Brighton students

We're looking forward to welcoming our new and returning students back onto campus for the start of the new academic year.

Things may feel a little different for a while, but you’ll be living, learning and working in a safe, supportive and welcoming place.

What to expect this autumn

We'll make sure that your student experience gets off to a great start – while looking after your safety and wellbeing.

Our flexible blend of on-campus and remote learning, together with carefully managed access to libraries, labs, workshops and studios will mean that your studies are as collaborative, practical and enjoyable as possible.

Social distancing arrangements across all campuses and halls of residence will help protect everyone, and changes to timetables will manage the numbers of students needing to be on campus at any one time.

Find out more about learning and living 2020.

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Join an online event

Sign up to an online event and put all your questions about starting uni to our students and staff – or just listen in to the conversation.

My Brighton

The new student portal that makes it easy for you to get to everything you need as a student all in one place. New and returning students will get an email from us in August to tell you how to log on.

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Join us on social

We'll be sharing content over the summer to help you to get ready for your course and uni life. And you can keep up with news about your subject on our blogs.

Your learning

During the first term, you’ll experience an engaging blend of on-campus and remote learning, giving you plenty of opportunities to interact with your tutors and fellow students. Easy-to-access online resources like our online library, lectures and personal learning support will help you stay on track.

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Check out our tips for university study – we'll be in touch over the summer with more info and resources to get you ready for your course

When my usual schedule of lectures was resumed I found it almost no different to being there in person. I was still able to interact with staff in the same ways and felt I learned just as much.

Rioghan Bruce, Aeronautical Engineering

Your student life

We'll help you to prioritise your emotional and mental wellbeing, and all of our support will be available online or in-person. Life on campus may feel a little different for a while but, together with the Students' Union, we'll be working hard to make sure that you can feel part of a vibrant community from day one.

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During lockdown, I realised how much beauty I’m surrounded with. Rediscovering Brighton all over again has been amazing. The location, by water and natural reserves greatly helped my mental health. In Brighton you have the best of both worlds: a city and greenery on your doorstep.

Basit Qureshi, Medicine

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Your wellbeing is our priority – there are lots of ways we'll support you.

During lockdown my course leader was very kind and supportive, and he put me into contact with a Student Support and Guidance Tutor. I explained how anxious I was feeling, and I was sent a brilliant list of techniques to feel calmer, links to websites that would help me manage my anxiety, and really it was just what I needed to have an understanding and sympathetic ear.

Ellie Saunders, Media Studies

Your work and career

We'll help you to get as much as you can out of your time here, so that you can go on to find – or create – work that excites and rewards you. You’ll have opportunities on and outside your course to build the knowledge, skills and experience to map out your future direction with confidence.

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Developing your employability outside your studies can boost your skills, earn you money and connect you to others

Apply for a job as a student ambassador. I only applied in my second year and it’s a massive regret of mine that I didn’t apply sooner. It has been one of the best jobs I’ve ever had, and I’ve also met some awesome people through it too. I would 100% recommend applying!

Lois Downes, Applied Psychology

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