Academic departments

College of Arts and Humanities

Our College of Arts and Humanities includes four academic schools:

• School of Architecture and Design
• School of Art
• School of Humanities
• School of Media.

The college nurtures excellence in the visual and performing arts, architecture, design, art and design history, media studies, moving image and film studies, literature, languages and humanities, and provides a world-leading research environment for the arts.

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 our graduates have the range of skills employers are looking for.

School of Environment and Technology

Our extensive applied research and consultancy activity ensures our courses are up to date, relevant and serve the needs of both students and employers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

School of Applied Social Science

The school has demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning. We are proud of our reputation for producing highly employable and adaptable graduates and postgraduates. 

School of Education

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

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.

Centre for Learning and Teaching

The Centre for Learning and Teaching works with colleagues across the university and its partner colleges to improve the student learning experience.

Hastings campus

Over the past year (2016) we have undertaken a review of the courses we run in Hastings.

This review has now concluded and the university’s Board of Governors will be considering a proposal to close our Hastings campus with University of Brighton-validated Higher Education courses being delivered through a new University Centre to be developed by Sussex Coast College Hastings.

Brighton Doctoral College

Our 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.