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Studying at Birkbeck, 2023-24

Our innovative, research-led teaching by world-class academics at our central London campus, combined with high-quality online learning materials that you can access 24 hours a day, seven days a week, make studying at Birkbeck a unique and exceptional learning experience.

Our courses are designed to help you balance your work or other commitments outside university with your studies. Classes are in the evenings between 6 and 9pm and our interactive online learning materials can be accessed on campus, at home, work, or on the move.

We offer a range of full- and part-time courses that you can tailor to your interests and career ambitions and our students benefit from:

  • prestigious degrees awarded by the University of London
  • teaching by experts whose infectious passion and enthusiasm will inspire you
  • studying at a historic and thriving central London campus in Bloomsbury - the intellectual and educational heart of the capital
  • flexible learning that combines in-person and online teaching with the highest quality online learning resources. Our undergraduates learn at weekly on-campus in-person classes which are supported by online teaching and learning resources and our postgraduate students can choose how they want to study with most being able to choose between attending either on-campus in-person or online classes.
  • a unique focus on interactive learning and group work with peers
  • a comprehensive virtual learning environment that is simple to use and designed with inclusivity and accessibility in mind
  • online academic support services that provides feedback on the grammar, structure, referencing and readability of your work before you submit it
  • a range of assessment approaches - many exams can be taken online at home and completed in a set timeframe
  • access to our on-campus student facilities including places to work and study, meet, eat and network with members of Birkbeck's diverse, committed and ambitious learning community
  • Birkbeck's Library and access to other University of London libraries providing a wide range of resources and study spaces including an extensive collection of e-books and online materials
  • a sector-leading careers service that provides career coaching and a range of opportunities to learn from experts
  • excellent in-person and online student services to help you throughout your studies including study skills support, student advice, mental health and counselling support and a highly-regarded service dedicated to supporting disabled students
  • access to a range of financial support packages.

Join our student, Charlie, on a tour of the highlights of our Bloomsbury campus: