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Birkbeck, University of London · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£20,850Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The MA Applied Linguistics and Communication at Birkbeck, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MA Applied Linguistics and Communication gives you the opportunity to explore language and communication from a wide variety of perspectives. It is designed to cultivate your understanding of key concepts, issues and theories, while also developing your analytical and empirical skills, so you can investigate and deal with real-world language issues applicable to a variety of domains and careers. Why choose this course? - Applied linguistics has been taught by experienced, world-leading academics at Birkbeck since 1965. International tuition fees are £20,850 per year, home/UK fees are £11,340 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
Why choose this course?
It has an evening timetable with classes in the evening
Highlights
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements Usually a second-class honours degree (2:2) or above, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject and/or professional training and expertise. A short admissions task of no more than 500 words may be requested, to support your application. You must provide two references, at least one of which should be an academic reference. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into considerati |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,850
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,850
Home Student Fee
£11,340
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 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 |
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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