Serbian/Croatian is a Slavonic language spoken by some 20 million native speakers. This programme offers the opportunity to gain excellent language skills and a profound knowledge of Serbian/Croatian literature, history and culture that will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in Europe. You will gain a thorough knowledge of a European region. Although your focus will be on language and culture, literature and film, you will also learn about history, politics and current affairs. The UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies (SSEES) is the largest national centre in the UK for the study of central, eastern and south-east Europe and Russia. The SSEES Library contains over 400,000 books, journals and film resources. You will benefit from frequent visits and lectures by prominent political, artistic and academic figures-prime ministers, foreign ministers, professors and writers. You will be able to make the most of the huge benefits of studying in London, a global city with sizeable east European communities. This city hosts a wide range of cultural events with an east European dimension. Year abroad.