Starting at uni

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Like any new experience, there’s a lot to take in. These pages will help guide you so you'll be ready to make the most of your studies and social life.

They will be updated regularly so keep visiting to get prepared, meet people, and start in the new year feeling that you belong at Brighton.

Make it official

When you enrol online, you become a Brighton student and get access to My Studies, the My Brighton app and your welcome timetable + loads more.

Enrol online now

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Follow your subject blog

To find out more about your course and the amazing things our students get up to.

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Find out about your Students' Union

Find out more about what the Students' Union has to offer, from events, activities and societies.

Our students' stories

Societies, sport and social: uni life outside class

Studying is very important but there’s much more to university life than lectures and seminars. We talked to some of our students and asked them to share their extra-curricular choices – from sports to politics, ecology and charity work.

Brighton student life: 10 reasons why it’s a good place to live

Brighton is a place where I immediately felt a sense of belonging. The energy of the city helps fuel my creativity and offers inspiration to all my projects. There is some sort of activity for everyone; beautiful beaches, quirky cafes, retro vintage stores, and also endless restaurants, bars and clubs. Trisha, studying interior design

Find out why our students love living here (there really is something for everyone!)

My experience of working while studying at uni

Hi, I’m Angelica and I’m in my second year of my English Literature and Creative Writing degree. I’m a Student Ambassador, which means I am employed by the University of Brighton, and I work in the Outreach team with local schools alongside my course.

Read Angelica's blog about what it is like to work alongside your studies.