Danish and Serbian/Croatian BA (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The four-year BA Danish and Serbian/Croatian is a joint honours programme split equally between your chosen 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. As well as learning Danish language (reading, writing, listening, speaking and translation) you will also take modules in linguistics and from a range of cultural options from the Scandinavian Studies Department. As the oldest Department of Scandinavian Studies in the UK, we offer a wide range of modules related to the Nordic world, from Scandinavian crime fiction to Viking poetry, from film and media studies to Nordic politics.
Serbian/Croatian is written in two alphabets: Latin and Cyrillic. Both alphabets have 30 letters, each corresponding to a particular sound, which makes reading and writing Serbian/Croatian easy. Serbian/Croatian at SSEES (UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies) is taught with small class sizes, which offers the opportunity to gain excellent language skills and a profound knowledge of Serbian/Croatian literature, history and culture that will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in Europe.
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.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 40 graduates of Danish and Serbian/Croatian BA (Hons) at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Danish Language.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Danish Language courses of University College London
Salary
Salary of Graduates of Danish and Serbian/Croatian BA (Hons) at University College London
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Danish and Serbian/Croatian BA (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £26500 | £33000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £32000 | £22500 - £34500 | £25000 - £45000 |
All Danish Language courses of University College London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Danish Language
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23203 | £24413 | £27852 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27305 | £18458 - £31969 | £21076 - £38447 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Danish and Serbian/Croatian, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Danish and Serbian/Croatian BA (Hons) at University College London
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Legal professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
ABB to include a foreign language. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme
Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction, 12 credits at Merit and 3 credits at Pass, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.
ABB at Advanced Highers to include a foreign language (AB at Advanced Higher and BBB at Higher)
A score of 16 points in three higher level subjects to include a foreign language, with no score lower than 5. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme
Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades ABB, to include a foreign language
D3,M1,M1 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects to include a foreign language
English Language at grade B or 6, plus Mathematics at grade C or 5.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- UPSCE
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Danish and Serbian/Croatian, BA (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Danish and Serbian/Croatian BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £23300 | year 1 |
| International | £23300 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University College London in related subject specific rankings.
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About University College London
University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.
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