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If a general election is called this autumn, students who are registered to vote elsewhere will need to apply for a postal vote or register at their new address.

John McDonnell, who completed his Master’s degree in Politics and Sociology at Birkbeck, returned to Bloomsbury to announce his party’s adoption of the Financial Transactions Tax.

Birkbeck’s Department of History, Classics and Archaeology will open its doors to the public with a series of free events exploring histories ranging from ancient to modern.

16 September 2019,  09:30 to
15 October 2019,  12:00

Birkbeck Main Building

16 September 2019
17:30 — 20:30

Birkbeck Clore Management Centre

16 September 2019
18:00 — 20:00

Birkbeck 43 Gordon Square

Sam and Mariyeh share their experiences of studying for a Master's at Birkbeck.

Dr Dionyssis Dimitrakopoulos explains what people mean when they talk about the Irish backstop, why it's so controversial, and how it relates to the Good Friday Agreement.

James Hale studied Geology through distance learning after 14 years out of education. He discusses how his degree has helped him transform his life, having gone on to both further study and a new job in the field of Earth Sciences.

Birkbeck is different: our classes are held in the evening, so your days are free - to study, work, volunteer or just do your own thing.

Birkbeck offers a unique combination of evening study and a matchless central London location, right in the geographic and academic centre of the city, giving you exceptional opportunities.

Most of our students live in private accommodation, but we also offer student accommodation and access to the professional services of the University of London Housing Services.

Discover how Birkbeck’s socially engaged research informs public policy, pushes scientific, medical and technological advances, supports the economy, promotes culture and the arts and makes a positive difference to society.

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Birkbeck's five distinct schools cover a range of academic disciplines, each providing a stimulating and dynamic environment for learning and research.

Birkbeck is London’s only specialist provider of evening higher education. With classes held 6pm-9pm, your days are free to study, work, volunteer, or just do your own thing.

There is nowhere better to study than London and Birkbeck is at its geographic and academic heart. Find out everything you need to know about coming to study here.