Individuals who enjoy learning about music and understanding its influence on culture and history may be interested in studying musicology. Musicologists learn about music analysis, music theory, music cognition, and music aesthetics as they gain a deeper understanding of the importance of music.

The institutions of higher education included regular four-year colleges and universities. Education is taken very seriously in South Korea, and the country is home to several world class universities, many of which have exchange agreements with various foreign universities, and are a good way for foreigners to experience life in the country.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.