This course combines the study of Jewish cultural history with the study of the land, languages and cultures within which many Jewish communities had their homes. The third year is spent abroad, in Jerusalem and/or in a relevant central or east European country. The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPCs) are intensive one-year foundation courses for international students of high academic potential who are aiming to gain access to undergraduate degree programmes at UCL and other top UK universities. UCL Hebrew & Jewish Studies is the only department of its kind in the UK, and is highly regarded worldwide. It is taught by acknowledged specialists in the field, all of whom are actively engaged in research, enabling you to keep up-to-date with the latest debates, issues and discoveries. History courses are taught through lectures and seminars. Modern language study includes oral work, reading comprehension, listening comprehension and translation exercises. Together with subject-specific knowledge, you will acquire discipline-based skills in historical research, methodology and analysis, in addition to transferable skills such as working as part of a team, analyzing and solving problems, organizing your time and resources, and structuring and communicating your ideas verbally and in writing. Our graduates take up employment in diverse fields including banking and finance, journalism, publishing, the museum sector, and librarianship. Many choose to pursue further study, either continuing within the field or training in law or teaching (primary and secondary).