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Search for short courses or certificates of higher education (modular enrolment) here. Or visit our course page to search for undergraduate, postgraduate and MPhil/PhD courses and certificates of higher education (programme enrolment).

Short courses

We offer a wide range of short courses in a variety of subjects, from introductory to more advanced postgraduate courses. People study our short courses for a range of reasons, including for professional development, personal interest or as a taster or stepping stone into higher education. You can even build them up to gain a Certificate of Higher Education (modular enrolment).  

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A-Z of short courses at Birkbeck

See a full list of short courses that Birkbeck has available.

A-Z of Certificates of Higher Education (modular enrolment) at Birkbeck

See a full list of Certificates of Higher Education (modular enrolment) that Birkbeck has available.

Birkbeck short courses and Certificates of Higher Education explained

Learn more about our short courses and the different types of Certificate of Higher Education we offer.

Financial information for short courses and certificates of higher education

Find out what financial information is available for students interested in short courses and Certificates of Higher Education.

Short-term study visa

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Study a short course at Birkbeck

We provide a wide range of short courses in a variety of subjects. In addition to one-day courses, we offer Certificates of Higher Education and advanced courses at postgraduate level.

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Elizabeth and Daniel Peltz OBE pledge five-year commitment to boost Birkbeck postgraduate scholarships

A new £87,500 gift from Birkbeck alumnus Daniel Peltz OBE and his wife Elizabeth will guarantee five years of scholarship funding for postgraduate students across the Faculties of Science, and Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Dirty money and the abuse of privilege

Professor Adam Geary from the School of Law discusses the idea that the offshore industry has been used to conceal large amounts of money from governments.