It's a good time to invest in your future

Whether you are looking at building your career prospects here in London, or further afield, the job market is getting ever more competitive, and employers are demanding more in terms of skills, experience and qualifications. Most people would agree that, the better qualified you are, the better chance you have of succeeding in your chosen career.

At Birkbeck, you have the opportunity to graduate with a prestigious University of London qualification that is internationally respected and recognised.

• Check our online course descriptions for details of what you can go on to do with each course.

Our graduates

Our graduates follow in the footsteps of radical thinkers, social reformers, even prime ministers. Our alumni have gone on to build successful careers in the public and private sectors, including the civil service, government, education, business and finance, arts and cultural institutions. They also pursue careers in scientific research institutions, not-for-profit organisations and international agencies. Current alumni include:

• Trevor Williams, Chief Economist, Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets
• Ed Davey, MP and Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs
• Martin Sixsmith, broadcaster and author
• Jenny Rowe, Chief Executive of the UK Supreme Court
• Moorad Choudhry, Managing Director, Head of Business Treasury, Global Banking and Markets, Royal Bank of Scotland plc
• Philippa Forrester, British television, radio presenter and producer, and author

Check our list of notable alumni or find out more about books written by our graduates.