The MA is appropriate either for students with a broad undergraduate background in this area who wish to focus their knowledge more closely, or for students with a different undergraduate experience who wish to make progress in the areas of Hebrew, Yiddish, Semitic or Jewish Studies. Although it contains an element of research work, the MA is primarily a taught degree, which means that students attend courses which they select from amongst all the courses taught in the department in any given year.
Candidates also write a thesis, based on an independent research project.
They are examined on all this work at the end of the academic year. The majority of classes in the department are open to advanced undergraduates as well as graduates. In such classes, known as 'non-dedicated classes', graduates are required to submit a piece of written work, to be marked, returned and discussed with the student. MA degree in Hebrew and Jewish Studies Candidates for the MA in Hebrew and Jewish Studies select three courses of specialisation. Yiddish Language and Literature Other Jewish Languages.