BA Swedish and Yiddish
About this course
BA in Swedish and Yiddish, a German and Modern Languages degree focused on Scandinavian and Jewish studies. Core topics include Research Methods. Students spend a year abroad during the programme and complete a final-year project. The first year introduces the foundations through Introduction to Swedish Language and Culture, Yiddish Language 1, and Introduction to Nordic Studies 1. The second year progresses with Intermediate Swedish Language and Culture and Yiddish Language 2, alongside optional choices such as Yiddish Women Writers and Intermediate Old Norse. The third year consists of study abroad terms. The final year involves Advanced Swedish Language and Culture and Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish, with further options including Translation from the Scandinavian Languages and Vikings and Valkyries in Contemporary Culture.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (Previous study of a foreign language is preferred (not necessarily one of the named languages) but not required. Applicants may study two languages at beginner level and may seek advice from the departments concerned if needed.) 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 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
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 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 9%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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 Swedish Language and Culture
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 1
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 2
- Yiddish Language 2
- Intermediate Swedish Language and Culture
- Yiddish Women Writers
- Intermediate Danish Language and Culture 2
- Intermediate Swedish Language and Culture 1
- Intermediate Norwegian Language and Culture
- 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 Swedish 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 Swedish and Yiddish at University College London earn?
The median salary is £31,000 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 Swedish and Yiddish at University College London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Swedish and Yiddish at University College London?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Swedish 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 Swedish 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 Swedish and Yiddish at University College London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.