The School of Education welcomes international students from across the world and have previously taught students from many countries including Barbados, China, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, South Africa, Kazakhstan and Jamaica.
Our courses
We provide both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that international students are eligible to study, including courses in general education that enable students to explore the nature and aims of the subject in a broader context.
Your career
Although the Education BA and MA do not offer qualified teacher status (QTS), our graduates go on to have a range of careers in teaching and related education, social and caring professions including:
• Publishing
• Research
• Charities
• Alternative education centres
• Community youth work
• Primary schools
• Special educational needs
• Educational welfare
• Local authorities
• Historic buildings and museums with education units
Support for international students
English language support
We offer free English language tuition to all our international and EU students in their first year of study.
'Self-access' language learning facilities
We also have a number of 'self-access' language learning facilities, which we encourage students to use to further develop their skills. These are located in the Open Learning Centre in the Checkland Building on the Falmer campus.
Improve your English before you begin your studies
The university runs a range of English courses that you can take before you commence your academic studies in Brighton.
Find out more
To find out more about your options before you begin your studies and during your first year with us, see our Learn English information.
Further information
You can find out more about all aspects of being an international student by visiting the University of Brighton international website.
