Global Convergence Arts – English Track Master’s at Kosin University

Transform creative ideas into globally relevant content and experiences. Kosin University’s Global Convergence Arts master’s program brings Content Music, Visual Design and Digital Media together through its designated English Track in Busan. It offers an interdisciplinary pathway for graduates who want to strengthen their creative practice while responding to the changing ways audiences experience music, design and digital content.

Build a creative profile across connected media industries. Students can pursue a direction aligned with sound, visual communication or digital media while studying within a wider convergence-arts environment. The program is well suited to creative graduates who want to expand their perspective, develop original projects and communicate with international audiences.

Why choose Global Convergence Arts?

• Study through a master’s program designated by Kosin University as an English Track.
• Explore Content Music, Visual Design and Digital Media within one graduate pathway.
• Develop an interdisciplinary perspective across contemporary creative fields.
• Build knowledge relevant to creative production, communication and digital content.
• Study in Busan with access to university accommodation and international-student support.
• Receive personalised application, document and visa guidance from Asia Pathway.

Program at a glance

Program: Global Convergence Arts

Level: Master’s program

Teaching track: English Track

Academic department: Department of Global Convergence Arts

Study areas: Content Music, Visual Design and Digital Media

Location: Kosin University, Yeongdo Campus, Busan

Intakes and program length: Contact Asia Pathway to confirm the current study plan and application schedule.

Three study areas in one creative pathway

Kosin University lists Content Music, Visual Design and Digital Media within the Department of Global Convergence Arts. Asia Pathway can help students compare the three areas and confirm how their selected direction is structured within the current master’s curriculum.

Content Music

Explore music as content for contemporary audiences and media environments. This direction may appeal to graduates interested in developing musical ideas, creative projects and content that can connect with listeners across platforms and cultures.

Visual Design

Strengthen the ability to communicate ideas through visual form. This direction is suited to graduates interested in creative concept development, visual communication, identity, audience experience and the role of design across modern media and organisations.

Digital Media

Explore creative communication through evolving digital formats and platforms. This direction may suit students interested in digital content, media experiences and the ways technology is changing creative production, distribution and audience engagement.

Create across disciplines and platforms

Global Convergence Arts supports students who want to work beyond the boundaries of a single creative field. The program can encourage connections between music, visual thinking and digital communication. Kosin does not provide a complete subject-by-subject English curriculum for public use, so Asia Pathway will confirm the latest course structure before enrolment.

Study through Kosin’s English Track

The Department of Global Convergence Arts is presented by Kosin University within its English Track master’s offering. Some university-wide activities, administrative processes or graduation requirements may still involve Korean, so Asia Pathway will confirm the current teaching arrangements and study plan for each applicant.

Admission requirements

• Applicants must have graduated from a four-year university in Korea or overseas, or hold an equivalent educational qualification recognised under the applicable regulations.
• Applicants must provide eligible English-language evidence.
• Accepted benchmarks include IELTS 5.5 or above, TOEFL iBT 59 or above, or NEW TEPS 202 or above.
• Language certificates must have been obtained within the two years before application.
• Academic records, graduation documents, nationality evidence and other required application materials are reviewed by Kosin University.
• Applicants should contact Asia Pathway to confirm whether a portfolio, work samples or additional materials are required for their intended study area.

Asia Pathway can assess your academic and language background, identify any missing documents and help you prepare a complete application.

Tuition and scholarships

Estimated tuition per semester: approximately USD 2,590, based on tuition of KRW 3,500,000 for the Department of Global Convergence Arts.

A 25% tuition reduction is listed for the Department of Global Convergence Arts. Scholarship availability and final amounts remain subject to the university’s assessment and current conditions.

Additional awards include TOPIK improvement scholarships for students who achieve a higher TOPIK level during enrolment, as well as academic-excellence scholarships based on academic ranking. The academic award requires a previous-semester GPA of at least 2.0 and TOPIK Level 3 or above.

Students should also budget for the admission fee, accommodation, insurance, materials, equipment or software, visa-related expenses and everyday living costs.

A four-person university residence is listed at approximately KRW 1,100,000 for six months. Room type, price and availability should be confirmed for the intended intake.

Who is this program for?

• Music, design, media or arts graduates seeking an international master’s pathway
• Creative professionals who want to expand into connected disciplines
• Content creators and visual communicators
• Graduates interested in digital media and audience engagement
• Artists and designers developing a more internationally focused portfolio
• Creative entrepreneurs and project leaders
• Students preparing for further research or creative-industry careers

Career directions

Depending on the selected study area, portfolio, prior experience and further professional development, graduates may pursue advancement or developing opportunities in music content, visual communication, design support, digital-media production, creative project coordination, content planning, branding, arts and culture projects, media organisations, creative entrepreneurship or further academic research. Career outcomes depend on the student’s creative work, technical abilities, language skills and professional network.

Life and learning in Busan

Kosin’s Yeongdo Campus offers a quieter university setting within easy reach of central Busan, Nampo, Busan Station and major coastal attractions. International students can access campus residences, library resources and support through the Office of International Affairs while studying in Korea’s second-largest city.

Apply with Asia Pathway

Asia Pathway can help you compare Content Music, Visual Design and Digital Media, verify the latest English Track curriculum and application materials, assess academic and language eligibility, calculate tuition and scholarship possibilities, prepare supporting documents and understand the student-visa process. Contact our team for a personalised Kosin University application plan and the most current intake information.