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Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck is a world-class research and teaching institution, a vibrant centre of academic excellence and London's only specialist provider of evening higher education. Birkbeck's academic reputation attracts many full-time postgraduate and research students.

Expertise at a glance
About Birkbeck, University of London
Facilities
Student life

Expertise at a glance

Subjects
Subjects rated as 'internationally excellent' include:
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • English
  • Law
  • Politics
Research excellence
  • Research in 11 subject areas at Birkbeck is rated as 'internationally excellent' and 'world leading'.
  • In the 2008 RAE, Birkbeck ranked in the top 25% of UK multi-faculty institutions.
  • Over 90% of Birkbeck academics are research-active and many are renowned world-class experts in their fields.
  • Queen's Anniversary Prize for excellence in higher education research was awarded in 2006. This research was undertaken by Birkbeck's Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development - a leading centre for neuropsychological research.
Overall excellence
  • No. 1 university in London for student satisfaction.
    (National Student Survey 2009)
  • The highest recommendation of broad confidence in its academic standards from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) has been awarded to Birkbeck.

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About Birkbeck, University of London

As a college of the University of London, Birkbeck awards internationally respected University of London qualifications.

If you do progress to study your degree with Birkbeck, you'll find that it offers a unique learning experience as you'll be studying alongside students who have professional work experience in the subject being studied.

Birkbeck students find that this enriches their learning experience, as they are able to hear about real-life experiences and apply this knowledge to their academic studies.

Students come to Birkbeck from all over the world and join a truly diverse community.

The mix of backgrounds makes for dynamic discussions in class, widening of horizons and a cosmopolitan London experience.

One of the advantages of studying at Birkbeck is that as most teaching takes place in the evening, this frees you up during the day. You may use this time for private study or to work part-time.

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Facilities

Birkbeck students have access to world-class facilities, which have recently undergone a £18.5 million revitalisation.

The main building houses a five-floor library with 335 study places, and contains a suite of new lecture theatres and teaching rooms. Student services include a modern IT network, Student Centre for advice and information, and on-site catering facilities.

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Student life

Students come to Birkbeck from all over the world and represent over 120 countries.

This makes for a student community that is as diverse and cosmopolitan as London's population and one in which students find it easy to fit in and make new friends.

Visit the Birkbeck website to find out more.

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Master of Birkbeck

David Latchman

"Birkbeck prides itself in giving students the very best education in an institution where the teaching is informed by our outstanding research excellence."

Professor David S Latchman
Master of Birkbeck