Top reasons to choose Birkbeck - Birkbeck, University of London

Why Birkbeck?

Located in the heart of the capital and part of the prestigious University of London, we have over 200 years' experience enabling our students to fit studying around their busy lives.

Join us, and as a student you could:

choose when and how you study
gain a prestigious University of London degree
study in the heart of London
boost your career prospects
and become part of and learn from our diverse community.

What you can study

A different way to learn - choose when to study

Study that fits around you

Explore our full range of study options and understand what could work for you, your schedule and your commitments.

Study in the evening

Most of our courses offer an evening timetable with classes between 6pm and 9pm.

Study in the daytime

Many of our courses offer a daytime timetable, which is normally in the afternoons.

Combine daytime and evening study

Some of our undergraduate courses allow you to choose between daytime and evening study on a module-by-module basis so you can create a timetable that works for you.

A different way to learn - choose how to study

Hyflex learning

Many of our postgraduate courses use hyflex technology which allows students who are eligible to do so, to join some of their classes online and take part in them fully alongside those in the classroom.

Study full-time or part-time

Most of our courses give you the choice of studying either full-time or part-time. Find out how the pace of the course could help you learn.

Study in the heart of London

Our campus is located in the historic and thriving central London area of Bloomsbury - named 'one of the best places to live in London 2025' by The Times.

Our campus, is surrounded by book stores, coffee shops, museums and leafy green spaces.

And if you study on campus with us, you'll have also have access to all of our on-campus student facilities including places to work and study, eat and meet with other students.

We are easily accessible by public transport, close to zone 1 tube stations, 24-hour buses running around campus and short walk to major transport hubs Euston, London St Pancras and King's Cross.

Gain a University of London degree

We're part of the University of London, one of the world’s largest and best-known universities.

Find out more about the benefits

Boost your career prospects at Birkbeck

Our award-winning Careers and Enterprise service supports students to develop their career. Many of our courses also enable you to undertake micro placements or internships and all of our degrees will equip you with the transferrable skills that employers look for. The latest Government figures show that Birkbeck graduates' median earnings are 17th in UK universities and 8th in London a year after graduating (DfE LEO 2025).

Supporting your career

A university that represents and supports you

Our students reflect the diversity of London. They come from over 140 countries worldwide and and a broad range of backgrounds, and they span ages from 18-80. What unites them is a passion for learning and a determination to succeed. We embrace and celebrate difference and recognise the value that this adds to learning at Birkbeck.

Student life

Birkbeck is all about making study work for you. You can choose the university experience you want so it works around your life.

Students' Union

Run by students, for students, the SU offers support, guidance and a place for people to get involved and meet fellow students.

Student Services

Our range of student services are here to support you every step of your student journey. Our advisors are on hand to talk about money matters, wellbeing, careers and more.

International student life

Become part of Birkbeck’s international student community

Find out more about life as an international student