January-start courses

Birkbeck provides life-changing learning with a flexible approach that helps you decide when and how to study. Most of our courses are available to study in the evening, so your days are free to work, study or meet other commitments.

We also offer some postgraduate, short courses and Certificates of Higher Education during the daytime – check our course pages for full details. Several of our January-start postgraduate courses are offered as flexible master's, providing you with the option to study online, on campus or a combination of the two.

If you are an international student, you can find out more about deadlines and how to apply.

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Postgraduate courses

Take your studies to the next level, without giving up your career, with our postgraduate courses starting in January.

MPhil/PhD courses

Take a look at which MRes, MPhil/PhD courses are available as a January start.

How to apply

Read more about the application process so you can feel confident applying for your course at Birkbeck.

Find your country

Find details of entry requirements and equivalencies for over 120 countries worldwide.

Come and Meet us

Visit us on one of our open days or open evenings to find out more about our courses.

Which course is right for you?

You can start at the level that’s right for you, depending on your previous educational experience or qualifications.

Short courses

Explore a new subject area or boost your career with our introductory short courses by choosing from over 60 modules.

Certificates of higher education

Certificates are University of London qualifications, which offer a flexible route to an undergraduate degree.

Postgraduate study at Birkbeck

Current postgraduates tell us what it’s like to study at Birkbeck: they talk about the flexibility of evening study and what it’s like to learn in a stimulating and supportive environment alongside world-class researchers.

Find out more about postgraduate study at Birkbeck

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