Prospective students
Our teachers are well-published experts in their fields and are passionate about working with the distinctive body that Birkbeck students make up.
Come along to our languages open evening and taster session on July 5, where you can meet staff who can tell you more about our courses and help you to choose the right programme.
Our courses
All of our courses can be studied on a part-time basis, and many are also available for full-time study. Most classes take place in the evening, with occasional daytime or weekend workshops.
- Courses by level and subject area
- Studying at undergraduate level
- Studying at postgraduate level
- MPhil/PhD study: By studying for a French or German MPhil / PhD at Birkbeck, not only will you gain a prestigious University of London research degree, but you will also be working alongside some of the world's leading experts in these fields.
- Short language courses: we offer a range of short language courses in French and German:
- French language courses
- German language courses
- Find out more about the Birkbeck Languages Unit (including leaflets with a complete listing of all our short language courses across the year).
Watch the Birkbeck language experience video
