BA Finnish and East European Studies

The Finnish and East European Studies BA course at University College London (UCL) offers students an opportunity to delve into both Finnish and East European cultures, societies, and languages. It is a four-year course where students spend the third year abroad for language immersion and culture studies. Course Content: The course combines the study of the Finnish language (from beginner's level) with the study of East European and Russian area studies, which includes history, culture, politics, society, and economics. The course curriculum partition is 75% for language and 25% for culture studies. Key Modules: Key modules in the first year of study include 'Finnish Culture and Society' and 'Introduction to Finnish Grammar and Translation'. For the subsequent years, the modules comprise various options from Finnish, Estonian, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak, Czech, Russian and East European studies. The third year is spent in Finland, Estonia, Russia or another East European country for the betterment of language skills and cultural understanding. Future Careers: This course prepares students for numerous paths, from diplomacy, journalism, international development, and the civil service through to business, marketing, law, and teaching. The language skills, intercultural competence, and understanding of the region that graduates acquire during the course make them highly attractive to employers. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.