A part of the prestigious University of London, Birkbeck is built for the busy. It has over 200 years’ experience of providing exceptional learning opportunities that are designed to fit in with students’ schedules.
Teaching takes place in the evening, during the day and online, allowing students to work and get a head start on the career ladder, intern and gain valuable experience, or pursue other interests, whilst they study.
Both a world class teaching and research university, Birkbeck’s student body reflects London’s diversity. It attracts students from over 140 countries worldwide to its campus in Bloomsbury, which is a few minutes’ walk from the West End. Everything London has to offer is close by.
The Schools and Colleges Liaison team offers Key Stage 5 and Post 16 students interactive workshops, campus visits, events and expert guidance on applying to and studying at Birkbeck. It helps young people to explore the unique opportunities Birkbeck offers for them to pursue their learning goals and achieve their ambition. Opportunities include:
Applying to university: find out about different university pathways; how to choose the right course; how to navigate UCAS; draft the perfect personal statement; and how to secure a place through Clearing.
Campus experience days: visit and explore the campus ; meet and speak to current Birkbeck students; and attend a taster session on a specific subject
Student life: learn about how to prepare yourself for university; student finance and budgeting; and using Unifrog to compare different universities
Higher education and career fairs: meet Birkbeck staff and student representative and ask them questions about what it’s like to study at Birkbeck.
Study skills: learn how to organise your time as a student; how to read academic text; notetaking; critical analysis; and planning essays
Careers: find out how to write the perfect CV; secure a work experience placement; and enhance your interview skills
