BA Italian and Yiddish
About this course
BA in Italian and Yiddish, a modern languages degree focusing on the linguistic and cultural study of both traditions. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a compulsory year abroad. Year 1 introduces the fundamentals through Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies, Yiddish Language 1, First Year Italian Language, Introduction to Italian Studies 1, and Introduction to Italian Studies 2. Year 2 builds proficiency via Yiddish Language 2 and Second Year Italian Language, alongside optional modules such as Yiddish Women Writers, Italian Culture during Fascism, Issues in Italian Syntax, Italian Literature 1860-1925, Writing Women in Renaissance Italy, Dante and Petrarch, and Italians Abroad: A History of Italian Migration 1790-Today. Year 3 involves study abroad terms through SELCS Year Abroad Term 1, SELCS Year Abroad Term 2, Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 1, and Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 2. Year 4 concludes the programme with Final Year Italian Language and options including a Dissertation, Final Year Dissertation, Futurism in Italy, Nation, Culture and Society in Italy, 1860-1914, Dante: Divina Commedia, Identity and Performance in Renaissance Italy, and Words and Images: Italian Film Adaptations.
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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
- Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies
- Yiddish Language 1
- First Year Italian Language
- Introduction to Italian Studies 1
- Introduction to Italian Studies 2
- Yiddish Language 2
- Second Year Italian Language
- Yiddish Women Writers
- 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
- Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 1
- Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 2
- Final Year Italian Language
- Dissertation
- Final Year Dissertation
- 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 Italian 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 £9,500 more than the UK median for Italian studies.
What do graduates of BA Italian 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 Italian 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 Italian 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 Italian 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 Italian and Yiddish at University College London?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.