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Czech and Yiddish BA (Hons)

UCL (University College London)

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UCL (University College London)
UCAS CODE: R7CY

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    26-SEP-22

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The four-year BA Czech and Yiddish is a joint honours programme split equally between your two languages. You will take modules not only in language (speaking, listening, reading, writing and translation) but also in cultural topics including literature, history, film, linguistics, politics and other relevant field designed to complement your language learning. With a wide variety of modules on offer, you will be able to tailor your modern languages degree to your areas of interest.You will spend a Year Abroad in the third year, split between two countries where your languages are spoken. Czech is a Slavonic language, largely mutually comprehensible with Slovak and spoken by approximately 11 million native speakers. Studying Czech at SSEES (UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies) provides an excellent opportunity to gain excellent language skills, in small class sizes and a profound knowledge of Czech literature, history and culture that will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in Europe.The UCL Hebrew & Jewish Studies department is the only department of its kind in the UK, and is highly regarded worldwide. As part of your degree you can study both ancient and modern languages, including Biblical, Rabbinic and Modern Hebrew. During your time in the department you will have access to a remarkable collection of Hebrew, Yiddish and Judaica books in the UCL Library, as well as to the SOAS Library and the special collections in the British Library, Wiener Library and the National Archives.UCL Is ranked 3rd in the UK for Modern Languages in the 2018 QS World Rankings and offers outstanding opportunities to language students and graduates.

Application deadline

15 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 23,300per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB

ABB to include Czech or Yiddish. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

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University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Russian & East European Languages

    5th out of 17 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 226
    172 91%

    5th

    2

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    11th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.97 80%

    7th

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