BA Hungarian and Italian
About this course
BA in Hungarian and Italian, a degree centred on the study of Hungarian and Italian languages, literature, history and culture. The course includes a compulsory year abroad. The first year covers foundational language acquisition and cultural contexts through First Year Italian Language, Introduction to Italian Studies 1, War, Trauma and Memory in East European Cinema, and Ukrainian Language Level 1. The second year progresses to advanced grammar and regional studies with Second Year Italian Language, Writing from the Other Europe, Hungarian Language Level 2a-Comprehension, and Introduction to Hungarian Literature and Culture. Optional modules in the second and final years allow students to explore topics such as Italian literature, syntax, film, and Renaissance history. The final year consolidates linguistic fluency and academic study through Final Year Italian Language, Hungarian Language Level 3b - Production, Hungarian Literature 3, and Hungarian Language Level 3a - Comprehension.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (Previous study of a foreign language is preferred (not necessarily one of the named languages) but not required. Applicants may study two languages at beginner level and may seek advice from the departments concerned if needed.) 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
- First Year Italian Language
- Introduction to Italian Studies 1
- Introduction to Italian Studies 2
- War, Trauma and Memory in East European Cinema
- Literature and Memory
- Ukrainian Language Level 1
- Canons and Creativity: Period, Context, Text
- Second Year Italian Language
- Writing from the Other Europe
- Hungarian Language Level 2a-Comprehension
- Hungarian Language Level 2b-Production
- Introduction to Hungarian Literature and Culture
- Italian Culture during Fascism
- Issues in Italian Syntax
- Italian Literature 1860-1925
- Writing Women in Renaissance Italy
- Dante and Petrarch
- Italians Abroad: A History of Italian Migration 1790-Today
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 1
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 2
- Year Abroad Term 1
- Year Abroad Term 2
- Final Year Italian Language
- Hungarian Language Level 3b - Production
- Hungarian Literature 3
- Hungarian Language Level 3a - Comprehension
- Futurism in Italy
- Nation, Culture and Society in Italy, 1860-1914
- Dante: Divina Commedia
- Identity and Performance in Renaissance Italy
- Words and Images: Italian Film Adaptations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Hungarian and Italian 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 £9,500 more than the UK median for Italian studies.
What do graduates of BA Hungarian and Italian 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 Hungarian and Italian 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 Hungarian and Italian 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 Hungarian and Italian at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Hungarian and Italian at University College London?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.