Birkbeck, University of London Reviews 

12
•
TrustScore 2 out of 5

2.0

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

2.0

Poor

TrustScore 2 out of 5

12 reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

No history of asking for reviews

This company hasn't invited their customers, so reviews may not be representative

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

2.0

All reviews

(12)

3 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review

We perform checks on reviews

Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Only care about money

I paid to do my MA here in 2012, over £10k. The teaching was horrendous. I was then mugged in my first month and subsequently had a mental breakdown. I was offered no support. I was unable to go on with my degree, asked to defer and then eventually just ghosted by the university. I was not allowed to complete my course or get any money back. This has had a profound effect on my life. AVOID THIS UNIVERSITY THEY ARE NOT GOOD PEOPLE.

November 10, 2026
Unprompted review
Advertisement
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If there was a lower mark they deserve…

If there was a lower mark they deserve it and have earned it.
If you have time to waste and mooney to waste they are perfect. Zero support zero customer service or care. I was unfairly expelled for late payments. No one wants to correct their mistake.
Avoid like the pandemi.
We will still meet in court soon or resolve!

June 24, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Most unhelpful people

Most unhelpful people. I have problems with travel and asked for help with my mental problem. Nothing was offered. Now I been kicked out because I couldn't attend lessons . I keep on getting emails saying if I need any help. I hope anyone who may have medical problems keeps away from birkbeck as you will find your not welcome

February 4, 2025
Unprompted review
Advertisement
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This university is operated by criminals.

If you decide to pay the £9,250 yearly fee to study at this university, get ready to be betrayed, silenced, ostracised, ignored, and shunned when you raise an issue. Not only do they not adhere to rules and regulations, they will also disclose your personal information.

September 21, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Masters Comp Sc

I'm afraid it's true ! Program: MSc Computer Sci. online.
Academic content actually quite good but virtually no tuition as you have to teach yourself. No feedback unless you demand it. Results release are terrible , remember my first year waiting almost a year for results. After spending almost £?0,000 + on fees. Nothing to show. Admin at college and University of London is absolutely dreadful. Many weeks if months to respond. Usually negatively. Ripping off students !
Only positive is Course Director Dr M.Harris without him course would collapse !

June 24, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Terrible staffing

Terrible staffing, is disorganized, which causes anxiety for its students. The lecturers are the only reason I gave them two stars - they are fantastic scholars. I am writing this as a current student. The ASK system we use for inquiries is good but two people may say completely different things which resulted in me handing in an essay late - major anxiety. I would not recommend this university because the administration is poor.

May 13, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

im currently doing an economics module…

im currently doing an economics module with Prof Junting Yu. I am writing this reference because I am FINALLY understanding what I am being taught. I like the prof's way of teaching, the topic finally makes sense and I can understand the need of theorisation of concepts, whereas I didn't understand this before. This week we are doing institutions and I love the way she breaks it down to show why institutions are important both financially and politically. also I never used to understand 'marginal' costs. but Prof Yu put it in a really simple to understand way. the cost of making one more unit. and I think why didn't anyone tell me this before? it's quite simple when its explained properly. I am enjoying this term, I like the way the timetable appears to be simplified. I am also enjoying preparing for lectures and attending them.

November 30, 2023
Unprompted review
Advertisement
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Birkbeck is AWFUL Honestly- I’m at Birkbeck & I’ve NEVER…

Honestly- I’m at Birkbeck & I’ve NEVER been SO frustrated in my life. The inefficiency here is EPIC!! It just took me 20 minutes to find my lecture room.

I did my masters at Westminster & my LPC. I wholeheartedly recommend that institution.

Birkbeck has great lecturers- if you can find the lecture rooms or the material.

This is the WORST experience in an educational institution I’ve had in my life

March 8, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WORST UNIVERSITY OF ALL TIME IN BRITISH…

WORST UNIVERSITY OF ALL TIME IN BRITISH HISTORY !!!! AVOID AVOID AVOID AT ALL COST ..

Hello , My name is Zakria Sajjad . I was enrolled for 2020 certificate for allied medicine but was not able to continue to do study.
One of the main reason WAS COVID - 19 and My bad health condition I contacted them they did not offered me any kind of support and asked me to pay in FULL even I did not attend any class IN PERSON. and fee department is not picking my call for more then 6 months !!

RIPPING OFF POOR STUDENTS !!

February 10, 2022
Unprompted review

Is this your company?

Claim your profile to access Trustpilot’s free business tools and connect with customers.

Get free account

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look