission.

Vietnamese applicants holding a college or university degree in a relevant field are also eligible. If the degree is issued by a foreign institution or a legally operating foreign institution in Vietnam, it must be recognized in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

Applicants who are foreign nationals must hold a high school diploma or an equivalent or higher qualification. The qualification must be accompanied by a notarized Vietnamese translation and a certificate of recognition issued by the Department of Quality Management under the Ministry of Education and Training, complying with current regulations on the management of foreign students studying in Vietnam.

DEGREE CREDIBILITY

The Bachelor of Korean Language degree in distance education is part of the national degree system and is recognized for further study at the master’s level.

BENEFITS
Career Opportunities Upon Graduation

Graduates of the program are well-prepared for a variety of professional roles, including: Interpreter, translator, or editor specialising in Korean–Vietnamese and Vietnamese–Korean language services across diverse fields at domestic and international organisations; Personnel in Korean enterprises or government agencies; Teaching assistant or Korean language teacher (with additional training in pedagogical methods and subject-specific knowledge, if required).

Convenient Learning Approach

100% of the program content is delivered online, enabling students to access video lectures, learning materials, and assignments anytime and anywhere using a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection.

Interactive Online Learning with
Lecturer Support

Video conference sessions, combined with discussion forums, facilitates active engagement between students, instructors, and peers. This environment enhances knowledge retention and provides opportunities to apply theory through practical exchanges and shared experiences. The ELOSUPPORT and SISOU systems are fully operational and designed to promptly receive and address student concerns.

Reasonable Tuition Fee

The tuition fee is set at 580,000 VND per credit unit and is paid each term based on the number of registered courses. Students are provided with free learning materials and full access to the university’s learning resources.

Curriculum overview
The Bachelor of Korean Language (Online Program) offers the same comprehensive knowledge as a standard university curriculum, designed with a strong career-oriented focus.
The program includes 51 courses, totaling 141 credit units, typically completed over 14 academic terms.
Students may accelerate their progress by registering for additional courses each term, in accordance with the University's academic regulations.
Curriculum

Term 1

1. Study Skills
2. Elementary Korean Grammar 1
3. Elementary Korean Listening and Speaking 1
4. Elementary Korean Reading 1
5. Elementary Korean Writing 1

Term 2

6. Elementary Korean Grammar 2
7. Elementary Korean Listening and Speaking 2
8. Elementary Korean Reading 2
9. Elementary Korean Writing 2

Term 3

10. Advanced Office Informatics
11. Law
12. Intermediate Korean Grammar 1
13. Intermediate Korean Listening and Speaking 1

Term 4

14. Marxist-Leninist Philosophy
15. Social Sciences and Humanities (Elective)
16. Intermediate Korean Reading 1
17. Intermediate Korean Writing 1

Term 5

18. Marxist-Leninist Political Economy
19. Scientific Socialism
20. Intermediate Korean Grammar 2
21. Intermediate Korean Listening and Speaking 2

Term 6

22. History of the Communist Party of Vietnam
23. Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology
24. Intermediate Korean Reading 2
25. Intermediate Korean Writing 2

Term 7

26. Second Foreign Language 1
27. Natural Sciences (Elective)
28. Advanced Korean Grammar
29. Advanced Korean Listening and Speaking

Term 8

30. Second Foreign Language 2
31. Advanced Korean Reading
32. Advanced Korean Writing
33. Korean Culture and History

Term 9

34. Second Foreign Language 3
35. Korean Geography and Society
36. Korean Phonology
37. Scientific Research Methods

Term 10

38. Second Foreign Language 4
39. Korean Syntax and Morphology
40. Translation Theory
41. Office Skills

Term 11

42. Second Foreign Language 5
43. Korean Semantics
44. Translation 1
45. Interpretation 1

Term 12

46. Translation 2
47. Interpretation 2
48. Supplementary Course (Elective 1)
49. Supplementary Course (Elective 2)

Term 13

50. Graduation Internship

Term 14

51. Graduation Thesis or Graduation Alternative Courses
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Learners need to satify the following minimum conditions:
  • While most learning content is accessible via smartphone, students are encouraged to use a desktop or laptop to complete assignments to ensure full functionality and an optimal learning experience.
  • Desktop/laptop.