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I AGREEWith a history that dates back 200 years, Birkbeck, University of London is unique in that it delivers its near-300 postgraduate courses in the evenings, enabling students to work or focus on other commitments during the day. Courses can be studied full-time or part-time and some can be studied through distance learning.
Birkbeck is one of the world’s leading research universities and provides its 700 postgraduate research students with a vibrant and intellectually challenging research environment. It’s home to 54 research institutes and centres, based in the following schools:
Spread across two London campuses - in Bloomsbury and Stratford – students benefit from a wide range of facilities including a five-story library, an award-winning cinema, and art gallery, excellent sports facilities, and a range of cafes,
Birkbeck was applauded in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, for the quality and impact of its research. 73% of Birkbeck’s research was classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. Their research was found to be highly relevant and impactful on our everyday lives – influencing policy-makers or trialing pioneering new medicines.
Birkbeck, University of London students on Postgraduate Search say:
“Good support and structure, and everyone has been super friendly.”
“Supportive environment, excellent teaching.”
“Great lectures, teachers, classmates etc.”
Birkbeck, University of London is among the first few institutions in the UK to offer affordable university education to students and admit women as students. Established in 1823, Birkbeck became a part of the University of London in 1920. With more than 20 academic departments - Birkbeck offers a variety of postgraduate and doctoral programmes.
at Birkbeck, University of London
JUN2021
This virtual open evening will provide the opportunity to find out more about studying at Birkbeck, University of London, our undergraduate and postgraduate course offers, and what it is like to be a student here. The virtual session will give you the chance to talk to our academics, current students and support servic...