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Organisational structure

Birkbeck is led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sally Wheeler OBE and is made up of three academic faculties and a number of professional services departments which all report to her.

View Birkbeck's organisational structure (PDF).

Faculty of Business and Law

The Faculty of Business and Law comprises Birkbeck Business School and Birkbeck Law School. 

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is made up of three schools and one centre: the School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication; the School of Historical Studies; the School of Social Sciences and the Birkbeck Centre for Counselling.

Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science contains three schools: the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences; the School of Natural Sciences; and the School of Psychological Sciences. 

Professional Services

The efficient running of Birkbeck is supported by the professional services departments. 

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience)

  • Education Directorate
  • Development and Alumni

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation)

  • Research Office
  • Innovation Support Unit
  • Human Resources

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Innovation and Academic Development)

Chief Financial Officer

  • Finance
  • Planning and Strategic Projects
  • Registry
  • Information Services
  • Estates and Facilities

College Secretary

  • College Secretariat

Marketing and External Relations