Birkbeck University of London

Birkbeck, University of London is a long-established university that specialises in flexible higher education designed to fit around work and other commitments. Founded over 200 years ago with a mission to widen access to education, it now has a diverse student body, including thousands of full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students from more than 100 countries. Birkbeck offers a broad portfolio of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and research level, alongside short courses and certificates of higher education, with study options available on campus in central London and online. The university emphasises evening and flexible learning so that learners can progress without putting their careers on hold. As part of the University of London, Birkbeck awards internationally recognised qualifications and is a research-intensive institution, with the majority of its research rated world-leading or internationally excellent in REF 2021. Its teaching and research are often cross-disciplinary and socially engaged, with strong links to employers and external partners. While the website does not describe apprenticeships specifically, Birkbeck’s flexible provision and focus on boosting careers make it suitable for workforce development and upskilling initiatives.