Birkbeck Access to Postgraduate Study Scholarship
Birkbeck, University of London · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
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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.
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry 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 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£13,900
per year
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.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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 |
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