Hebrew Literature
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- Bar-Ilan UniversityLiterature of the Jewish PeopleBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 90 or moreRequirements only partly collectedIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Ben-Gurion University of the NegevHebrew LiteratureBachelor of Arts (B.A)South region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 85 or moreIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Hebrew University of JerusalemHebrew LiteratureBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- University of HaifaHebrew and Comparative LiteratureBachelor of Arts (B.A)Haifa region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 100 or moreAlso required: English, Hebrew and more
What you study
The studies provide a foundation for exploring and gaining a deeper understanding of the diverse forms of Hebrew literary creation, including genres such as prose, drama, and poetry, as well as literary movements and periods. They also equip students with tools for critiquing and evaluating literary works and phenomena. The curriculum covers outstanding works in Hebrew, from the period of Midrash and the literature of the Sages to modern Hebrew literature today. Courses in the degree include: Narrative Theory, Introduction to Modern Hebrew Literature: Poetry and Prose, Introduction to Temple Literature and Aggadah, The Golden Age: Keys to the Poetry of Spain, The Beginnings of Hebrew Poetry: A Journey into the First Millennium, Hebrew Poets in the Muslim World, Introduction to Modern Hebrew Literature in the Twentieth Century, 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.
- Social Work and Counseling in Social WelfareProviding advice and guidance to individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in response to personal and social difficulties. Helping people obtain skills, resources, and support services for welfare and social problems.
- Secretarial StudiesTyping correspondence and documents, handling mail, scheduling meetings, and carrying out a variety of administrative support tasks.
Which industries they work in
- Education42%
Graduates’ salaries below average: ₪10,000 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 Hebrew literature, students study works in various genres, such as prose, drama, and poetry, and also gain tools for literary criticism.
The program covers Hebrew literature from the period of Midrash and the literature of the Sages through modern Hebrew literature today.
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: 99 points
- Average psychometric score: 550 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate 50% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 99 points
- Average psychometric score: 550 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data