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Why Birkbeck?

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What you can study at Birkbeck

Undergraduate courses

Browse our full-time and part-time undergraduate courses and find out what it's like to study at our central London campus.

Postgraduate courses

Whether you're looking to enhance your career prospects, develop your skill set or study a subject you're passionate about, we have a wide variety of postgraduate courses to choose from.

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.

Short courses

Short courses are perfect if you don't want to commit to a full degree and are also a great stepping stone into higher education.

Campus Tours

Come and visit Birkbeck for a guided tour of our campus in central London.

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"Very quickly I was able to build a community"

Hear directly from our students as they share their experiences of making connections, joining societies, and finding their place at Birkbeck.

Ways of studying

Study that fits around you

Find out how our study options can help you achieve your ambitions.

Full- and part-time study

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

Undergraduate placement year

Students can opt to undertake a placement year after their first two years of study on certain full-time undergraduate courses.

Distance learning courses with the University of London

These degrees are awarded by the University of London with academic direction provided by Birkbeck.

"I chose Birkbeck over all other universities because of its different modes of study"

Brazilian student, Raphael, talks about how the range of study modes means he can work and study at the same time. He also loves Birkbeck's central London location and the fact you meet people from all over the world.

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Next steps

Come and visit us

Find out what it's like to study at Birkbeck, in the heart of central London, by coming to one of our open days. You can speak to academics, attend talks and take a campus tour.

Our Subjects

Whatever your chosen subject, studying at Birkbeck gives you access to world-leading teaching right in the heart of London.

Applying to Birkbeck

Read about entry requirements and the application process for both home and international students, so you can get started on your journey to studying at Birkbeck.

Financial support

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

The Birkbeck experience

Student life

Find out what it's like to study in the heart of central London and what facilities and services are on offer to students.

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.

Student stories

Birkbeck has an incredibly diverse student body. Read some of their inspirational stories and find out what studying at Birkbeck has done for them.

International students

With its central London location, Birkbeck is a fantastic place to study for international students.

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photo of black and black-mixed heritage students sitting on the grass reading.

Black History Month 2026: Amplifying Black voices at Birkbeck

Birkbeck’s Amplify programme seeks to address the challenges for Black and Black mixed heritage students with dedicated opportunities to explore career pathways, meet industry professionals and gain practical experience.
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Events

Events calendar

Come along to an open event or a public lecture to get a feel for life at Birkbeck.
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Campus life

Our campus is based in central London, close to museums, galleries, shops, restaurants and lots of parks and green spaces.