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Reimbursement of quarantine and testing costs for international students

Birkbeck will reimburse quarantine and testing costs for new and returning internationally domiciled students who are travelling from outside the UK.

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The unveiling of the plaque with Councillor Sabrina Francis (left) and Professor David Latchman (right)

London Open Research Week - Keynote: Samuel A. Moore - What's the point of (radical) open access?

25 October 2021
17:00 — 18:00

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Call for Papers: Contemporary Womanist research post George Floyd: compelling developments in Black Feminist Theory

25 October 2021
18:00 — 18:00

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Study skills: Critical thinking - Building and evaluating academic argument

25 October 2021
19:00 — 20:30

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Birkbeck Inspires

Our free online events, activities and resources programme, designed to inspire learning, provoke thought and entertain and excite curious minds.

Birkbeck Explains

What is the Irish backstop?

Dr Dionyssis Dimitrakopoulos explains what people mean when they talk about the Irish backstop, why it's so controversial, and how it relates to the Good Friday Agreement.

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Forging a new career through distance learning

James Hale studied Geology through distance learning after 14 years out of education. He discusses how his degree has helped him transform his life, having gone on to both further study and a new job in the field of Earth Sciences.

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.

Full-time and part-time study explained