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University degree

French and Ukrainian

University College London · London
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

French and Ukrainian is a language combination with both intellectual richness and striking contemporary relevance. French is one of the world's major languages, spoken on every inhabited continent and used in international diplomacy, commerce, science, and culture. It opens access to one of the great literary and intellectual traditions in European history, as well as to the diverse cultures of Francophone Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond.

Ukrainian is a Slavic language with a distinct and important literary tradition, and given Ukraine's position at the centre of European politics and international attention, the ability to engage with Ukrainian language and culture carries a significance that extends well beyond linguistics.

University College London's four-year BA in French and Ukrainian is a joint honours programme that divides equally between the two languages. As the course itself describes, you will take modules not only in language, covering speaking, listening, reading, writing, and translation, but also in cultural topics including literature, history, film, linguistics, and politics, with a wide variety of modules allowing you to tailor the degree to your interests. The third year is spent abroad, split between two countries where your languages are spoken, giving you deep immersion in both French-speaking and Ukrainian-speaking cultural environments.

The typical entry tariff is 152 points.

Graduates with this combination work in diplomacy, international organisations, journalism, translation and interpreting, the civil service, international business, cultural organisations, education, and NGOs with interests in Europe and international affairs. UCL's reputation and the combination's rare specificity make graduates genuinely distinctive in the jobs market, particularly for roles involving Ukraine, Eastern Europe, or Francophone regions. Postgraduate study in languages, European studies, translation, or area studies is a natural next step.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts5%
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts5%
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts15%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts10%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts5%
240+ pts5%
How they qualified
84% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels84%
the IB5%
another degree5%
other higher education3%
an Access course1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
93%
Continue past first year
87%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£31,000
3 years on
£42,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Sales occupations10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled20%
Administrative occupations5%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled15%
Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsHighly skilled15%
Secretarial and related occupations5%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled5%
Natural and social science professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
87%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching91%
Assessment & feedback81%
Academic support64%
Well organised78%
Learning resources90%
Student community93%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Highly recommend
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — local cost of living is manageable
Postgraduate · Part-time
★★★★★
Would do it again
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the cit
Third year · Full-time
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