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PostgraduateGraduate Certificate

History

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£6,950Per Year (Intl)
£46,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the Graduate Certificate History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. Our Graduate Certificate in History is a fascinating one-year course that will introduce you to the theories, tools, techniques and research skills of historical analysis. Why choose this course? - This course is ideal if you are keen to explore history further but have gained an undergraduate degree in a different subject. Or you may wish to explore advanced postgraduate historical study without yet committing to an MA. International tuition fees are £6,950 per year, home/UK fees are £3,780 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Historical Theory and Historiography
Research Methods in History
Primary Source Analysis and Interpretation
Historical Debates and Interpretations
History of Historical Thought
Archaeological Evidence and Methods
Advanced Historical Writing
Independent Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£6,950

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£6,950

Home Student Fee

£3,780

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£36,500£46,500£53,000
3 years£16,500£26,000£34,500
5 years£21,000£31,000£40,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20). 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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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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