Program Overview
The Language at University of Birmingham is a MEd programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered Hybrid. 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 4,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,630 (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
- Dyslexia, language and literacies in development
- Key perspectives on dyslexia \x96 The Graduated Approach
- Intervention and curriculum management for specific learning difficulties
- Identification and assessment of specific learning Difficulties (SpLD)/Dyslexia
- Dyslexia in multi/bilingual environments
- Special Studies in Special Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a degree (2.1 or equivalent);
- professional access to working with learners who have literacy difficulties, e.g. as a teacher, teaching assistant, SLT, OT. Access in parental or voluntary capacity does not meet this criterion;
- two years professional practice experience is highly recommended for Masters level study in literacy difficulties.
- professional access to learners with these specific difficulties in your work context,
- access to age appropriate, up to date assessment/ testing tools and intervention programmes for literacy difficulties,
- opportunities to observe age appropriate, up to date standardised tests being used,
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 4,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,630 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 4,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,630 (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 36 months