Program Overview

Introduction to the Italian and Serbian/Croatian BA Program

The Italian and Serbian/Croatian BA program at University College London (UCL) offers students the opportunity to achieve near-native proficiency in Italian and Serbian/Croatian, while exploring the literature, culture, and society of the countries where these languages are spoken.

Program Overview

The program is taught across two departments: the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) and the School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS). Students will take language modules in Italian and Serbian/Croatian, as well as cultural modules related to these languages. The program offers a wide range of modules, including literature, film, linguistics, and history, allowing students to develop in-depth, comparative, and intercultural approaches to the humanities.

Study Mode and Duration

The program is offered on a full-time basis and typically lasts for four academic years.

Tuition Fees

• UK students: ｣9,790 (2026/27)
• International students: ｣32,000 (2026/27)

Entry Requirements

A Levels

• Grades: ABB
• Subjects: A level or equivalent in a foreign language required (not necessarily one of the named languages)

IB Diploma

• Points: 34
• Subjects: A total of 16 in three higher level subjects to include a foreign language, with no higher level score below 5

GCSEs

• English Language: grade B or 6
• Mathematics: grade C or 4

Contextual Offer Information

A Levels

• Grades: BBB
• Subjects: A level or equivalent in a foreign language required (not necessarily one of the named languages)

IB Diploma

• Points: 32
• Subjects: A total of 15 in three higher level subjects to include a foreign language with no higher level score below 5

Year Abroad

The third year of the program is spent abroad, split between two countries where the chosen languages are spoken. This provides students with the opportunity to finesse their language skills and gain valuable experience.

Teaching and Learning

Modules are assessed through a mixture of written and oral examinations, essays, and other forms of coursework. Students will also have the opportunity to undertake a self-initiated project in their final year.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program have gone on to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including teaching, accountancy, publishing, and international business.

Fees and Funding

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships, and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or certain scholarships.

Application and Selection

Application for admission should be made through UCAS. The admissions process aims to assess linguistic abilities and attainments, as well as cultural awareness and intellectual potential. Interviews may be conducted by telephone to establish a level of language ability.