Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Seoul National University's Department of Records and Archives, established in 2001, offers a graduate program in Records and Archives. The program aims to educate students on the preservation, discovery, evaluation, and organization of Korea's record heritage, as well as the systematic collection, preservation, and management of records produced by government agencies, public institutions, and private organizations.

Program Overview

The program is designed to produce professionals who can not only collect, organize, and preserve documents but also understand their historical and current significance. Students will acquire comprehensive knowledge and skills to select, classify, and evaluate documents, making them useful for historical research and other academic studies.

Curriculum

The program offers a range of courses that cover various aspects of records and archives management, including:

• Administrative science
• Law
• History
• Library and information science
• System management for electronic records

Research Areas

The program focuses on the life cycle of records, from production to preservation and utilization. Students will explore the historical and social existence of records, including oral records, written records, audio-visual records, and electronic records.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program typically work in record-keeping institutions or research institutions, where they manage records or conduct research in records and archives.

Education and Training

Students in the program have opportunities to participate in field training and internships at various record-keeping institutions, both domestically and internationally.

Degree Offered

The program offers a master's and doctoral degree in Records and Archives.