BA Norwegian and Yiddish
About this course
BA in Norwegian and Yiddish, a German and Modern Languages degree focused on Scandinavian and Yiddish language, literature and culture. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a study abroad period in the third year and concludes with an independent dissertation option. The first year establishes linguistic foundations through compulsory modules such as Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies, Yiddish Language 1, Introduction to Norwegian Language and Culture, Introduction to Nordic Studies 1, and Introduction to Nordic Studies 2. The second year builds proficiency with Yiddish Language 2 and Intermediate Norwegian Language and Culture alongside optional subjects like Yiddish Women Writers, Intermediate Swedish Language and Culture, and Intermediate Old Norse. The third year consists of study abroad options including SELCS Year Abroad Term 1 and Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 1. The final year involves advanced study through Advanced Norwegian Language and Culture and Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish, supported by optional choices such as Final Year Dissertation, Translation from the Scandinavian Languages, and Vikings and Valkyries in Contemporary Culture.
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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 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
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
- Introduction to Norwegian Language and Culture
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 1
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 2
- Yiddish Language 2
- Intermediate Norwegian Language and Culture
- Yiddish Women Writers
- Intermediate Danish Language and Culture 2
- Intermediate Swedish Language and Culture
- Intermediate Swedish Language and Culture 1
- Intermediate Norwegian Language and Culture 1
- Intermediate Icelandic Language and Culture
- Intermediate Icelandic Language and Culture 1
- Nordic Literature in Context
- Intermediate Old Norse
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 1
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 2
- Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 1
- Hebrew and Jewish Studies Study Abroad 2
- Advanced Norwegian Language and Culture
- Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish
- Final Year Dissertation
- Northern Sites and Cities: Perspectives of Urban and Cultural Geographies of the Nordic Region
- Translation from the Scandinavian Languages
- Vikings and Valkyries in Contemporary Culture
- Viking-Age Scandinavia A
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Norwegian 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 £10,000 more than the UK median for German and Scandinavian studies.
What do graduates of BA Norwegian and Yiddish at University College London do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Norwegian 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 Norwegian 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 Norwegian 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 Norwegian and Yiddish at University College London?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.