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Academic departments

The university offers a wide range of academic subjects. Links to each academic school, and the courses and research undertaken by each, can be found below.

Courses are delivered by our academic schools on our campuses in Brighton and Eastbourne.

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School of Applied Social Science

The school has demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning. It is proud of its reputation for producing highly employable and adaptable graduates and postgraduates.

School of Architecture and Design

School of Architecture and Design

A creative and productive atmosphere characterises this school, which boasts respected professors, world-leading research impact and dynamic alumni.

School of Art

School of Art

The School of Art has a 150 year history and is proud of its reputation for producing skilled practitioners and artists across a range of disciplines.

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Brighton Business School

Brighton Business School teaches, conducts research and consults on a wide range of business topics, including accounting, economics, finance, management, human resource management, marketing and law.

Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS)

Brighton and Sussex Medical School is an equal partnership between the Universities of Brighton and Sussex together with NHS organisations throughout the south-east region.

Computing

School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics

The School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics develops courses in close consultation with industry and professional bodies to ensure that graduates have the range of skills employers are looking for.

School of Education

School of Education

The School of Education is one of the UK’s largest providers of education and training for teachers and other learning and development professionals.

Built environment

School of Environment and Technology

Extensive applied research and consultancy activity ensures courses are up to date, relevant and serve the needs of both students and employers at the School of Environment and Technology.

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School of Health Sciences

The school is at the forefront of professional teaching and research in nursing, midwifery, health and social care, health promotion, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry and paramedic practice.

Humanities students

School of Humanities

The school has an academically rewarding, encouraging and enlivening environment and covers areas including literature, linguistics, globalisation, history and culture.

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School of Media

From practical production courses to traditional media studies, the School of Media encompasses a broad spectrum of communication subjects.

Biology

School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences

The School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences is one of the UK's leading university departments for pharmacy, biology, chemistry and biomedical education.

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School of Sport and Service Management

The school is at the forefront of teaching, research and consultancy in events, hospitality, retail, tourism, travel, physical education and dance, sport and leisure cultures and sport and exercise science.

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Brighton Doctoral College

The Doctoral College aims to nurture and celebrate challenging, rewarding and successful student journeys with a highly supportive environment in which to undertake your doctoral studies.

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Centre for Academic English Language Development

The University of Brighton Centre for Academic English Language Development provides a comprehensive range of English for Academic Purposes and pre-sessional language programmes for students who want to improve their language skills before starting their UK degree.

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