BA Hebrew and Jewish Studies
About this course
BA in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, a Hebrew and Jewish Studies and Modern Languages degree focusing on the history, literature, and languages of Jewish culture. Core topics include Research Methods. Students can also opt for a study abroad year at an overseas institution with relevant subject offerings. The first year introduces the discipline through compulsory study of Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies alongside optional choices such as Biblical Hebrew Language 1, Modern Hebrew Language 1, and Survey of Jewish History 1: The Ancient and Medieval Near East. The second year continues with further language and historical options including Biblical Hebrew Language 1, Modern Hebrew Language 1, and Introduction to Biblical and Rabbinic Literature. The final year centers on the compulsory Final Year Dissertation, complemented by advanced optional modules such as Modern Hebrew Language 2, Introduction to Rabbinic Hebrew, and Ancient Jewish Magic.
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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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- A degree: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies
- Biblical Hebrew Language 1
- Biblical Hebrew Language 1 A
- Modern Hebrew Language 1
- Modern Hebrew Language 1A
- 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
- Biblical Hebrew Language 1
- Modern 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
- Jewish Philosophy
- Final Year Dissertation
- Biblical Hebrew Language 2
- Introduction to Rabbinic Hebrew
- Moses Maimonides in Jewish Thought and History
- Moses Maimonides in Jewish Thought and History A
- Modern Hebrew Language 2
- Modern Hebrew Language 3 A
- Modern Hebrew Language 4
- Biblical Aramaic Language A
- Biblical Aramaic Language
- Ancient Jewish Magic
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Hebrew and Jewish Studies 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 £12,000 more than the UK median for African and modern Middle Eastern studies.
What do graduates of BA Hebrew and Jewish Studies 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 Hebrew and Jewish Studies 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 Hebrew and Jewish Studies 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.
How many students continue on BA Hebrew and Jewish Studies at University College London?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.