irkbeck, University of London is a public research university located in Bloomsbury, central London, and is part of the University of London. Founded in 1823, it is internationally recognised for its distinctive evening-teaching model, which allows students to combine higher education with work or other daytime commitments. Birkbeck offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes across the arts, humanities, social sciences, law, business, and science, and is known for its strong research culture and diverse, mature student community.