Hungarian and Yiddish BA (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Hungarian and Yiddish BA (Hons) and other courses in Others in Language and Area Studies at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Language and Area Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Others in Language and Area Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Others in Language and Area Studies 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 | £26500 | £28500 | £33000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £32000 | £25000 - £34000 | £24500 - £42000 |
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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 | £26063 | £25344 | £29396 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30158 | £18791 - £32596 | £21874 - £39812 |
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Course Description
The four-year BA Hungarian 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.
The most fascinating feature of Hungarian is that while it is so different to the languages around it, it still bears many intriguing signs of Europeanness - both linguistically and culturally. Studying Hungarian at SSEES (UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies) provides an excellent opportunity to gain excellent language skills and a profound knowledge of culture, history, society and literature 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.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Hungarian and Yiddish BA (Hons) at University College London
| 25% | Media Professionals |
| 15% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Legal professionals |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Others in Language and Area Studies
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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
Costs
Tuition Fees Hungarian and Yiddish 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 | £26200 | year 1 |
| International | £26200 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2023/24 entrants for each year of study on the programme.
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.
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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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Student composition of University College London
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Total number of students enrolled at University College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22890
- postgraduates:
- 19245
- Total:
- 42135
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Hungarian Studies”: 2830 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Hungarian and Yiddish BA (Hons) University College London
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £26500 15 months after graduation, £28500 3 years after graduation and £33000 after graduation.
- Media Professionals (25%), Natural and social science professionals (15%), Finance Professionals (10%), Finance Professionals (5%)
- 50 graduates rated the course 36. This means that 36% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Hungarian and Yiddish BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University College London.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 172 which is higher than 66.46% of all Hungarian Studies courses in the UK.