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Birkbeck flexible master's degrees

Study one of Birkbeck's new flexible master's degrees on campus, at home or at work - whichever way suits your lifestyle best.

Birkbeck's Lifelong Learning Guarantee

Our new Lifelong Learning Guarantee scheme will help reduce the costs of education for those who are continuing their learning journey with Birkbeck.

Studying at Birkbeck 2023-24

Find out what makes studying at Birkbeck, University of London so unique

Birkbeck academic wins 2023 NASA Exploration Science Award

The awards recognise outstanding achievements in exploration science, with the five award recipients each making unique contributions to NASA’s human exploration efforts.

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Birkbeck announces winner of its annual Ronald Tress Prize

The prize celebrates excellence in research by early career academics.

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Learn more about artificial intelligence, the future of humanity and how the brain develops in free public evening lectures

Birkbeck’s annual Science Week is taking place from Tuesday 30 May to Tuesday 6 June, with the option to join in-person or virtually.

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Events calendar

Webinar for Chinese Offer Holders

30 May 2023
11:00 — 12:00

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Study Skills: Assignment writing strategies using apps & software

30 May 2023
13:00 — 14:00

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Webinar for South Asian Offer Holders

30 May 2023
14:00 — 16:00

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Blogs

What our students say

Read about the experiences of our students, and learn what makes studying at Birkbeck so unique.

Birkbeck Inspires

Celebrating 10 years of Public Engagement at Birkbeck

A number of Birkbeck academics share why they feel it's so important to engage with the public and make their research accessible.

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Autumn Graduation

Be inspired by our Autumn 2022 graduates and their stories of achievement - read the blogs and watch the videos.

Birkbeck's Bicentenary

We're celebrating our 200th anniversary in 2023, reflecting on our unique history and incredible community of people.

Short Courses

Birkbeck offers a wide variety of short courses: from one-day courses, to CertHEs, to advanced courses at postgraduate level, there's something for every taste.

Evening study explained

Birkbeck is London’s only specialist provider of evening higher education. With classes from 6-9pm, your days are free to study, work, volunteer or just do your own thing.

Birkbeck Library

Birkbeck offers a wide range of resources and services for you to enhance your study.

International students

There is nowhere better to study than London and Birkbeck is at its geographic and academic heart. Find out everything you need to know about coming to study here.

Schools and departments

Birkbeck's five distinct schools cover a range of academic disciplines, each providing a stimulating and dynamic environment for learning and research.

Equality and diversity

Birkbeck is proud of its diversity and recognises the value that this brings to College life. Discover our range of pages to get a further understanding of how we demonstrate this.

Research with impact

Discover how Birkbeck’s socially engaged research informs public policy, pushes scientific, medical and technological advances, supports the economy, promotes culture and the arts and makes a positive difference to society.

Financial support

Birkbeck is committed to doing everything we can to help you finance your studies. Find out about what is available, how to apply and the advice and support we provide.

Careers Service

Our free Careers Service provides comprehensive careers advice, events and information services for current students, both in person and online, and for recent Birkbeck graduates.

Evening study at Birkbeck

Birkbeck is different: our classes are held in the evening, so your days are free - to study, work, volunteer or just do your own thing. We are proud to be one of the world's top research universities and part of the prestigious University of London. Watch current students describe their experiences of undergraduate study at Birkbeck.

Full-time and part-time study explained