Overview

The Jewish Studies programme from University College London (UCL) prepares students for further research, personal engagement, and interdisciplinary study.

All students are introduced to the disciplines, theories, methods, and practice of learning and research in Jewish Studies, and those without prior knowledge of Hebrew learn the language at elementary level. An extensive range of optional modules are available in Jewish history, literature, languages, and Jewish thought, from antiquity to the modern world.

Careers

Some recent graduates of the programme have gone on to PhD studies, while others have pursued a wide range of professional careers, including education at all levels, NGO activity, electronic and print media, the clergy (Jewish and non-Jewish), diplomacy, film-making, and much more.

Employability

This programme provides an outstanding foundation for those hoping to undertake PhD research and pursue an academic career, but it is also popular with students wishing to go into journalism, the civil service, law, business, museum and heritage, charities, and the education sector.

Small-group seminars and tutorials help students to acquire strong presentation and communication skills for their future career.

The analytical and research skills gained by taking this programme are highly valued by employers from a range of industries. Many additional activities are available, both within the department and the wider UCL community, to help students focus on employability skills whilst they are here. Both the department and UCL Careers offer advice and support to our MA students who are looking towards the next step in their career development.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Jewish Studies MA Core Course

Biblical Hebrew or Modern Hebrew (for students without prior knowledge of Hebrew)

Ancient Jewish Magic; Ancient Hebrew Inscriptions; Judaism and the Origins of Christianity

European Jewry and the Holocaust; History of the Jews in Poland; Jews and the Metropolis

Hebrew (biblicial, rabbinic, modern)

Moses Maimonides in Jewish Thought and History; Hasidism and Modernity

Muslim-Jewish relations

The Arab-Israeli Conflict; Israel and the Occupied Territories; Anglo-Israeli Relations

Yiddish; Aramaic; Ugaritic; Syriac; Judeo-Spanish

Yiddish Memoirs; Yiddish Literature; Special Topics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in an arts or social science subject from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Only basic knowledge of Hebrew (beginners level) is required.
Hebrew language skills will be assessed in a short placement test during induction week. Students without prior knowledge will be obliged to take one module in Hebrew.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time: UK: £8,000 Overseas: £16,500

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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