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PostgraduateGraduate Certificate

Linguistic Studies

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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2 yearsDuration
£3,475Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the Graduate Certificate Linguistic Studies at Birkbeck, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. This Graduate Certificate in Linguistic Studies is ideal if you wish to gain an understanding of the fascinating social, interpersonal and psychological aspects of human language and communication systems, and enhance your academic skills in linguistics but do not have a degree in a relevant subject. Why choose this course? - This course gives you the opportunity to gain knowledge in both the theory and practice of linguistics, language and communication. - You will learn from a community of scholars with a wide range of expertise. International tuition fees are £3,475 per year, home/UK fees are £1,890 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

Foundations of Linguistic Theory
Phonetics and Phonology
Morphology and Syntax
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Psycholinguistics and Language Acquisition
Applied Linguistics in Practice
Language Change and Historical Linguistics
Dissertation or 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

£3,475

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£6,950

Home Student Fee

£1,890

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: CAH19-01). 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

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About Birkbeck, University of London

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