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- Bar-Ilan UniversityEnglishBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrs
- Bar-Ilan UniversityEnglish-LinguisticsBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 100 or moreRequirements only partly collectedIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Bar-Ilan UniversityEnglish-LiteratureBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 100 or moreRequirements only partly collectedIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Ben-Gurion University of the NegevEnglish LiteratureBachelor of Arts (B.A)South region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 95 or moreIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Hebrew University of JerusalemEnglishBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Tel Aviv UniversityEnglish Literature and American StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 102 or moreIntake 2026/27Also required: English
- University of HaifaEnglish Language and LiteratureBachelor of Arts (B.A)Haifa region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 100 or moreAlso required: English, Hebrew, selection
What you study
The curriculum includes theoretical and academic study of language and literature. Language studies usually focus on language development, linguistics, and the analysis and understanding of English, with an emphasis on phonetics and syntax. Literature studies usually focus on English and American literature. Courses in the degree include: History and Literature of English-Speaking Peoples, Introduction to Linguistics, Introduction to Drama, Introduction to Poetry, Poetry Analysis, Survey of British Literature, Survey of American Literature, English Grammar, Phonology, Morphology, Semantics, Business English, and more.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Teaching in secondary schoolmost commonTeaching at the secondary-school level, excluding the teaching of subjects intended to prepare students for work in specific fields of employment.
- Teaching in elementary schoolTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
- Academic Teaching in the HumanitiesPreparing and delivering lectures and classes at institutions of higher education. Conducting research and writing academic articles and books.
- Translation and LinguisticsTranslating from one language to another. Researching the origins, development, and structure of languages.
- Office ManagementSupervising and coordinating the activities of employees in the office.
Which industries they work in
- Education35%
- Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services16%
- Local government7%
Employment rate above average 83% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates’ salaries below average: ₪12,200 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
In short, in plain words
In English studies, students learn the English language, including topics such as linguistics and grammar, as well as English and American literature.
Courses in the degree program include Introduction to Poetry, Introduction to Drama, and Business English.
Graduates in the field work in teaching in secondary schools.
A plain-words retelling of the Avodata data
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
Admitted students and graduates — by type of institution
average across universities
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate 50% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 102 points
- Average psychometric score: 570 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate 50% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 102 points
- Average psychometric score: 570 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data