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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher Education

Linguistics and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese)

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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2 yearsDuration
£4,225Per Year (Intl)
£4,225Home Fee
90%Satisfaction

Course 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

Introduction to Linguistics
Phonetics and Phonology
Grammar and Syntax
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Psycholinguistics and Language Acquisition
Language in Society and Culture
Applied Linguistics Foundations
Language Skills Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£4,225

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£8,450

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 31% below UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£39,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 27% below UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£39,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

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

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
70%
Learning resources
70%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Linguistics and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#34UK Ranking
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