BA German and Hebrew
About this course
BA in German and Hebrew, a German and Hebrew and Jewish Studies degree focusing on foreign languages, cultural history, and textual analysis. Core topics include Research Methods. Students spend the third year studying abroad to experience the societies and cultures of both language regions. The first year covers language foundations through Introduction to German Studies 1, Introduction to German Studies 2, Modern Hebrew Language 1, and Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies, with optional modules spanning Biblical Hebrew and Jewish history. The second year continues linguistic training with Modern Hebrew Language 2 alongside optional modules covering German history, literature, and cinema. The third year consists of an integrated study abroad period. The final year centres on advanced language proficiency through compulsory modules such as Discussion and Essay in German and Modern Hebrew Language 4, supported by optional modules examining German political thought, Austrian literature, and the Holocaust, plus an optional Final Year 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 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 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
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 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to German Studies 1
- Introduction to German Studies 2
- Modern Hebrew Language 1
- Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies
- Modern German Language and Culture
- German for Beginners 1
- Biblical Hebrew Language 1
- Religion, State and Society in Modern European History
- Survey of Jewish History 1: The Ancient and Medieval Near East
- Medieval and Early Modern Jewish History (1000 - 1800 CE)
- Modern Jewish History (Antisemitism, Migration, and Identity)
- Introduction to Judaism
- Introduction to Israeli Culture, Society and Politics
- Introduction to Biblical and Rabbinic Literature
- Modern Hebrew Language 2
- German Translation
- Aspects of Twentieth Century German History
- Love-Violence-Laughter: Medieval and Early Modern Literature and Culture
- Debating Enlightenment: Literature and Culture 1740-1870
- The Challenge of Modernity: Literature and Culture 1870-Present
- Metropolen
- The New German Cinema
- German for Beginners 2
- Biblical Hebrew Language 1
- Biblical Hebrew Language 2
- Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 2
- Discussion and Essay in German
- Modern Hebrew Language 4
- German Political and Social Thought
- History and Representation: The Holocaust as a Case Study
- Austrian Literature 1890 - 1938: from Empire to Republic
- Language, Power and Ideology
- Surveillance
- Weimar and Nazi Film
- Advanced German Translation
- War and Violence in Twentieth Century Germany
- The Writing of WG Sebald
- Final Year Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA German and Hebrew 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 German and Hebrew 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 German and Hebrew 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 German and Hebrew 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 German and Hebrew at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA German and Hebrew at University College London?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.