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WHY BIRKBECK?

At Birkbeck we’re proud to be different: we provide life-changing learning that fits around you. Most of our undergraduate courses are available to study in the evening, with some also offered in the day or online. Fit your studies around your work or other commitments, achieve your goals and get ahead in a competitive job market.

Whether you study at our campus-based university in the heart of London or online, you'll gain a prestigious University of London degree.

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Central London location

Birkbeck is located in Bloomsbury, a lively, student-centred area. We are surrounded by green spaces and have some of world's best galleries, museums, theatres, shops, bars and restaurants on our doorstep.

Daytime or evening study

While the majority of our courses are held in the evening, there are a number of undergraduate courses you can study during the day.

University of London qualification

Birkbeck’s degrees are awarded by the prestigious University of London, and you'll have access to UoL facilities, too.

A vibrant student community

Birkbeck offers a famously friendly, welcoming environment and has so much to offer its students.

Undergraduate study at Birkbeck

Students from a wide range of backgrounds share why they chose Birkbeck, what the social life is like and what they love about studying in the heart of London.

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Entry requirements

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How to apply

Find out everything you need to know about applying for an undergraduate course at Birkbeck, whether you decide to study full time or part time.

Degrees with foundation year

We offer a range of degrees with foundations years, which will help build your confidence and develop core study skills.

Financial support

Take a look at the financial support available for undergraduate students, including government loans and Birkbeck bursaries.

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Over four evenings from Wednesday 29 May to Monday 3 June, the general public can book onto free science talks, taking place at Birkbeck’s Central London campus and online.

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The annual field trip for History of Art students took place in Paris this year.

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Top reasons students choose Birkbeck

Outstanding career development opportunities, prestigious qualifications and the freedom to use your daytime to pursue your career goals are just a few of our students' top reasons for choosing Birkbeck.

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The Seasons in Quincy, the first feature-length documentary to be produced by the Derek Jarman Lab, Birkbeck’s audiovisual hub, has been released in the UK and Ireland.

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Professor Frank Trentmann looks at what's being done to reduce our high-consumption lifestyles.