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PostgraduateGraduate Diploma

German Studies

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,900Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the Grad Dip German Studies at Birkbeck, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This Graduate Diploma in German Studies is ideal if you already have a university degree in another subject and want to refresh or expand your knowledge of German culture and language by taking advanced content and language modules. Why choose this course? - You will be taught the German language by highly experienced language teachers who are also native speakers of German. - You can choose from a range wide of German content courses covering areas such as nineteenth- to twenty-first-century literature, film, history or contemporary politics, which are taught in English or German. International tuition fees are £13,900 per year, home/UK fees are £7,560 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

Nineteenth- to twenty-first-century literature
Film
History or contemporary politics
Which are taught in English or German
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements Normally a second-class honours degree. Language skills in German equivalent to A-level plus one year (also equivalent to a pass in German 3). Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,900

Home Student Fee

£7,560

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£30,000£34,000
3 years£19,500£24,500£31,500
5 years£18,500£29,500£36,000
Official Data

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

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.

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