Overview

The Hebrew and Jewish Studies programme at University College London (UCL) prepares students for careers in academia and in the private and public sectors. UCL offers excellent networking opportunities for research students.

This programme is designed for applicants with a research interest in one of the disciplines constituting Jewish Studies, and resonating with the research interests of a member of academic staff in the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies.

The programme is suitable for graduates in the Humanities or Social Sciences, with demonstrated language skills appropriate for the proposed field of inquiry.

The foundation of your career

Our graduates find a wide range of career paths open to them and consequently can be found in most industries in the UK and overseas.

Employability

In recent years, several students who have graduated from our research programmes have embarked on careers in academia. Others have taken jobs in journalism, with non-governmental organisations, international think tanks in Brussels and London, and in the diplomatic service.

Programme Structure

Research areas

Eastern European Jewish history and culture

Grammar of 19th-century Hasidic and Maskilic Hebrew

Modern Yiddish literature

History of science and technology

Gender in Jewish history

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Research degrees may start at any time of the year, but typically start in September.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

96

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Middle Eastern studies View 11 other PhDs in Middle Eastern studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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96

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Other requirements

General requirements

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, and a demonstrated knowledge of Hebrew or Yiddish, or another language appropriate to the research proposal.

Tuition Fee

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International

26200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26200 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5860 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5860 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time:

UK: £2,930
International: £13,100

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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