Why study at Birkbeck?
Part-time evening study
Birkbeck has been London's only specialist provider of part-time, evening higher education since it was founded in 1823. Established experts in the field of part-time education, we have a real understanding of the needs of part-time students, who are juggling daytime work or family commitments with evening study.
We provide all the facilities that you would expect as a part-time student – including:
On a more personal level, our academic staff have a wealth of experience and expertise in supporting and encouraging part-time students undertaking study on top of work and other commitments. See the following to find out more about:
Number 1 for teaching
As a Birkbeck student, you can be sure you’re getting an unrivalled teaching and learning experience. Birkbeck has consistently ranked number one in the annual (UK) National Student Surveys. For the past three years, Birkbeck students have voted us ' top university in London' in the National Student Survey.
This is a huge vote of confidence in our staff, who work so hard not only to deliver the best teaching but also in providing the support that our students need.
You'll find that our academic staff have a wealth of experience and expertise in supporting and encouraging students tackling academic challenges. The combination of academic expertise and friendly approach results in a truly inspirational learning experience for Birkbeck students. But don't just take our word for it. Find out what our students have to say by reading our student testimonials
Or you can find out more about:
- our academics and their research interests
- the wide range of courses we offer, at all levels
- our specialised learning support