Information and advice
Here we provide some initial guidance on where to go for advice on various topics. If the information you want isn't included here, try our guide to student help.
My Birkbeck
Information on our courses/studying here
- See our guide for prospective students
- Events for prospective students
- Course listings A to Z
- Contact the My Birkbeck Student Centre
- Guides for all current students
Studying in Stratford
- Stratford Course listings
- Studying in Stratford
- Information and guidance in Stratford
- Contact the My Birkbeck Student Centre
- Information for current students in Stratford
Academic or personal difficulties
- If you are having problems with your course or if something is affecting your ability to study, please talk to your personal tutor (or supervisor if you're an MPhil/PhD student) as soon as possible.
- Alternatively contact the Students' Union advice centre
- Or contact the My Birkbeck Student Centre.
Disability and dyslexia support
- Find out more about the disability and dyslexia support you can get while you're studying at Birkbeck.
Learning support and skills training
- Whether you just need to brush up on or gain entirely new skills, from computing to library to exam skills, we aim to provide you with a range of learning support options, including academic development workshops.
- If you want to get 1:1 support, please contact our study skills support team.
- Get Ahead: Stay Ahead is a range of interactive tutorials to help you consider which study skills you may need to improve in order to succeed on your course.
Financial support
- Find out more about the range of financial support options available to you.
Birkbeck careers service
- As a Birkbeck student, you can get careers-related advice and guidance from our careers service team.
Rules and regulations
- Find out more about the rules and regulations that govern the courses we offer.
Complaints
- Student Dispute Resolution Policy Procedure
- Students' Union advocacy
- Give us your feedback
- If you would like to make a complaint about the My Birkbeck Student Centre, please email Simon Deville, Student Centre Manager.


