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Hebrew and Jewish Studies at UCL offers classes in languages (Hebrew, Yiddish and languages of the ancient Near East) and in Jewish and Israeli history, literature and politics, taught by staff who are world-class experts in their respective areas of Jewish studies.
Key Information
- Availability
- Year, Fall Term, Spring Term
- English language level
- Level 2 - see English language requirements for more details.
- Tuition fees
- Band 1 - see Tuition fees for more information
- GPA requirement
- 3.3
- Faculty
- Arts & Humanities
- Department website
- Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Why study Hebrew and Jewish Studies at UCL?
We are the only university department in the UK dedicated to the field of Hebrew and Jewish studies and its comprehensive, integrated study. You will have access to the major collection of Hebrew, Yiddish and Judaica works held by UCL Library and will be close to several world-leading museums and libraries.
What you will gain from study at UCL
Our wide range of modules will allow you to gain a broad understanding and develop new perspectives in areas such as the history of Israel, linguistics, literature, Holocaust, anti-Semitism and Hasidism. You will benefit from world-class teaching across the breadth of disciplines within Jewish studies, including many Jewish and Semitic languages from antiquity to today, from beginner’s level to advanced.
Teaching and assessment
Most modules take the form of lectures and are assessed by both coursework and written examination. Single term students will be assessed by coursework alone. Many of our modules are open to all students.
Modules in Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Please note that this guide lists a range of popular modules offered as a representative sample. It is not exhaustive and, since the guide is published ahead of time, module options may have changed, been deleted or replaced. If you have very specific study needs or require confirmation of module availability for 2023/24, you are strongly advised to get in touch with the relevant Affiliate contact, listed on this subject page, before making an application.
Core modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | UCL credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBR0103 | Introduction to the Talmud | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
Language modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | UCL credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBR0002 | Introduction to Biblical Hebrew | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0003 | Introduction to Biblical Hebrew | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0004 | Modern Hebrew for Beginners | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0005 | Modern Hebrew for Beginners | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0018 | Intermediate Biblical Hebrew | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0019 | Intermediate Biblical Hebrew | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0023 | Modern Hebrew (Lower Intermediate) | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0024 | Modern Hebrew (Lower Intermediate) | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0025 | Modern Hebrew (Higher Intermediate) | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0026 | Modern Hebrew (Higher Intermediate) | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0041 | Elementary Yiddish | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0042 | Elementary Yiddish | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0043 | Intermediate Yiddish | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0044 | Intermediate Yiddish | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0048 | Introduction to Ugaritic | Year | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0049 | Introduction to Ugaritic | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0083 | Introductory Akkadian | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0095 | Introductory Sumerian | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0110 | Jewish Literary Aramaic | Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
Literature modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | UCL credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBR0112 | Yiddish Women Writers | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
Politics modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | UCL credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBR0058 | The Arab-Israeli Conflict | Fall Term, Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0073 | The Arab-Israeli Conflict | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0102 | Israel and Palestine | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HIST0789 | Jewish-Muslim Relations in the Middle East | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
Advanced seminar modules for non-History affiliates only
| Module code | Title | Availability | UCL credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST0880 | Better Worlds? Jewish Migration and Settlement in Britain and North America | Fall Term, Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
Languages and culture modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | UCL credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBR0013 | Introduction to Modern Jewish History (1800-present) | Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0071 | Hasidism and Modernity | Fall Term, Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0074 | Yiddish Culture | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0111 | Nazi Gold and Looted Art in WWII and Beyond | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
| HIST0860 | Better Worlds? Jewish Migration and Settlement in Britain and North America | Year | 30 (FHEQ) |
History and culture modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | UCL credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBR0006 | Religion, State and Society | Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0014 | Introduction to the Study of Judaism | Fall Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0057 | History of the Jews in Poland A | Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
| HEBR0070 | Hasidism and Modernity | Year, Fall Term, Spring Term | 15/30 (FHEQ) |
Advanced seminar modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | UCL credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST0842 | The Holocaust: New Historical Approaches | Fall Term, Spring Term | 15 (FHEQ) |
Contact details
- Name
- Professor Michael Berkowitz
- m.berkowitz@ucl.ac.uk
- Telephone
- +44 (0) 20 7679 2814