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Birkbeck, University of London

(3.8)
25 reviews

Overview

Birkbeck, University of London information

Level of study
Undergraduate57%Postgraduate43%
Mode of study
Full-time58%Part-time42%
Gender ratio
Female54%Male46%Other0%
Where students come from
International11%UK89%
Number of students
8,445
Source: HESA

About Birkbeck, University of London

UCAS code: B24

Source: Birkbeck, University of London

Tuition fees at Birkbeck, University of London

  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £4,225 to £4,765 with the most common fee for a course being £4,765.
  • International students pay between £4,225 and £22,540 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £18,500.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£28.5k

Average graduate salary

80%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

88%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Birkbeck, University of London

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London open days

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Courses

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Here are Birkbeck, University of London's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

120 UCAS points
Finance

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

120 UCAS points
Economics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

120 UCAS points
Psychology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Accounting with Placement

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Business Psychology with Placement

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Computer Science with Placement

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Business Analytics with Placement

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Arts and Humanities

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Computer Science for Cybersecurity

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Digital Media

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Health and Social Care

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Mathematics and Data Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Geography

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Economics and Business

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Law and Human Rights

LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Liberal Arts

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Sociology and Criminology

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Theatre Studies

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

Birkbeck, University of London student reviews

(3.8)
Based on 25 reviews from Birkbeck, University of London's students and alumni
5 star
25%
4 star
38%
3 star
29%
2 star
4%
1 star
4%
All reviews

Showing 24 reviews

Foundation year student

2 years ago

Although i haven't engaged with the student union alot. Its been a not so bad experience. The student union does its best to solve issues.

(3)
Student Union

Foundation year student

2 years ago

The uni life is amazing. Students are respectful in terms of culture and diversity. Its fun to engage with new people and make new friends. London's a big city with lots of opportunities.

(5)
University life

Foundation year student

2 years ago

As its based in London. The cost of living is very high. But i cannot comment on the financial support offered as I did not take it.

(3)
Finance

Foundation year student

2 years ago

The service has been great. Teachers engage with students alot. Especially in seminars

(5)
Support

Foundation year student

2 years ago

Although i expected there to be a gym. But otherwise, the rest of the facilities such as the library or the student union experience has been fantastic.

(4)
Facilities

Foundation year student

2 years ago

Overall, my experience has been extremely great. I only attend university once a week while being a full-time student. Its always fun attending classes and studying in your own time, flexibility is one of the biggest benefits.

(5)
Overall

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Birkbeck, University of London

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

81%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

83%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

80%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

80%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

79%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

86%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

70%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

63%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

69%

low

How well organised is your course?

69%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

75%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

84%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

81%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

57%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

81%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

77%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

86%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

81%

med

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