Program Overview
The History at Birkbeck University of London is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 4,825 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,650 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- research route: work towards a dissertation of 7000 words (worth 30 credits), or the
- taught route: take one undergraduate module from those on offer from the Department of History, Classics and Archaeology (worth 30 credits).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Open to students who have a first degree (BA/BSc).
International Entry Requirements
- If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 4,825 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,650 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 4,825 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,650 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birkbeck University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Birkbeck University of London
Birkbeck University of London
London, United Kingdom
Birkbeck is a public research university and a member of the University of London, located in the Bloomsbury area of central London, UK. It is particularly known for its flexible study model,...
University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
