Birkbeck College Philosophy Certificate Programme

"Very disappointing!"

"throughly enjoyed my course and was planning to take more..."

"It would be a tragedy to curtail this programme so drastically. Isn't this a central part of Birkbeck's mission?"

"Cut philosophy and you get a country of non-voters who can't tell values from policies. Philosophy is vital to democracy! No wonder it emerged at the same time."

"I am very shocked that Birkbeck should try to do such a thing."

"It would be a sad loss if these courses were axed."

"I feel very sad if Birkbeck Philosophy programme will no longer be available in the evening classes as I love this course so much and some tutor has been very helpful like Sam"

"Part of the attraction of the Birkbeck Certificate programme has been the opportunity to study in detail specific philosophers and themes in philosophy. This is lost in the proposed programme and will surely reduce substantially the number of interested a"

"It's a poor reflection on Birkbeck that it can't balance the cost of education with the pleasure of learning."

"Although I am on the Certificate in Philosophy course I want to study courses in addition to the 8 core modules and will be disappointed if this is no longer possible."

"It is truly dispiriting that such a prestigious institution such as Birkbeck should consider such a substantial reduction in the number of courses offered by the philosophy depatrment.."

"Great courses. Had the opportunity to study the subjects that interested me. I learned a lot and enjoyed them immensely."

"These courses, in my experience, are well subscribed by students prepared to pay substantial fees for a wide range of challenging courses. Their discontinuation is a disaster, both for adult education and for Birkbeck's reputation. Please think again!"

"It is a sad sign of the times to see Birkbeck sell out its ethos in the name of mere profitability."

"The classes are excellent, attended by many students, therefore certainly rentable. Why reduce such a good programme?"