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Undergraduate (BA, BSc, LLB, CertHE programme enrolment)

Postgraduate (MA, MSc, LLM, MRes)

MPhil/PhD research

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What you can study at Birkbeck

Undergraduate courses

Browse our full- 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.

Student life at Birkbeck

Students share their experience of studying at Birkbeck and what life is like at our central London campus.

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Ways of studying

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.

Distance learning courses with the University of London

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

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.

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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News

Birkbeck brings together its counselling and psychotherapy courses in new centre

Birkbeck has a long history of excellence in the teaching of counselling and counselling skills and is known for attracting students from a wide range of backgrounds to its courses.

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PHOTO OF TEAM BIRKBECK STUDENTS AT MALET STREET CAMPUS

National Student Survey 2024: Student satisfaction in teaching is top at Birkbeck

Results, published this week, capture the views of final year undergraduates and reflect positively on teaching and the overall student experience at Birkbeck.

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photo of students and academics at BAME doctoral conference

Birkbeck runs its first ever Doctoral Conference for ethnic minority and mixed ethnic backgrounds

Students from the university’s Diversity 100 programme highlighted the need for more effective networking with a focus on opportunities for underrepresented groups to channel diverse perspectives and bring their research to the fore.

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Events calendar

Introduction to MA AI, Ethics and Society - October 2025 Entry

13 January 2025
12:00 — 13:00

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Introduction to BA Environment, Culture and Communication - October 2025 Entry

14 January 2025
12:00 — 13:00

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Events calendar

Reading Group: Environment and History (January)

20 January 2025
15:00 — 17:00

Birkbeck 28 Russell Square

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Meet Birkbeck’s 2023/24 Chevening scholars

Each year the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers the prestigious Chevening Scholarship to promising students chosen for their leadership potential and academic promise.