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Birkbeck, University of London

Arts and Humanities

London, England, United Kingdom · UCAS Y403

Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
£19,320 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
October 2027
UCAS code
Y403

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Arts and humanities graduates develop transferable skills in critical thinking, communication and research valued across the civil service, media, law, education, publishing and the creative industries.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
7,720
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
12.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
67.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£19,320
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Languages
  • Modern languages
  • English
  • Humanities
  • Philosophy
  • Cultural studies
  • History
  • Media studies
  • Journalism
  • Arts
  • Creative arts
  • Art history

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
7,720
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
12%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps.
  • The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.

What Students Love

  • World-class museums & galleries
  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Diverse international food scene
  • Theatre & performing arts scene

University Stats

Total Students7,720
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students12%
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
67%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Not offered
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Arts and humanities graduates develop transferable skills in critical thinking, communication and research valued across the civil service, media, law, education, publishing and the creative industries.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£19,320
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Total Programme Cost
£77,280
For full 4 years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Higher

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Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£19,320per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Estimated Total (per year)£19,320

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£1,106/mo
Food & Groceries£331/mo
Transport£158/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,817
Annual living costs£21,804/yr

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