
Linguistics and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese)
Birkbeck, University of LondonCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Linguistics and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) at Birkbeck, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Would you like to become highly proficient in a language at the same time as developing an advanced understanding of how language works in general? Our BA Linguistics and Language offers you a unique combination of language learning and applied linguistics to prepare you for a wide range of professional opportunities in multilingual and multicultural contexts. Why choose this course? - You can choose to become proficient in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean or Mandarin Chinese. International tuition fees are £18,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £19,500 | £30,500 | £43,500 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £40,000 | £50,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Birkbeck, University of London
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