The Transnational Visual Studies program at Ajou University is a graduate-level (MA/PhD) program taught entirely in English, designed to explore visual culture in a global and cross-cultural context.
This program focuses on the study of visual media such as film, photography, digital images, and multimedia, examining how visual representations shape and reflect social, cultural, and political issues across different countries and regions. It emphasizes a transnational perspective, encouraging students to analyze visual culture beyond national boundaries.
Students engage in interdisciplinary approaches combining sociology, media studies, cultural studies, and communication. The curriculum supports critical thinking, research skills, and creative analysis of contemporary visual phenomena, including emerging fields like virtual media and AI-based imagery.
The program also promotes active research participation through seminars, workshops, and international academic events, allowing students to collaborate with global scholars and gain practical exposure to visual studies.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.
