Program Overview
The Language at University of Birmingham is a MA 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 Language 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 16,380 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Language 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
- Introduction to Corpus Linguistics
- Language and Literature: Key Topics in Stylistics
- Second Language Learning and Teaching
- Syllabus and Materials Design
- Business English
- Cognitive Approaches to Discourse Analysis
- Cognitive Linguistics and Language Learning
- Computer Assisted Language Learning
- Corpus Linguistics
- Discourse for Teachers
- English as a Global Language
- Issues and Approaches in English for Academic Purposes
- Language and New Media
- Language and Politics
- Language, Style and Identity
- Language Teaching Observation and Practice
- Language Testing
- Narrative Analysis in Film and Fiction
- Teacher Training
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We usually require an upper second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in English Language, Media Studies,\xc2\xa0Journalism, Communication Studies\xc2\xa0or another relevant subject (e.g. Linguistics, Translation Studies, TEFL/TESL, English Literature). Appropriate work experience will also be taken into consideration.
You can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:
- by holding an English language qualification to the right level; for this course we ask for IELTS 6.5 in all bands.
- by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,380 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,380 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months