BA Italian and Philosophy
About this course
BA in Italian and Philosophy, an Italian and Philosophy degree exploring language acquisition and philosophical enquiry. Core topics include Communication & Writing, Language & Translation. Students undertake an integrated year abroad during the third year. The first year covers core language acquisition alongside introductory studies through First Year Italian Language, Introduction to Italian Studies 1, and Introduction to Italian Studies 2, with optional philosophy modules such as Ancient Greek Philosophy. The second year builds proficiency through Second Year Italian Language alongside options like Italian Culture during Fascism and Applied Ethics. The third year consists of SELCS Year Abroad Term 1 and SELCS Year Abroad Term 2. The final year concludes studies with Final Year Italian Language alongside advanced options covering topics such as Futurism in Italy, Marxism, and Early Wittgenstein.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (Foreign Language Preferred) IB: 36 points (A total of 17 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 92 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
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: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 63%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 77%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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
- Ancient Greek Philosophy
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Knowledge and Reality
- Introduction to Logic 2
- Introduction to Moral Philosophy
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Philosophical Study Skills: Reading, Understanding and Essay Writing
- Second Year Italian Language
- 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
- Applied Ethics
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Mind
- Knowledge
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 1
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 2
- Final Year Italian Language
- 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
- English Academic Writing and Translation Skills
- Marxism
- Intermediate Logic
- Early Wittgenstein
- Advanced Class in the Philosophy of Mind
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Italian and Philosophy at University College London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £59,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Italian studies.
What do graduates of BA Italian and Philosophy at University College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Italian and Philosophy at University College London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Italian and Philosophy at University College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 174 UCAS points.
Does BA Italian and Philosophy at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Italian and Philosophy at University College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.