Graduate Certificate in History,PGCert at University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

University Rank:#76

The History,PGCert at University of Birmingham is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Birmingham (Edgbaston) campus in United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 4 month(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 36,423 / year, with the next intake on September 1, 2026.

About Graduate Certificate in History,PGCert

Course overview

Take your love of history and uncovering the past to the next level with our History MA. Enhance your knowledge of the areas that you find most fascinating while learning from our leading academic experts.

Explore a wide range of topics and approaches or specialise with one of our pathways:

Course structure

You can study the MA and PGDip full-time or part-time. The PGCert can only be studied full-time. The MA runs over 12 months full-time; the PGDip runs over 8 months full-time and the PGCert runs over 4 months full-time.

September - December (11 weeks)

Full-time students normally take three modules per term in the first two terms.

There are two hours of seminar time per module per week, with an emphasis on guided independent learning.

One-third of the MA degree is the dissertation. Full-time MA students begin planning and submit a proposal for the dissertation during term one.

PGCert students finish the course in the autumn term with 60 credits.

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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in History,PGCert at University of Birmingham

Entry Requirements

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

English Program Requirements

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.

For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:

TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in History,PGCert

Career opportunities

By studying a postgraduate degree in History or Heritage at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include the ability to collate together information, strong written and verbal communication skills, and analytical skills.

Our History and Heritage graduates enter many roles, including:

Events and Exhibitions Assistant and Heritage Guide
Project Development Researcher
Collections Assistant

Employers our History and Heritage graduates have worked for include:

English Heritage
Historic England
Cottonwood Mansion Museum

The University is the top choice for the UK's major employers searching for graduate recruits [The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers report].
Receive one-to-one careers advice, including guidance on your job applications, writing your CV and improving your interview technique.
Meet employers face-to-face at on-campus recruitment fairs and employer presentations.

Careers Network

Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.

Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.

Careers and employability

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

36,423 / year

Graduate Certificate in History,PGCert at University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham