The PhD in Humanities at Mokpo National University is a doctoral-level research degree offered through the university’s Graduate School within the broader field of humanities and cultural studies. Mokpo National University’s College of Humanities includes departments such as Korean Language & Literature, English Language & Literature, Chinese, Japanese and German languages, History, Archaeology, and Cultural Content, reflecting its core strengths in language, literature, history, and cultural scholarship.

In a typical PhD in Humanities pathway at Mokpo National University, students undertake advanced coursework in humanities theory, disciplinary foundations (such as literature, linguistics, cultural studies, or history), and research methodology, and then pursue independent, original research under faculty supervision culminating in a doctoral dissertation. Although distinct PhD program listings are not always separately published in English, doctoral study in humanities disciplines at the university normally leads to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a focus on the student’s chosen specialization (e.g., literature, historical research, cultural content studies).

The program is designed to develop deep analytical, critical thinking, and scholarly research skills needed to contribute new knowledge to fields such as literary criticism, linguistic theory, cultural heritage and media studies, historical interpretation, or interdisciplinary humanities research. Graduates are prepared for careers in university teaching, academic research, cultural and museum institutions, publishing, and leadership roles in humanities-oriented organizations. The exact structure — including coursework requirements and dissertation expectations — follows the university’s general graduate school rules for doctoral programs, with admission typically based on academic records, research proposals, and faculty support.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.