Birkbeck, University of London

London  United Kingdom

Located in the heart of London and a member of the prestigious University of London, Birkbeck has helped students to achieve their academic and career goals for over 200 years. Our teaching is designed so that students can fit it into their busy lives and develop their career, take advantage of all that London has to offer, or maintain other interests, whilst studying for a degree. A leading research university, the quality of our provision and unique offer attracts students from around 150 countries. Our award-winning Careers and Enterprise Service provides career coaching, skills training and support for entrepreneurial projects; with opportunities to work, volunteer or intern while you study. Taught by leading experts, Birkbeck offers over 150 postgraduate programmes, most of which can be studied full-time or part-time in the evenings between 6 pm and 9 pm. Many can also be studied during the day between 2 pm and 5 pm or online.

Why study at Birkbeck, University of London?

Study in a Central London location- with opportunities to work, network and socialise

Fit your learning around your busy life and boost your career by working, interning or volunteering whilst you study - our graduates’ median earnings are 8th in UK and 4th in London just 15 months after graduating

Gain a prestigious University of London degree

4,680

postgraduate students

186

courses

201 - 300

in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2025

London  United Kingdom

main campus

Business & Management (5) Finance (14) Politics & Government (30) Economics (10) Psychology (31) Nursing & Health (27) Philosophy (28) Mathematics (25) Food Sciences (15) Computer Science (8) Law (22) Sociology (33) Information Services (20) Creative Arts & Design (9) Languages, Literature & Culture (21) History & Archaeology (19) Education (11) Linguistics & Classics (23) Communication & Media Studies (7) Biological Sciences (4) Chemistry (6) Geology (18) Physics (29) Social Work (32) Medicine (26) Geography (17) Anthropology (2) Environmental Sciences (13)

About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck has been helping people access education and transform their lives since its foundation over 200 years ago.

A world-class teaching and research institution, we specialise in learning opportunities that students can fit into their busy lives so they can work, intern, volunteer or maintain other commitments outside of university, whilst they study with us.

As well as being known for on-campus teaching in Central London, we are also known for the quality of our online provision. Many of our classrooms are fitted with the latest technology which allows students to join classes remotely and take part fully in lessons alongside those on campus.

For most of our teaching sessions, we also provide high quality online resources which students can work through ahead of their class, allowing the teaching sessions to focus on one-on-one or small group discussions or practicals.

Our research is known for being cross-disciplinary, innovative and socially and politically engaged and as a leading research university, we attract top academics who are not only passionate about what they do, but who design the courses you study. This helps ensure you learn from influential thinkers about the current global challenges.



Our campus is in Bloomsbury, a lively student-centred area in Central London which is home to other members of the University of London, including UCL and SOAS.

All that Central London has to offer is on our doorstep and we are a short walk to numerous mainline and underground stations including King’s Cross, Euston and Tottenham Court Road.

We have our own restaurant, coffee shops, student lounges and bar onsite and Bloomsbury has numerous independent coffee shops and restaurants, as well as beautiful garden squares.

Our student body reflects the diversity of London. Many balance studying with work or other interests and employers recognise this - Birkbeck students are known for being particularly hardworking and committed to achieving. Many also bring expertise and experience to the classroom meaning that students who are starting out on the job market often learn alongside those who have established careers.



Main campus

Birkbeck, University of London

London

United Kingdom