BIRKBECK UNIVERSITY

ADVANTAGE BIRKBECK

Many organisations do not survive 200 years, but even fewer do so in a manner that their founders would recognise.

Since Dr George Birkbeck created the London Mechanics’ Institution in 1823, the organisation that is now Birkbeck, University of London, has been the gateway for ambitious people to study in the evening. In doing so they change their own lives – and have an immediate impact on business, the economy and our entire society.

Established in 1823 to educate working Londoners, Birkbeck remains true to its original mission. For nearly two centuries it has offered a unique way to study, with evening lectures making it possible for students to work, or pursue other daytime commitments, while they learn. Whilst 35% of the College’s students are full-time, it continues to be a leading proponent of and advocate for part-time, higher education.

There are lots of great reasons to study at Birkbeck, and here are just a few: 

• We are part of the world-famous University of London. 
• We have two campuses: one in the heart of academic London in Bloomsbury, and the other in the creative hub of Stratford, east London. 
• We award internationally recognised University of London qualifications. 
• We are one of the world’s leading research universities, with a vibrant community of researchers. 
• Our teaching is in the evenings, so your days are free to study, work, intern or do your own thing. 
• You will be studying alongside, and networking with, London’s working professionals.  
• Birkbeck’s classrooms are a true melting pot, filled with diverse people of different backgrounds, different ages and different career and life stages. 
• We are a truly global university, with students from over 120 countries. 
• We offer comprehensive careers, English language, study skills and other support. 

Birkbeck is nearly 200 years old: we were established in 1823, to give working Londoners access to higher education.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

POSTGRADUATE DEGREES

For most Master’s degrees, we require the equivalent of a UK Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree (class 2:1 or 2:2, with honours). You must also meet our minimum English language entry requirements.

• Applicants will normally be required to achieve a first-class/first division mark in their undergraduate programme at a good institution of higher education in India. At the discretion of academic departments, students with degrees awarded by top universities such as the University of Mumbai, University of Delhi, University of Calcutta, Indian Institute of Technology and University of Pune, may be accepted with high second-class/high second division marks.
  • For programmes requiring a UK 2:1: first-class degree, 60% or equivalent. Students with a high second-class degree, 55%+ or equivalent, from one of the top institutions may also be considered at the discretion of the department.
  • For programmes requiring a UK 2:2: high second-class degree, 55% or equivalent. Students below this mark who have attended one of the top institutions may be considered at the discretion of the department.
• UK NARIC advises that a new 10-point GPA scale has been introduced in many universities. The figures below can be used to compare GPA score to percentage scores:
  • 8.00-10.00 (75-100%; English translation or equivalent: First class with distinction)
  • 6.50-7.99 (65-74%; English translation or equivalent: First class
  • 5.50-6.49 (50-64%; English translation or equivalent: Second class)
  • 4.50-5.49 (40-49%; English translation or equivalent: Third class/Pass).
• If you do not meet these criteria, you can apply for Birkbeck’s International Foundation Programme, which acts as a bridge between undergraduate and postgraduate study, preparing students to study a Master’s degree in the UK. There are progression pathways onto various courses at Birkbeck.
• Another option is the Master’s Foundation programme, which is available for 2- or 3-term progression onto a wide range of Master’s degrees at Birkbeck.

• MPhil/PhD degrees: for most MPhil/PhD degrees, we require the equivalent of a good UK Master’s degree. You must also meet our minimum English language entry requirements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS (Academic): overall score of 6.5, with 6.0 in each subtest.
• Some subject areas, including arts policy and management, English literature, law and psychology, require higher English language scores. Many MPhil/PhD programmes also require higher English language entry requirements.

IELTS (Academic): overall score of 7.0, with 6.5 in each subtest and at least 7.0 in the Writing subtest

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Our students come to us with a wide assortment of qualifications and experience, and we believe that this variety adds to the Birkbeck student experience. We welcome applications from students with no previous qualifications or those with no recent experience of higher education.

Applicants from India can be considered for direct entry onto undergraduate degrees if they meet the minimum entry requirements below;

• • Minimum qualification/grade: Higher Secondary Certificate/All India Senior School Certificate/Higher School Certificate/Indian School Certificate (ISC)/Intermediate Certificate/Pre-University Course awarded on completion of Standard XII.
  • Notes: Minimum accepted grades vary from 60 to 80% depending on the examining board (see below)
    • Indian Board name: HSC XII – CBSE/CISCE/Maharashtra Boards; CCD equivalent: 65%; BBC equivalent: 70%; AAB equivalent: 75%
    • Indian Board name: HSC XII – West Bengal State Board; CCD equivalent: 55%; BBC equivalent: 60%; AAB equivalent: 65%
    • Indian Board name: HSC XII – All other state Boards; CCD equivalent: 70%; BBC equivalent: 75%; AAB equivalent: 80%.
• Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A-levels will be considered for direct admission to our undergraduate degree programmes. IB requirements range from 28 to 30, depending on the course.
• Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements can complete a Foundation course and can progress onto Birkbeck’s Bachelor programmes.

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