BA (Hons) Italian in London United Kingdom | University College London

This four-year Italian BA program delivers an engaging curriculum covering Italian language, linguistics, literature, art, history, and cinema. Students spend their third year in Italy, gaining unparalleled opportunities to enhance language skills while experiencing Italian culture firsthand. The program accommodates both beginners and advanced learners (post-A level or equivalent), with mandatory language instruction throughout. Each year includes modules exploring diverse subjects like literature, history, linguistics, and visual arts across different historical periods.

Students can also select interdisciplinary courses from across the School, examining cultural movements and themes through multiple academic lenses. This approach leverages the institution's wide-ranging expertise in literature, film, linguistics, and cultural studies.

The immersive third-year experience in Italy includes options for teaching placements, work assignments, or university study. This transformative year deepens linguistic fluency and cultural understanding, with participants returning with significantly improved language competence and rich personal experiences from their time abroad.