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  • Linguistics and Japanese (Certificate of Higher Education)
  • 2012/2013 entry
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  • Assessment
    • Assessment takes a variety of forms, including continuous assessment, coursework and for language modules, continuous assessment through in-class tests and homework assignments and an end-of-term written and oral examination.
  • Attendance
    • Two evenings a week, October–June. Japanese II may be taken during the summer break (to be confirmed).
  • Duration
    • Two years part-time.
  • Entry requirements

    • There are no formal entry qualifications; no prior knowledge of Japanese is required. There will be a written test and interview for linguistics applicants and for those wishing to start at Japanese 2 level.

  • Fees and funding
  • Financial support
      • If you are a new student starting on a course in autumn 2012, you may be able to get a student loan to cover your fees and other Birkbeck financial support. Check if you're eligible.
      • If you are already studying with us and continuing on a course that you started before autumn 2012, find out about financial support and see if you are eligible.
      • Not sure if you are a new or a continuing student? See here for more information.
  • Location
    • Central London.
  • Teaching

    • Lectures, seminars and group work.

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Linguistics and Japanese (Certificate of Higher Education) - 2012/2013 entry


  • Why study this course at Birkbeck?
      • Gain a University of London qualification – expand your knowledge and enhance your CV.
      • Offers introductory study of applied linguistics – a discipline not commonly available on undergraduate programmes.
      • Develop expert knowledge of the issues surrounding language structure and use.
      • Reflect on the nature and functions of language and analyse language data from various social, cultural, psychological and theoretical perspectives.
      • Learn beginner's level Japanese to communicate in a variety of social and work situations.
  • Course structure and modules

    • To gain the Certificate of Higher Education, you must successfully complete modules worth 120 credit points. This is made up of four modules: three at Level 4 and one at Level 5.

      You take the modules Approaches to Language, Analysing Language Structure and Use, and Japanese I and II or II and III, depending on your proficiency in the language over two years.
  • Further study opportunities
  • How to apply/enrol

    • PA (programme application): you must complete an application form and must apply for the whole programme.

      Submit your application

      You cannot currently apply online for this programme. Please contact us for more information.