Birkbeck College Philosophy Certificate Programme

"reduction in courses would limit attractiveness of the programme"

"I have greatly appreciated these courses over the years."

"How can a course which is sold out be uneconomic? There must instead be something wrong with the way the organisation looks at this product. This should be the chance to explore innovative ways to reduce unnecessary costs and to broaden the appeal and cus"

"Tragedy to lose only p/time academically rigorous course in London. Importnat entry route for many into formal BA and other courses in Philosophy in a way not availoable by any other means except OU."

"This is a step backward.Those who made this narrow-minded decision need to reflect on the IDEA OF EDUCATION.The closure of this popular philosophy programme is nothing less than an act of intellectual vandalism motivated by short-sighted free market ethos"

"Since time immemorial it has been the mark of any serious education that it has foregrounded philosophy. If humanity becomes only interested in outcomes then we are all doomed."

"Birkbeck philosophy evening courses are simply invaluable. Over 12 years they have become part of my life. Now 74, I say to my friends, "To keep fit I row and do philosophy!" Please keep them going somehow."

"The Birkbeck Philosophy Certificate Programme in its current form has enormous appeal to a wide range of interested learners. The proposed changes will serve to make the certificate much less imaginative, distinctive and appealing."

"The philosophy department appear to be unable to understand the needs of their students"

"This assault on an essential part of London cultural life must be resisted."

"It would be an impoverishment for Birkbeck, its students and prospective students, to limit quality and opportunity for learning by reducing courses and lowering the calibre of the Philosophy programme"

"Why kill off something that makes a positive contibution to the qulaity of life of many people?"

"More non-accredited courses the way to go?"