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Study that fits around you

At Birkbeck, we're experienced at providing a range of study options that fit around the needs and busy lives of our students.

What does this mean for you?

  • Our courses are offered with an evening timetable (between 6pm and 9pm) and many courses have a daytime option with classes in the afternoon.
  • You can choose to study most of our courses part-time or full-time.
  • We have the option for you to choose your own timetable and mix daytime and evening timetables on a selection of our undergraduate courses, giving you ultimate flexibility.
  • We have a range of options on a course-by-course basis for you to select to study your course on campus, online or through a mixed approach.

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Study any time

Full-time and part-time study explained

We offer the majority of our undergraduate, postgraduate and MPhil/PhD courses both full-time and part-time. Learn more about what might work for you.

Courses with daytime options

You can now study in the daytime on many of our courses - find out more.

Undergraduate courses with choose your own timetable

Find out how you can tailor your course timetable to help you fit studying around your other life commitments.

Study in a way that suits you

On-campus learning

Find out what courses are available to study on campus.

Online learning

Discover what courses you can study 100% online.

A Flexible Approach

Learn about the selected courses that let you mix on-campus and online options to suit you.

Distance Learning via the University of London

These degrees are awarded by the University of London with academic direction provided by Birkbeck.

Birkbeck Flexible Master's

Experience the best of Birkbeck teaching wherever you are in the UK with our on-campus/at home/at work master's courses.

HyFlex

We offer HyFlex learning so you can benefit from choosing to take your classes on campus or online. Find out more.

Guides to your study options

Which course is right for me?

Use our guide to help you choose the right university course at the right level for you.

Choosing the right research degree

We offer research degrees in over 40 subject areas - use our guide to choose the right research degree for you.

Teaching and assessment

Find out more about how you will be taught at Birkbeck and the different methods of assessement.

Come and meet us

Join us on open days and campus tours to talk to students and staff and explore our London location.

Find out more about our open days and evenings