Russian with an East European Language BA at University College London (UCL)

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

University Rank:#9

University College London (UCL) offers the Bachelor of Russian with an East European Language BA as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its London and Bloomsbury campuses in United Kingdom. Taught in English and completed over 4 year(s), the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for russian with an east european language ba and related professional fields.

About Russian with an East European Language BA

Course overview

Compulsory Russian language modules form part of years one, two and four for all students. You will choose a minor language (which counts for 25% of your study time) from Bulgarian, Czech, Finnish, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Serbian/Croatian or Ukrainian.

Your third year is spent abroad, immersing yourself in the language and culture.

What this course will give you

This programme is designed both for students with little or no previous knowledge of Russian (Mode One), and for students with Russian A level or equivalent (Mode Two).

Russian at UCL offers unrivalled opportunities, with academic expertise in language, literature, film, history, politics and an exceptional range of cultural options.

You will spend your third year studying abroad.

The UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies (SSEES) is the largest national centre in the UK for the study of Central, Eastern and South-East Europe and Russia. The SSEES Library contains over 400,000 books, journals and film resources.

If you are inspired by language learning and enjoy exploring the similarities and differences between languages, this degree programme offers you the opportunity to study Russian and an east European language in a major/minor combination. You can choose from Bulgarian, Czech, Finnish, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Serbian/Croatian or Ukrainian.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Russian with an East European Language BA at University College London (UCL)

Entry Requirements

A levels IB Diploma Other qualifications

Grades: ABB
Subjects: No specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Contextual offer information

Grades: BBB more about contextual offers
Subjects: No specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Points: 34
Subjects: A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.

Contextual offer

Points: 32 more about contextual offers
Subjects: A total of 15 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.

UK applicants qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:

Equivalent qualification

Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction, 12 credits at Merit and 3 credits at Pass in the Level 3 units.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF - teaching from 2016) with Distinction, Distinction, Distinction.

D3,M1,M1 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects

ABB at Advanced Highers (or AB at Advanced Higher and BBB at Higher)

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A levels at grades ABB.

International applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 3

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.

Career Opportunities after Completing Russian with an East European Language BA

The foundation of your career

Leading figures from government and business regularly stress the need for well-qualified Russianists. Our students are capable of taking on employment in a variety of fields where use of Russian is key. A degree with Russian can lead to a career in journalism, in the Civil Service, as well as in cross-border businesses and financial organisations.

Jobs that our graduates have found include: documentary film-making in Russia, organising Russian trade exhibitions, working for international companies in Moscow, and teaching or charity work.

Employability

Graduates will be equipped with Russian language skills and an understanding of the political, economic and cultural factors involved in Russian society. These attributes are sought after by governmental and non-governmental organisations, consultancies, as well as commercial, finance and media organisations (particularly those with cross-border practices or activities).

Tuition and Fee Information for Russian with an East European Language BA at University College London (UCL)

Russian with an East European Language BA at University College London (UCL)

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London