Program Overview
The International Foundation Programme for Postgraduate Study at Birkbeck University of London is a Postgraduate Diploma 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 International Foundation Programme for Postgraduate Study 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
- Tuition: GBP 11,675 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Foundation Programme for Postgraduate Study 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
- Applied linguistics
- Business
- Cultures and languages
- Development studies
- History of art
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Sport management.
- Academic English Skills for Postgraduate Study
- Approaches to Postgraduate study
- Professional Communication Skills
- Approaches to Language (Level 6)
- Approaches to Business and Management
- Post-War: Themes in Comparative European History since 1945 (Level 6)
- Globalization in the Contemporary World (Foundation)
- Art History: A Survey
- History of Philosophy (PG Foundation)
- Research project in Global Politics
- Research project in International Relations
- Research Project in Politics
- Research project in Public Policy
- Approaches to Business and Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,675 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,675 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
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 College, University of London is a public research university located in London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. Established in 1823 as the London...
University Profile- Application Deadline 30 June 2026
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months