Birkbeck Careers and Enterprise - Birkbeck, University of London

We are your careers and enterprise partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage, we empower you to shape your future, by bringing together your experience, education and ambitions.

Birkbeck students are known for their maturity, focus and drive – qualities highly valued by employers. This is reflected in a 2022 analysis, which ranked Birkbeck third among non-Russell Group universities for graduates earning over £30,000 annually.

To help you enhance these qualities, whether you're starting out, changing direction, or advancing your career, we provide free bespoke support, programmes, micro-placements, events and resources. See how we can help you to succeed – explore what we offer below and contact us to find out more.

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Career Development Essentials

Apply for jobs and micro-placements

Search and apply for a wide range of exclusive opportunities on Handshake.

Book a 1-2-1 or a place at an event

Receive expert guidance through a bespoke 1-2-1, an engaging workshop or an insightful panel event.

Your Career Access Portal

Log-in to your Career Access Portal (CAP) any time to review your CV, practise your interview technique and access many more resources.

Workplace experience while you study

Get help finding jobs and micro-placements during your time at Birkbeck.

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Career Development Opportunities

The Ability Programme

Access bespoke support, events and micro-placements if you have a disability, a long-term health condition or are neurodivergent.

Amplify your university experience

Engage in events, networks and micro-placements designed to help Black and Black mixed heritage students thrive at Birkbeck and beyond.

Career Coaching Programme

Work with a professional coach to enable you to break down barriers and effectively plan your career.

For International students

Search for current information, vacancies and placements exclusively available for international students.

Micro-placement module

Learn more about this credited module which will help you to successfully find and complete a micro-placement.

Your Career Development Module

Discover how this credited module will help you to enhance your personal brand, CV and interview technique.

Careers Clinic

Gain valuable industry insight and receive relatable CV advice from a member of our alumni community.

Mentoring

Connect, in your final year, with a dedicated mentor from our alumni community and corporate partners.

Support to build your business

Lydia, a BSc Marketing graduate, used the Pioneer programme to develop her app idea into a business, alongside studying and continuing to work.

Find out more about the Pioneer Programme

Enterprise and Partnership Opportunities

Pioneer: Start a business

Gain support to get your business idea off the ground and access start-up resources.

Freelancing Platforms

Thought about working for yourself? Check out the Underpinned Business Freelance Accelerator programme.

Employer Partnerships

Collaborate with us and connect with our professional, focused and driven students.

Job Posting Policy

Find out which roles you can share with our students, such as full-time, part-time, internships and graduate schemes.