Overview

Year 1 introduces you to the study of central and east European history and Jewish studies at university level. In Years 2 and 4 you can focus on topics of specific interest to you by choosing modules that examine particular periods and themes in east European and Jewish history. You can also study one or more relevant languages such as Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian, Polish, or Ukrainian.Your third year is spent abroad at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and/or in a relevant central or east European country.

What this course will give you

UCL Hebrew & Jewish Studies is the only department of its kind in the UK and is highly regarded worldwide.The History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies with Year Abroad programme is taught by acknowledged specialists in the field, all of whom are actively engaged in research. This will enable you to keep up-to-date with the latest debates, issues and discoveries. University College London (UCL) School of Slavonic & Eastern European Studies (SSEES) is the largest national centre in the UK for the study of central, east and south-east Europe and Russia. The SSEES Library contains over 400,000 books, journals and film resources.

You will have access to a remarkable collection of Hebrew, Yiddish, and Judaica books in the UCL Library, as well as to the special collections of the British Library, the Wiener Library, and the National Archives.

Employability

Together with subject-specific knowledge, you will acquire discipline-based skills in

historical research,
methodology,
and analysis,

in addition to transferable skills such as

working as part of a team,
analysing and solving problems,
organising your time and resources,
and structuring and communicating your ideas verbally and in writing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern Hebrew
Frontiers of History
Advanced Modern Hebrew
Sources, Methods, Skills
Syriac
History of Yiddish Language, Literature and Culture
The Arab-Israeli Conflict

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History European Studies View 44 other Bachelors in European Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

Grades
ABB
Subjects
History required.
GCSEs
English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.

IB Diploma

Points
34
Subjects
A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects including History, with no higher level score below 5.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29800 GBP / year

≈ 29800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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What this course will give you

Employability

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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