Financial support for part-time undergraduate students (starting prior to 2012/2013)
The information provided here relates to undergraduate students starting in 2011/2012. If you are planning to start your studies in 2012/2013, you will need to check our information on government loans and financial support.
Foundation degrees, BA, BSc and LLB degrees
If, like many first time undergraduate students you are concerned about the costs of studying, you will be reassured to know that at Birkbeck, we are committed to helping you find ways to gain the financial support you need to achieve your ambitions.
Check the links below to find out what’s available, if you’re eligible and how to apply:
- Watch our financial support video or follow our step-by-step guide to financial support: we take you through the steps you need to follow to see if you are eligible for a non-repayable Government grant, or bursary from Birkbeck.
- Disabled Students' Allowance: this provides financial help for students with a disability, medical condition or specific learning difficulty.
- Professional and career development loans: this is a bank loan designed to help you pay for work-related learning.
- Help with childcare costs: you may be eligible for some help with the cost of your childcare.
- Frequently asked questions: please see our frequently asked questions in case someone has already asked the same questions.
- If you are planning to study a full-time undergraduate degree, please click here for financial support information.
If you want to talk to someone directly, please contact our Student Financial Support office or visit us at an Open Evening.


