We have a postgraduate community of around 3,600 students from a diverse range of backgrounds whose learning experience is enriched by the high quality of our research.
Our postgraduate courses can enable you to start, develop or change your career. The majority offer you a choice of full or part-time study options so you can balance work, life and study.
Explore our master’s degrees with January 2026 starts – ideal if you’re ready to dive in now or missed the September deadline.
We’ll back you with flexible options, expert support and career-focused learning.
Postgraduate scholarships
Advice for PhD students
Why do a postgraduate degree? Enhanced employability and earning potential are important factors for many students.
Get an overview of the postgraduate application process, so you always know what happens next.
We have flexible study options, so you can choose to study part or full-time.
We consider each application individually. Find out about academic and English language entry requirements.
Explore your future study opportunities at a postgraduate open event.
For most postgraduate courses you should apply directly to us. Find out how to apply now.
Use Student View to track the progress of your application and keep your details up to date.
If you've been invited to attend an interview, this is your chance to meet tutors and ask them your questions.
If you've received an offer from us, congratulations - here's a guide to what it all means.
Made up your mind? Here's how to respond to your offer.
Once you've accepted your place at Brighton, you can begin your registration tasks.
Take some time to explore your options and the application deadline for university accommodation.
There are a number of funding options for postgraduate students; this could include government loans, specialist bank loans, bursaries and scholarships.
Our enquiries team is here to help you throughout the application process.
TEF Silver awarded for the quality of our teaching and student outcomes
We are in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, Center for World University Rankings 2025
Race Equality Charter Silver awarded for our pledge to advance representation, progression and success for minority ethnic staff and students
We are ranked 14th in Stonewall's top 100 employers for commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ staff and students
We were awarded Athena Swan Silver for advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all
We are a Disability Confident employer, committed to ensuring opportunity for progression for all
Signed to the Disabled Student Commitment, an initiative to improve support for disabled students
EcoCampus Platinum accredited for our environmental sustainability, compliance and processes
