
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 CertHE 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 2-year part-time structure. Would you like to learn a new language or improve your proficiency while developing a deeper understanding of how language works in general? Our CertHE Linguistics and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) introduces you to linguistics as the scientific study of language, in addition to developing your language proficiency in a highly interactive classroom environment. Why choose this course? - It is ideal if you want to study applied linguistics at the same time as learning a language at a more relaxed pace and build the academic foundation for furthe... International tuition fees are £4,225 per year, home/UK fees are £4,225 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 £24,000 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
£4,225
per year
Home Student Fee
£4,225
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 | £20,500 | £27,000 | £42,500 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £28,500 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £39,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 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: CAH19-01). 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
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About Birkbeck, University of London
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