BA Danish and Dutch
About this course
BA in Danish and Dutch, a German degree focusing on European languages and cultural studies. The course includes a mandatory year abroad spent abroad to provide immersion in the societies associated with both languages. The first year establishes linguistic and cultural foundations through An Introduction to Dutch Language and Culture, Introduction to Dutch Studies 1, Introduction to Dutch Studies 2, and Introduction to Danish Language and Culture. The second year builds proficiency with Intermediate Dutch Language and Culture and Intermediate Danish Language and Culture, while offering optional modules such as Born out of Rebellion: The Netherlands from the Dutch Revolt to the Eve of World War I and Multiculturalism and Identity. The third year consists of SELCS Year Abroad Term 1 and SELCS Year Abroad Term 2. The fourth year concludes the degree with Advanced Dutch Language and Culture, Advanced Danish Language and Culture, and Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish, alongside optional modules including Low Countries Cinema and Vikings and Valkyries in Contemporary Culture.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (Previous study of a foreign language is preferred (not necessarily one of the named languages) but not required. Applicants may study two languages at beginner level and may seek advice from the departments concerned if needed.) IB: 34 points (A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. Foreign language preferred.)
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 67%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- An Introduction to Dutch Language and Culture
- Introduction to Dutch Studies 1
- Introduction to Dutch Studies 2
- Introduction to Danish Language and Culture
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 1
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 2
- Intermediate Dutch Language and Culture
- Intermediate Danish Language and Culture
- Born out of Rebellion: The Netherlands from the Dutch Revolt to the Eve of World War I
- Modern Dutch Literary Texts
- Multiculturalism and Identity
- Intermediate Danish Language and Culture 2
- Intermediate Swedish Language and Culture
- Intermediate Swedish Language and Culture 1
- Intermediate Norwegian Language and Culture
- Intermediate Norwegian Language and Culture 1
- Intermediate Icelandic Language and Culture
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 1
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 2
- Advanced Dutch Language and Culture
- Advanced Danish Language and Culture
- Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish
- At the Crossroads of Europe: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg in the 20th and 21st Centuries
- The Contemporary in Dutch Literature
- Project in Dutch
- Advanced Translation
- Low Countries Cinema
- Northern Sites and Cities: Perspectives of Urban and Cultural Geographies of the Nordic Region
- Translation from the Scandinavian Languages
- Vikings and Valkyries in Contemporary Culture
- Viking-Age Scandinavia A
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Danish and Dutch at University College London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £57,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for German and Scandinavian studies.
What do graduates of BA Danish and Dutch at University College London do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Danish and Dutch at University College London?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Danish and Dutch at University College London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Does BA Danish and Dutch at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Danish and Dutch at University College London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.