Student support services in Stratford

As a Birkbeck student, you will have access to a range of dedicated student support facilities on-site in Stratford, including a well-stocked library, learning support services, computing facilities, support for students with disabilities, a Students’ Union and cafés. You can also access all the facilities and student support services at the main Birkbeck campus in central London – only a 20-minute Tube ride away from Stratford.

Library facilities

• You can: borrow books provided by Birkbeck in the UEL Stratford Library; consult books and journals in UEL’s reference collection; get on-site help with using the Library; and access electronic resources via the Internet.
• Find out more about UEL library facilities for Birkbeck students.

IT services

• You will have access to: over 400 computers at UEL’s new Computer Centre; IT support at the helpdesk (open until 9pm during term-time); and flexible learning materials to help you develop IT skills.
• Find out more about IT services for Birkbeck, Stratford students.

Students’ Union services

• There’s an active Students’ Union and you can:
• join clubs and societies
• access UEL Stratford bars and shops
• get discounts at a nearby leisure centre
• participate in excursions and UEL social activities
• Visit the Students' Union website.

Disability support

• We provide advice on applying for the Disabled Students’ Allowance.
• Learning support advisers can give assistance on using the Library and IT facilities, and advise your School on support you need in lectures, seminars and examinations.
• Find out more about disability support at Birkbeck, Stratford.

Stratford student services and administrative teams

• The teams provide on-the-ground help with: application and enrolment; drop-in advice sessions; details of classes taking place in Stratford; and induction events for students studying in Stratford. Find out more about our key contacts for Birkbeck, Stratford.
• Most of our Stratford courses currently take place at the University of East London (UEL) Stratford campus on Water Lane (E15). Find out where we are based.

Advice and information

• If you are thinking about doing a course in Stratford but need advice and information before making a decision, you can come along to our drop-in advice sessions or our monthly lunchtime talks in Stratford. We also run dedicated information events throughout the year.