BA Hebrew and Russian
About this course
BA in Hebrew and Russian is a degree program spanning Russian Studies and Hebrew and Jewish Studies. Core topics include Research Methods. Students spend a year abroad to immerse themselves in the cultures and societies of both language regions, supported by specialist library resources. The first year introduces foundational linguistic and cultural concepts through compulsory modules such as Modern Hebrew Language 1, Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies, Introduction to Russian Studies I, and Introduction to Russian Studies II. The second year continues language acquisition with Modern Hebrew Language 2 alongside optional choices covering history and minority languages. The third year consists of study abroad periods designated as Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 1 and Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 2. The fourth year concludes the degree with advanced compulsory study including Modern Hebrew Language 4, Comprehension of Russian (Year 4), and Use of Russian (Year 4), complemented by optional modules and a 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 72 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 71%
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 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- 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: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
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
- Modern Hebrew Language 1
- Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies
- Introduction to Russian Studies I
- Introduction to Russian Studies II
- 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
- Jewish Philosophy
- Comprehension of Russian (Year 1A)
- Modern Hebrew Language 2
- Biblical Hebrew Language 2
- Introduction to Rabbinic Hebrew
- Yiddish Language 1
- Jewish-Muslim Relations in the Middle East
- The Holocaust: New Historical Approaches
- Minority Languages of Russia: Cultural, Linguistic Diversity and Endangerment
- Old Church Slavonic and Comparative Slavonic Grammar as a Language Learning Strategy
- Comprehension of Russian (Year 2A)
- Use of Russian (Year 2A)
- Comprehension of Russian (Year 2)
- Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 1
- Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 2
- Modern Hebrew Language 4
- Comprehension of Russian (Year 4)
- Use of Russian (Year 4)
- Final Year Dissertation
- Yiddish Language 2
- History of Yiddish Language, Literature and Culture
- European Jewry and the Holocaust
- History of the Jews in Poland
- Metropolitan Life: Jews and the City
- Judaism and the Origins of Christianity
- Anglo-Israeli Relations
- Jewish-Muslim Relations in Historical Perspective
- US-Israeli Relations from 1948 to the Present Day
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Hebrew and Russian 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 £6,000 more than the UK median for Slavic studies.
What do graduates of BA Hebrew and Russian at University College London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Hebrew and Russian at University College London?
85% 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 Russian at University College London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
Does BA Hebrew and Russian at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Hebrew and Russian at University College London?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.