BA Hebrew and Yiddish
About this course
BA in Hebrew and Yiddish, a Hebrew and Jewish Studies and Modern Languages degree focused on language acquisition and cultural history. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a year spent abroad to immerse students in relevant cultures and societies. The first year establishes language fundamentals through Modern Hebrew Language 1, Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies, and Yiddish Language 1, alongside optional study in Introduction to Judaism. The second year continues linguistic progression with Modern Hebrew Language 2 and Yiddish Language 2, while offering optional modules such as History of Yiddish Language, Literature and Culture. The third year consists of study abroad options labelled Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 1 and Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 2. The fourth year offers advanced choices including Yiddish Language 3, History of Yiddish Language, Literature and Culture, 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 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
- Modern Hebrew Language 1
- Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies
- Yiddish Language 1
- Introduction to Judaism
- Modern Hebrew Language 2
- Yiddish Language 2
- History of Yiddish Language, Literature and Culture
- Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 1
- Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 2
- Final Year Dissertation
- History of Yiddish Language, Literature and Culture
- Yiddish Language 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Hebrew 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 £12,000 more than the UK median for African and modern Middle Eastern studies.
What do graduates of BA Hebrew 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 Hebrew 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 Hebrew 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 Hebrew 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 Hebrew and Yiddish at University College London?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.