What is Birkbeck like for undergraduate students? LLB Law with Language
Hi all,
I was studying in my first year of LLB at SOAS and then I had to drop out because of a family breakdown. I need to work now, and I have more responsibilites in general so I was worried I would not be able to return to school. I decided to re-apply for University since I am more stable and ready to go back now but I am kind of bummed by the fact I can't apply to a lot of universities because I could not sit the LNAT this year.
However I read about Birkbeck as I heard it has evening classes and are designed for students who are working or have extra responsibilities. I also saw the offer the Law with Language degree which is something I really would like to study. I informally study Japanese by myself and I could not find a school that offered a good focused Japanese program in London or in combination with Law. I think Birkbeck and Sussex are the only Universities that offer this degree.
So I would like to know what Birkbeck is like. I have seen students from there since I was at SOAS before and they seem much older. But now I am going back into first year and I will be 20 and I have been worried about the social implications of this. I found adjusting into SOAS and my LLB very exhausting and alienating.
Thank you,
Kay
I was studying in my first year of LLB at SOAS and then I had to drop out because of a family breakdown. I need to work now, and I have more responsibilites in general so I was worried I would not be able to return to school. I decided to re-apply for University since I am more stable and ready to go back now but I am kind of bummed by the fact I can't apply to a lot of universities because I could not sit the LNAT this year.
However I read about Birkbeck as I heard it has evening classes and are designed for students who are working or have extra responsibilities. I also saw the offer the Law with Language degree which is something I really would like to study. I informally study Japanese by myself and I could not find a school that offered a good focused Japanese program in London or in combination with Law. I think Birkbeck and Sussex are the only Universities that offer this degree.
So I would like to know what Birkbeck is like. I have seen students from there since I was at SOAS before and they seem much older. But now I am going back into first year and I will be 20 and I have been worried about the social implications of this. I found adjusting into SOAS and my LLB very exhausting and alienating.
Thank you,
Kay
Reply 1
hi there, I think given that you will need to work, Birkbeck would be the ideal place to combine both studies and work/life. Granted it isn't like a typical university with many 'younger, straight to university' type students, there are increasingly more and more such students so I think it will suit you well. I wish you well in your pursuit!
Reply 2
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by cellineHi all,
I was studying in my first year of LLB at SOAS and then I had to drop out because of a family breakdown. I need to work now, and I have more responsibilites in general so I was worried I would not be able to return to school. I decided to re-apply for University since I am more stable and ready to go back now but I am kind of bummed by the fact I can't apply to a lot of universities because I could not sit the LNAT this year.
However I read about Birkbeck as I heard it has evening classes and are designed for students who are working or have extra responsibilities. I also saw the offer the Law with Language degree which is something I really would like to study. I informally study Japanese by myself and I could not find a school that offered a good focused Japanese program in London or in combination with Law. I think Birkbeck and Sussex are the only Universities that offer this degree.
So I would like to know what Birkbeck is like. I have seen students from there since I was at SOAS before and they seem much older. But now I am going back into first year and I will be 20 and I have been worried about the social implications of this. I found adjusting into SOAS and my LLB very exhausting and alienating.
Thank you,
Kay
I was studying in my first year of LLB at SOAS and then I had to drop out because of a family breakdown. I need to work now, and I have more responsibilites in general so I was worried I would not be able to return to school. I decided to re-apply for University since I am more stable and ready to go back now but I am kind of bummed by the fact I can't apply to a lot of universities because I could not sit the LNAT this year.
However I read about Birkbeck as I heard it has evening classes and are designed for students who are working or have extra responsibilities. I also saw the offer the Law with Language degree which is something I really would like to study. I informally study Japanese by myself and I could not find a school that offered a good focused Japanese program in London or in combination with Law. I think Birkbeck and Sussex are the only Universities that offer this degree.
So I would like to know what Birkbeck is like. I have seen students from there since I was at SOAS before and they seem much older. But now I am going back into first year and I will be 20 and I have been worried about the social implications of this. I found adjusting into SOAS and my LLB very exhausting and alienating.
Thank you,
Kay
Hi, I am so sorry to hear about everything going on and glad to hear you are doing better!
If you are struggling to make a choice, the best thing you can do is speak directly to students who go to either of those universities. Both Surrey and Birkbeck have Unibuddies which gives you direct access to students studying the courses you want to apply for. It may also be worth looking into some Open Days and Campus Tours to get a better idea of which university you prefer.
Honestly, there is no easy way around being a little older than other students or a little younger (if you choose Birkbeck). I am sure you realised, but even at SOAS we have quite a diverse age demographic here. Once you look past it, it becomes easier when you focus on similar interests and mix with other cohorts or attend society events to meet more people and open your circle up. It's not really the best advice, but everyone has a different path in life and some people complete their education at different stages. Most people don't really care and are really nice and I really hope that is your experience too.
When you do end up applying to either university, make sure you reach out to support services. You do not always need to stop you degree, there are also options to take a year out in between your degree, if that options sounds better for you. Hopefully that will not be necessary, but it is always good to know your options.
Wishing you all the best!
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