English and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) Birkbeck, University of London

Overview

The English and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) (Hons) at Birkbeck, University of London offers a multidisciplinary approach to literature and global communication. Students explore diverse texts from the medieval period to the present day while developing fluency in a chosen modern language. This programme is designed to foster critical thinking and intercultural awareness through evening study.

Why English and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) at Birkbeck, University of London?

• Study at a prestigious institution ranked 2nd in the UK for English Language and Literature research in the Research Excellence Framework.
• Benefit from a unique evening teaching model that allows you to balance academic pursuits with professional or personal commitments.
• Access world-class facilities in the heart of London, including the Peltz Gallery and the Gordon Square Cinema, located in a historic literary district.
• Learn from internationally renowned researchers and writers within a school celebrated for its multidisciplinary excellence and vibrant research centres.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18500 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Storytelling: Narrative Archetypes, Forms and Techniques
• Writing London
• America Rewired: US Literature and Culture
• European Drama and Theatre
• Gothic Fiction and Film
• Literature, Empire and Race
• Modernism and its Others
• Shakespeare
• The Victorians and their World

Careers with English and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish)

Graduates are well-equipped for diverse roles within the creative industries, civil service, and international business sectors. The combination of linguistic proficiency and analytical skills is highly valued by employers seeking effective communicators and critical thinkers. Many alumni pursue successful paths in publishing, journalism, and education.

Potential career destinations include:

• Editorial Assistant
• Broadcast Journalist
• Translator or Interpreter
• Public Relations Officer
• Secondary School Teacher
• Academic Librarian
• Professional Writer