- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- One year
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- History
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- OCT 2026
Overview
Our Graduate Certificate in History is an undergraduate course that will prepare you for postgraduate study and help you develop the skills to become a historian.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · or above |
|---|
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
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If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck. Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.
Fees
International students: £6,950 per year
UK students: £3,780 per year
UK/Home: £3,780 per year
International: £6,950 per year
Start dates
October 2026
Application deadline
main deadline for international applicants requiring a Student visa
Campus
- Central London, United Kingdom
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