Bachelor in Division of Global Liberal Studies

Division of Global Liberal Studies at Daegu University in Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, South Korea, is a four-year bachelor's degree taught in English, with intakes each March and September. Liberal studies programs offer a broad, interdisciplinary curriculum spanning the humanities, social sciences, and sometimes natural sciences, rather than concentrating narrowly on a single professional field from the start. Coursework typically draws from areas such as history, literature, philosophy, sociology, political science, and communication, giving students exposure to multiple ways of analyzing ideas, societies, and texts before they may choose to focus on a particular interest. Students build skills in critical reading, writing, research, and argumentation that transfer across many fields, along with the flexibility to combine coursework in ways suited to their own interests and career goals. Because the discipline is intentionally broad, it suits students who want to explore multiple subjects before committing to a specialization, or who plan careers that value general analytical and communication skills over a single technical specialty. Graduates of liberal studies programs pursue varied paths, including roles in education, government, media, non-profit organizations, business, and further graduate study in a chosen specialization, from law to public policy to a specific humanities or social science discipline. Studying liberal studies in South Korea combines this broad academic approach with direct exposure to Korean society and culture. As one of the global-facing programs within Daegu University's Division of Global Liberal Studies, it emphasizes breadth alongside international outlook. The program runs over four years, with intakes in March and September, delivered entirely in English so international students can study without needing Korean language proficiency at entry. Admission requires an IELTS score of 5.5 or a TOEFL iBT score of 51 or higher.