BA Serbian / Croatian and East European Studies

The Serbian, Croatian, and East European Studies BA at University College of London (UCL) is a rigorous four-year undergraduate programme that offers a deep understanding of the cultures, histories, and societies of Serbia, Croatia, and Eastern Europe. The first two years of study focus on building language proficiency in either Serbian or Croatian, along with key modules that delve into pertinent themes of the region's history, politics, and culture. The third year involves an immersive experience in Serbia or Croatia to further develop language skills and cultural understanding. The final year offers a variety of modules covering various aspects of Serbian, Croatian, and East European studies.Course Content: The course incorporates introductory and advanced language studies in Serbian or Croatian, along with interdisciplinary modules on Eastern Europe’s history, politics, and culture. Students can further specialize in their final year through specific key modules and their personalized research project.Key Modules: The curriculum features modules such as: Yugoslavia and Beyond; Communism in Eastern Europe; Language and Identity in South-Eastern Europe; Remembering Communism; and Serbia, Croatia and the International Order 1900-2018. Accreditations: Information on accreditations is not explicitly stated on the course page.Future Careers: This degree prepares graduates for potential careers in various fields, including diplomacy, international relations, journalism, education, and cultural institutions, as well as roles in non-governmental organizations and the European Union. Students have also gone on to pursue further academic research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.