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  • Communication (MA)
  • 2012/2013 entry
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  • Assessment

    • Coursework – continuous assessment; dissertation of 12–15,000 words or critical review of 4500–5000 words.

  • Attendance
      • Two–three evenings a week.
      • October–July part-time; October–September full-time.
  • Duration
      • Two years part-time or one year full-time.
  • Entry requirements
      • Normally an upper second-class honours degree or above (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject and/or professional training and expertise.
      • If English is not your first language, you will need an English language qualification (IELTS 6.5, or equivalent) completed within the last two years, unless evidence is provided that you have completed a degree at an English-speaking university.
      • A short admissions task of no more than 500 words will be requested to support your application.
      • You must provide two references, at least one of which should be an academic reference.

      Find out about our international entry requirements

  • Fees and funding
    • Fees (2012/13)
      • Part-time (home/EU students): £3975 pa
      • Part-time (overseas students): £6875 pa
      • Full-time (home/EU students): £6950 pa
      • Full-time (overseas students): £13,750 pa
  • Location
      • Central London.
      • Please note: this programme is not available online or via distance learning.
  • Teaching

    • Lectures, workshops and student presentations.

Communication (MA) - 2012/2013 entry


  • Overview

    • This programme offers the opportunity for those with a broadly relevant first degree background to update and expand their understanding of human, social and interpersonal communication and to enhance their professional communication skills.

      The programme values the importance of bridging the gap between theory and practice in the field of communication and is structured to reflect the fine balance between the two. You will complete two core modules and two option modules, and will be required to complete a dissertation, which is designed to ensure a good coverage of the curriculum and the full range of learning outcomes and to bring together knowledge and skills learnt in different taught modules.

  • Why study this course at Birkbeck?
      • Opportunity to raise communicative awareness and competence and reflect upon one's own culture and language.
      • Gain knowledge of theories and models of human, social and interpersonal communication.
      • Develop professional and business communication skills necessary to proceed to careers in various fields.
  • Course structure
  • Study resources

    • Birkbeck College Applied Linguistics Society, an official University of London society, was formed to bring together students interested in applied linguistics and related fields (for example, multilingualism, intercultural communication, TESOL etc) in the London area.

      Birkbeck’s Centre for Multilingual and Multicultural Research hosts visiting scholars from all over the world and runs regular research seminars given by speakers from overseas and other UK institutions. The centre also supports postgraduate training in applied linguistics, bilingualism, intercultural communication and translation.

  • Further study opportunities
  • Careers information

    • Graduates go on to careers in international business, translation, education administration, intercultural consultancy, publishing, government, and tourism/hospitality.

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