Jewish Studies MA
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
About this programme
Gain expertise, develop your knowledge of Hebrew and prepare for a future career in research or across multiple industries through this degree. Taught from the only Hebrew and Jewish Studies department in the UK, the Jewish Studies MA at UCL enables you to choose from a selection of modules that cover all areas, periods and aspects of Jewish studies. You’ll graduate with
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £35,400 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
One year’s university-level study or equivalent of either Hebrew (Modern or Biblical) or Yiddish is required. Incoming MA students’ language skills will be assessed in a short placement test during induction week. Students without prior Hebrew or Yiddish language knowledge will be obliged to take one 30-credit module in Hebrew (Modern or Biblical) or Yiddish as part of the MA programme.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- UCL Global Excellence ScholarshipsPartial funding · Deadline March-April each year
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds