Why study at Birkbeck?

"I found Birkbeck to be the most accommodating in terms of part-time studies. I have also done a previous course at Birkbeck and found the expert support a positive attribute."

• We consistently get high ratings for our excellent teaching.
• We specialise in teaching part-time and distance learning students, many of whom start with varied work experience, and have flexible entrance qualifications.
• Fees' assistance and support packages are available.
• Students of all ages, backgrounds and countries choose to study at Birkbeck, which makes for a dynamic learning environment.
• There are many opportunities for students to engage with researchers and other students.
• There are frequent visits by top researchers and lecturers who come to present their work in seminars and symposia.

• Researchers at the Institute of Environment are engaged in world-class research, achieving ratings of "5A" in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise.

• Support for current students, including Birkbeck student pages, School and course webpages with detailed materials, and intranets.
• Disability support.
• There is a Birkbeck evening nursery for students and staff.
• Birkbeck students' union, which also provides advice about welfare support.
• The Specialist Institutions' Careers Service (SICS).

• On the same street as... the University of London Union, with bars and sports centre; the main Waterstone's London academic bookshop; Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
• The major sights and experiences of London within easy reach: The British Museum is less than 5 minutes' walk away; Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street are less than 10 minutes away by foot; the South Bank and the Thames are less than 20 minutes' walk by foot.