Disability support

The Disability and Dyslexia Service provides advice, guidance and support to both current and prospective disabled students. We work closely and in partnership with disabled students, academic departments, and other services to ensure the reasonable adjustments you need to succeed on your course are in place. We also assist students in securing support from the Disabled Students' Allowance.

We know that the word 'disability' can mean different things to different people and you may not have thought of yourself as being disabled before, but it is worth considering whether you might be entitled to support.

We recommend that all new students meet with us so we can ensure that their support is in place.

Contact us

Our Disability Advisers offer appointments via the telephone, MS Teams or in person Monday to Friday.
To arrange an appointment, contact our Student Advice team on +44 (0) 20 3907 0700 or email the team.

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How we can help

We aim to enable all of our students to participate fully in their studies.

Getting support at Birkbeck

You need to follow these steps in order to ensure you get appropriate support from Birkbeck.

Study support plan

If you declare a disability in your application, you will be asked to complete a Study Support Plan and provide medical evidence of your disability or dyslexia.

Free Dyslexia Screening

If you’ve ever wondered whether you have dyslexia, you are welcome to come for a free dyslexia screening. This is open to current students.

Disabled Students' Allowance

Government grants for specialist equipment and one-to-one support.

Needs assessments

You will be asked to have a needs assessment once your Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) has been approved.

Birkbeck Financial Support Scheme

These discretionary awards are intended to help towards your course costs.

Disability Support in the Library

Disabled and dyslexic students on our central London, Bloomsbury, campus can access a wide range of assistive technology and library support.

Wheelchair-accessible accommodation

A number of wheelchair-accessible rooms are available from the University of London Housing Services.

Alternative Exam Arrangements

Talk to us during the module confirmation/exam registration process to ensure that the appropriate arrangements are in place for you to take your exam(s).

Ability programme

This programme is a dedicated careers and employability course for students and recent graduates with a disability or neurodiverse condition.

Events and updates

Find out more about the Disability and Dyslexia Service’s latest events for applicants and current students.