New Courses at Birkbeck

MSc Global Governance and Emerging Powers This programme aims to foster an advanced understanding of two increasingly interconnected phenomena in world politics: the response of states, international institutions and non-governmental actors to the opportunities and challenges of globalisation and the enhanced international economic and political influence of emerging powers such as Brazil, Russia, India and China. It uses concepts, theories and evidence from the study of international relations, comparative politics and public policy to understand real-world policy problems across different sectors of the global economic and political system.  Entry requirements and full details are here.

A full summary of the full time courses on offer at Birkbeck is available here

UCAS applications 2013/14 still open

Unlike some other quality London institutions, Birkbeck is still accepting applications to full time undergraduate courses through UCAS.  You may already be aware that our provision in this area increased dramatically this year, and we now offer around 40 full time undergraduate courses.  Average application turnaround times are currently 4 days.

A full summary of these courses can be found here.  For more details, please contact your country manager or the International Office.

Postgraduate courses filling quickly

Postgraduate courses are recruiting strongly, and on certain programmes spaces are filling fast.

We would reccommend that you encourage interested students to submit their application as soon as possible, to ensure they don't miss out.

Further guidance on how to apply and supporting documents required can be found here.

Science without Borders Scheme

The School of Science announced its support for the Brazilian scheme which funds PhD research with a visit from Professor Glaucius Oliva of the University of Sao Paulo on 7th May.  SwB aims to send 100,000 Brazilian students and researchers on undergraduate sandwich courses, PhD sandwich courses and full PhD programmes at universities across the world.  It is being administered by CAPES and CNPq on behalf of the Brazilian government, and is supported in the UK by Universities UK.

Professor Oliva also gave this years JD Bernal Lecture at Birkbeck titled 'From structural biology of neglected diseases to Brazilian science.'

2013/14 Tuition Fees Confirmed

Please note that the tuition fees for all courses beginning in 2013/14 have now been confirmed, and have only risen at the rate of inflation.

You can find full details of the fees under the individual listings for each course on our website.

Intercollegiate Halls accommodation applications now open

Applications for places in Intercollegiate Halls are now open.  Students holding a conditional or unconditional offer, who have accepted their place to study in 2013, can apply by completing an application form

Forms should be returned to the International Office. 

Full details of the different Halls are on the Univeristy of London website.

Application deadline is Sunday 14th July 2013, and successful applicants will be notified by email shortly after this date.  

International Office Contacts

North-East Asia (except Taiwan): Matt Dean
South Asia : Jonah Duffin
South-East Asia, Taiwan and Turkey: David Tupper
UK-based: Sarah Whitaker