Birkbeck University- a uni for young people?

I'm thinking of applying to Birkbeck Uni for its journalism course. I'd say its one of my top choices because all the modules are optional from year 2 and onwards. For a person such as myself, I'm not thinking of going into broadcast so its perfect for me since broadcast isn't compulsory.

But I was told by my tutor that I shouldn't apply because of its adult environment. What I think he means by adult is that postgraduates tend to go there? I'm not sure. I was told that there are more of those in their 30's than there are young students by an advisor. Although, a few students from my college go there now so I don't think it should be a big deal.

I don't really know the university but it's just a few bus stops away from me which is convenient. I'm also considering on going to an open evening but slightly concerned that I will be in a crowd full of middle aged grown ups and there's midget me. Haha.

Nonetheless, I consider myself quite mature but is there any societies or any social aspects for young students (straight out of sixth form/college)?
I wouldn't mind if the uni was a bit toned down social wise than other unis because I'm not into parties but I do want to join a society and find myself a new social circle.


Thanks in advance.

don't they have their lectures in the evening?

It's not really likely to be what you are after at your age, tbh.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birkbeck,_University_of_London

Hmm thanks for your input. But I do know a few exceptions :/
The link doesn't really specifically mention having older students.

It's a university that does all its teaching in the evenings because it is aimed at older students who have full time jobs, families, mortgages and other commitments, but who want to fit degree level study around their other commitments, often on a part time basis.

I'd agree with CLR that it's probably not what you want at your stage of life.

However, the saving grace of studying there is that it is part of the University of London, so you could get involved with other University of London college's societies fairly easily (eg UCL, KCL, SOAS)

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Well, it has part time courses taken in the evening, with the aim of being accessible to people who work during the day, and it does not have its own halls of residence, so it's up to you to decide if this fits the bill of what 18 year olds want.