BA History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies
About this course
BA in History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies, a history and Hebrew and Jewish studies degree focused on historical and cultural analysis. Core topics include Research Methods. This three-year undergraduate programme is delivered through an independent department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies and Frontiers of History, alongside optional choices like Medieval and Early Modern Jewish History (1000 - 1800 CE) and Modern Jewish History (Antisemitism, Migration, and Identity). Year 2 offers further flexibility through optional study in areas like Modern Hebrew Language 1 and Religion, State and Society in Modern European History. Year 3 allows students to complete a Final Year Dissertation alongside advanced options including Biblical Hebrew Language 2 and Modern Approaches to the Talmud.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (History required.) IB: 34 points (A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects including History, with no higher level score below 5.)
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What students say
Based on about 207 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 290 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 125 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 2%
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: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 67%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 335 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 60%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 360 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 9%
- A degree: 2%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies
- Frontiers of History
- Biblical Hebrew Language 1
- Modern Hebrew Language 1
- Religion, State and Society in Modern European History
- 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
- Yiddish Language 1
- 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
- Survey of Jewish History 1: The Ancient and Medieval Near East
- Biblical Hebrew Language 2
- 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
- Modern Approaches to the Talmud
- Yiddish Language 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies at University College London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £53,500. The £39,000 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for African and modern Middle Eastern studies.
What do graduates of BA History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies at University College London do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies at University College London?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA History (Central and East European) 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 162 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies at University College London?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.