Program Overview

Ukrainian and East European Studies BA

The School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) offers a versatile degree in Ukrainian and East European Studies. This program allows students to gain near-native language skills and develop an intercultural understanding of the humanities.

Program Overview

The Ukrainian and East European Studies BA is a four-year full-time program that provides students with excellent language skills, experience of a year abroad, and profound knowledge of Ukrainian literature, history, and culture. This prepares students for a wide variety of careers.

Study Mode and Duration

• Study mode: Full-time
• Duration: 4 academic years

Tuition Fees

• UK tuition fees (2026/27): ｣9,790
• Overseas tuition fees (2026/27): ｣32,000

Program Starts and Application Deadline

• Program starts: September 2026
• Application deadline: 14 Jan 2026
• UCAS course code: R788

Entry Requirements

A Levels

• Grades: ABB
• Subjects: No specific subjects, but at least two A-level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A-level subjects.
• GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Contextual Offer

• Grades: BBB
• Subjects: No specific subjects, but at least two A-level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A-level subjects.
• GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Points: 34
• Subjects: A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.

Contextual Offer for International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Points: 32
• Subjects: A total of 15 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.

UK Applicants Qualifications

Other UK qualifications accepted by UCL include:

• Access to HE Diploma
• BTEC National Diploma
• Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects
• Scottish Advanced Highers
• T Levels
• UAL Extended Diploma

Course Overview

The degree trains students to the highest level of proficiency in speaking, writing, and understanding Ukrainian, whether they begin with no prior knowledge or already have some command of the language. Compulsory language modules are tailored to students' existing knowledge, and they also take compulsory modules on literature and culture.

Year Abroad

The third year is spent abroad, studying at a partner university in the region. This brings the language and culture to life and strengthens resourcefulness and self-reliance.

Teaching and Learning

• Language classes focus on developing active skills through various methods and media.
• Teaching includes lectures, seminars, web-based study, and group work.
• Typical contact hours vary between 8-12 hours per week, depending on the year of study and module choice.

Assessment

Modules are assessed by a mixture of written and oral examinations, essays, and other forms of coursework. Some group work may be assessed.

Fees and Funding

Fees for This Course

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

Additional Costs

There are no program-specific costs apart from those associated with study abroad. Studying abroad may cost between ｣200｣1,000 per month, depending on the location.

The Foundation of Your Career

Popular career paths for modern language graduates include teaching, accountancy, publishing, hospitality, retail, health and social care, IT, performance and creative arts, and media. Employers of UCL graduates include KPMG, Barclays Bank, BBC, British Council, and UK Government.

Employability

UCL seeks to embed transferable skills within its teaching, including communication, critical evaluation, and creative thinking. The international population at UCL provides numerous opportunities to practice languages with native speakers and learn about associated cultures and societies.