Masters Degrees (Multilingual Communication)

How do we successfully communicate with people when we come from different cultures or do not share a language? How can our linguistic choices create different… Read more

This MA is designed for multilingual students who want a career in the creative industries. In our global culture, talented people with multilingual skills are increasingly sought after by the creative industries. Read more

The two-year full-time study programme (120 ECTS) studies multilingualism and multiculturalism and the issues raised by these themes in a society characterised by increased mobility, migration and diversity. Read more

The PhD in Language and Communication is an interdisciplinary programme involving Education, Language and Linguistic Science, Psychology and Sociology. Read more

Learn how to communicate effectively in an intercultural workplace. Opt to study abroad for a semester and prepare for a role in today’s globalised world. Read more

Our PhD research programmes will allow you to explore your own interests in English language and intercultural communication, supported by the expertise of our staff. Read more

This unique and innovative course is the first of its kind in the UK. You’ll get in-depth, systematic research training in translation and interpreting, and customised preparation for a PhD. Read more

The MSc TESOL and Intercultural Communication degree is designed for those who intend to pursue a career in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Read more

This online course will develop your understanding of speech, language and communication, and build on your existing skills. This course is for teachers, speech and language therapists, and other professionals working with children with special educational needs. Read more

We live in a world where multilingualism is the norm and monolingualism the exception. Read more

Our MA Applied Linguistics and Communication is taught by leading specialists in multilingualism and multiculturalism. Applied linguistics has been taught at Birkbeck since 1965, making this one of the oldest departments in the world. Read more

How do we cope with the information overload of modern media? What is the best way to collect data in a multilingual environment? Find out in this international Double Degree track. Read more

The MA in Languages and Cultures offers you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of global languages, cultures and societies, with the support of world-leading scholars at an internationally recognised university. Read more

The MA Multilingualism, Linguistics and Education is an applied linguistics programme with an emphasis on both linguistic and cultural diversity, which provides a solid understanding of key theoretical and practical issues in multilingual and intercultural educational settings. Read more

Why is human language unique, and unlike any other natural communication system? How do children learn their first language? Do women and men speak differently? Are some forms of English better than others? Why does language change through time? Linguistics seeks to provide answers to questions such as those above, and many others. Read more