For in-depth advice and guidance on whether you qualify for financial support
Student Loans
College bursaries, fee reductions or additional assistance
By telephone or email
Face-to-face by appointment only
Academic Skills/Learning Development
Workshops and lectures throughout the year.
Available to enrolled students only.
Series of on-line tutorials – each around 15-20 minutes. Open to all.
Covers a range of areas and some subject-specific tutorials
My Birkbeck Student Centre and University Square Stratford Helpdesk
First point of contact for a range of administrative issues.
Signpost to specialist advice where necessary.
Assist with enrolments, Id cards, various letters.
Support for self-service.
Drop off point for administrative documents not coursework (Central London but not Stratford).
Careers & Employability Service
Events and information services for current students and alumni
Resources on managing your career.
Access to internships and jobs.
Resources on starting your own business and student enterprise.
Wellbeing Services (part of Student Services):
Counselling Service
Confidential service to talk about personal issues that impact upon studies or overall experience at university.
50 minute initial assessment, from there a range of services may be offered including One off Consultations, Individual Brief Focused Counselling, Referrals to Specialist Services, Psycho- educational Workshops and Self-help Resources
Telephone or email for appointments.
Disability & Dyslexia Service
Disability & Dyslexia Service – starting point to ensure support.
Provide advice on specific adjustments that need to be made in classes, seminars and with coursework
Disability Support in the Library and IT Services
Specialist equipment and software
Exam support
Disability learning support and training
Help with applications for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA)
Mental Health
Arranges Mental Health Mentoring
Advice to staff on dealing with students with (suspected) mental health problems