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Search for short courses or certificates of higher education (modular enrolment) here. Or visit our course page to search for undergraduate, postgraduate and MPhil/PhD courses and certificates of higher education (programme enrolment).

We offer a wide range of short courses in a variety of subjects, from introductory to more advanced postgraduate courses. People study our short courses for a range of reasons, including for professional development, personal interest or as a taster or stepping stone into higher education. You can even build them up to gain a Certificate of Higher Education (modular enrolment).

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A-Z of short courses at Birkbeck

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Birkbeck short courses and Certificates of Higher Education explained

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Financial information for short courses and certificates of higher education

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Study a short course at Birkbeck

We provide a wide range of short courses in a variety of subjects. In addition to one-day courses, we offer Certificates of Higher Education and advanced courses at postgraduate level.

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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.

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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

Uni Connect Student Finance for Non-UK Nationals Webinar

11 December 2023
14:30 — 16:00

Online
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Fake or Real News? (Digital Information Skills Workshop) at the British Library

12 December 2023
10:00 — 12:00

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UG Taster Lecture BBA Culinary Industry Management

12 December 2023
13:00 — 13:30

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Podcast

Dirty money and the abuse of privilege

Professor Adam Geary from the School of Law discusses the idea that the offshore industry has been used to conceal large amounts of money from governments.

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Overcoming the odds

Student Warren O'Keefe talks about overcoming homelessness and addiction to achieve his academic goals at Birkbeck.

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Reframing human-predator relations

Dr Simon Pooley investigates if humans and predators can coexist in areas where habitats are shrinking.