BA Finnish and Yiddish
About this course
BA in Finnish and Yiddish, a modern languages degree focusing on the study of two distinct linguistic and cultural traditions. Core topics include Research Methods. Students undertake a four-academic-year programme that includes a year abroad. The first year covers foundational linguistic and cultural grounding through Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies, Yiddish Language 1, Literature and Memory, and Finnish Language Level 1. The second year progresses with Yiddish Language 2, Finnish Language Level 2a-Comprehension, Finnish Language Level 2b-Production, and Introduction to Finnish Society and Culture, alongside optional modules such as Yiddish Women Writers and Writing from the Other Europe. The third year involves study abroad options including Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 1, Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 2, Year Abroad Term 1, and Year Abroad Term 2. The fourth year concludes with Finnish Language Level 3a - Comprehension, Finnish Language Level 3b - Production, and Advanced Finnish Society and Culture, plus optional dissertation choices like Final Year Dissertation and Free-standing Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (Foreign language preferred.) 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 39 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 8%
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 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 81%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies
- Yiddish Language 1
- War, Trauma and Memory in East European Cinema
- Literature and Memory
- Finnish Language Level 1
- Yiddish Language 2
- Finnish Language Level 2a-Comprehension
- Finnish Language Level 2b-Production
- Introduction to Finnish Society and Culture
- Yiddish Women Writers
- Writing from the Other Europe
- Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 1
- Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 2
- Year Abroad Term 1
- Year Abroad Term 2
- Finnish Language Level 3a - Comprehension
- Finnish Language Level 3b - Production
- Advanced Finnish Society and Culture
- Final Year Dissertation
- Free-standing Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Finnish and Yiddish 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 £9,500 more than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Finnish and Yiddish at University College London do next?
77% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Finnish and Yiddish at University College London?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Finnish and Yiddish at University College London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Does BA Finnish and Yiddish at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Finnish and Yiddish at University College London?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.