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WHY BIRKBECK?

At Birkbeck we’re proud to be different: we provide life-changing learning that fits around you. The majority 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 other commitments, achieve your goals and get ahead in a competitive job market.

Join us and study at our campus-based university in the heart of London and 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 but 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

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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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News

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Birkbeck Arts Week returns to Bloomsbury with a rich tapestry of free events

From 7-10 May, the public will have the opportunity to witness and experience the latest innovations emerging from the intersection of art, research, and culture.

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General public willing to support science-based policies, according to new Birkbeck report

Last week the Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology and the United States’ President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology made a joint statement which draws on the research.

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Sexual violence research instigates change

Led by Professor Emerita Joanna Bourke and Dr Ruth Beecher, the Wellcome-Trust funded project achieved many successes, including publications, the hosting of festivals, policy making, and the production of a film following the stories of survivors of sexual violence.

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Events calendar

Student Accommodation Webinar

16 April 2024
13:00 — 14:00

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Dissertation Club

16 April 2024
17:00 — 17:50

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How to Win a General Election: In Conversation with Sam Freedman

16 April 2024
18:00 — 21:00

Birkbeck Main Building, Malet Street
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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 UK release

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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Will de-cluttering save the planet?

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