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2 December 1823

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Undergraduate study

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Postgraduate study

Choose the best postgraduate course for you from our wide range of study options, and find information about entry requirements and how to apply.

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.

Student life

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Top reasons to choose Birkbeck

Birkbeck is a member of the prestigious University of London and a leading research university. Find out more about the ways Birkbeck could change your life.

Funding

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

Daytime teaching

Any time is the right time to study. It's your choice. See the new daytime teaching option on a selection of our undergraduate courses.

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Birkbeck campus tour

Follow Birkbeck student Charlie as she takes you on a tour of our central London campus. You can see our teaching spaces, library, cafe and restaurant, as well as the beautiful green spaces that surround our buildings.

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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.

MPhil/PhD research

Birkbeck has a large, vibrant community of MPhil/PhD researchers. Find out about our lively research culture, world-leading academics and the areas of supervision we offer.

Full- and part-time study

We offer the majority of our undergraduate, postgraduate and MPhil/PhD courses, both full-time and part-time. Find out what works best for you.

Birkbeck's Bicentenary

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

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A group of students stand at the foot of a staircase wearing graduation ropes and caps. They smile. At the top of the staircase, behind them, are large letters spelling out BBK that are lit up.

Nearly 1000 students set to graduate this week

The ceremonies take place in Birkbeck’s 200th year, adding extra significance to the celebrations.

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Announcement of the first public meeting to discuss founding the London Mechanics' Institute, dated 1823

Birkbeck celebrates its 200th anniversary

The University’s staff, students and alumni have been commemorating the bicentenary throughout 2023 and this weekend officially marks the milestone.

News

Dr Kojo Koram wins PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize 2023 for book exploring the aftermath of the British Empire

The book delves into the little known and shocking history of how Britain treated its former non-white colonies after the end of empire.

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Events calendar

Community Writing Space: Get Together & Write!

9 December 2023
11:00 — 13:00

Birkbeck Main Building, Malet Street
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Events calendar

Study Skills: Drafting, editing & proofreading using apps & software

9 December 2023
12:00 — 13:00

Online
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Events calendar

Uni Connect Student Finance for Non-UK Nationals Webinar

11 December 2023
14:30 — 16:00

Online
No booking required

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Student stories

What our students say

Mariam Tahir graduated with a MSc Analytical Bioscience degree after coming to the UK as an asylum seeker in 2018. Read about her story, alongside those of other inspirational Birkbeck students.

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.

Blogs and videos

Autumn Graduation

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

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Get your questions about studying at Birkbeck answered.

Changing lives since 2 December 1823

Studying at Birkbeck

Undergraduate study

Postgraduate study

International students

Student life

Top reasons to choose Birkbeck

Funding

Daytime teaching

Birkbeck campus tour

Research with impact

MPhil/PhD research

Full- and part-time study

Birkbeck's Bicentenary

Nearly 1000 students set to graduate this week

Birkbeck celebrates its 200th anniversary

Dr Kojo Koram wins PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize 2023 for book exploring the aftermath of the British Empire

Community Writing Space: Get Together & Write!

Study Skills: Drafting, editing & proofreading using apps & software

Uni Connect Student Finance for Non-UK Nationals Webinar

What our students say

Celebrating 10 years of Public Engagement at Birkbeck

Autumn Graduation

Contact us

Changing lives since
2 December 1823