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Free support and advice events for prospective students

We run regular free events in London throughout the year. If you are thinking about applying to study at Birkbeck, these advice sessions will help you choose the right course, guide you through the application process and help you get ready for university. Click on each of the headings below to find out more.

Open evenings

  • Open evenings are a great way to find out more about Birkbeck and our courses, to meet our staff and discuss your academic interests. Find out more and book a place.
  • You can also meet special advisors to discuss fees, financial support packages, government loans, the application process, study skills support and disability support.
  • We hold several open evenings throughout the year in Bloomsbury and Stratford and each runs from 4-7.30pm.

Financing your university course workshops and webinars

Information events and workshops near you

  • You can regularly find our team at information stands in local London libraries. We can give you information about our courses and show you where to find any other information that you may need about studying at Birkbeck. Find out if we are coming to a library near you in our our events calendar.
  • One-to-one advice (for study in Stratford): If you would like information and advice about the Birkbeck courses on offer in Stratford and whether they are suitable for you, these advice sessions will help you. Please see our events calendar for future events.
  • Advice evenings for students who are non-native speakers of English (for study in Stratford): Find out about the courses we offer for non-native speakers of English and receive advice on the most suitable course for you. Please see our events calendar for future events.
  • Starting Out at University is a series of free workshops designed to help those interested in returning to education and gaining the skills and knowledge to do so with confidence. More information and book a place.
  • Try it! Birkbeck in the CommUNIty: To celebrate Adult Learners’ Week, Birkbeck are hosting a series of free, high quality information, advice and guidance sessions

Careers advice workshops

  • If you are thinking about studying one of our undergraduate degree courses but are not sure where to start, our free Future Focus - Careers Workshops provide an opportunity for you to consider your study options and how these may affect your future career choices. Find out more and book a place.
  • A qualified careers advisor will lead discussions in small groups and by the end of the session, you will leave with a better understanding of how to choose a new career and an action plan to guarantee career success.

Making your application workshops

  • Completing your application: these free Application Workshops will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and will include practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement. More information and book a place.

Preparing to study workshops and summer programme

  • Preparing for study: Find out all you need to know about starting a university course at our Preparing for Study Workshop. We will give you the chance to consider the potential challenges and opportunities of studying at university. More information and book a place.
  • Getting ready to study at Birkbeck: Once you have applied for your undergraduate course, the free, week-long Get Ahead Summer Programme will give you a general introduction to the College and an idea of what will be expected of you on your course. We will also introduce you to all the services and facilities at the College and look at ways in which you can develop your academic and study skills. More information and book a place.