Finnish and Polish
BA (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
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Salary
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| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25500 | £25000 | £31000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £30000 | £22000 - £36000 | £22500 - £36500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of others in language and area studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24521 | £24027 | £28233 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21042 - £28169 | £18667 - £30646 | £21578 - £37856 |
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Course Description
The four-year BA Finnish and Polish 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. The Finnish language is a member of the Uralic language family, which also includes Estonian and Hungarian. Studying Finnish at SSEES (UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies) provides an excellent opportunity to gain excellent language skills and a profound knowledge of Finnish culture, history, society and literature that will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in Europe. Data from the 2011 census reveals that over half a million people in England and Wales speak Polish. This makes Polish England's second language! Poland, with nearly 39 million citizens, is an increasingly important actor on the world economic and political stage. Studying Polish at SSEES (UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies) offers the opportunity to gain excellent language skills and a profound knowledge of Polish 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.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Finnish and Polish, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Finnish and Polish BA (Hons) at University College London
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Nursing Professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
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Qualification requirements
No specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects. 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.
ABB at Advanced Highers (AB at Advanced Higher and BBB at Higher)
A score of 16 points in three higher level subjects, 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.
D3,M1,M1 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects
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 study Finnish and Polish, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Finnish and Polish 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)
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Student composition of University College London
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 21430
- postgraduates:
- 19765
- Total:
- 41195
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