Your learning

Knowing where to get to the right resources and support will make it easier for you to achieve your goals. Start here.

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My Brighton

The new student portal brings together your email, calendar and timetable, study modules and lots more – all in one place.

What to expect for 2020-21

Our 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.

On campus, we’ve introduced measures to help keep everyone safe – and there are things you’ll need to do too.

Watch these videos, find out more about learning and living 2020-21 and check our FAQs for Brighton students.

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Helping keep everyone safe and well

To help us look after one another we’re asking staff and students to follow this guidance COVID-19: our university community commitment.

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A quick reminder:

    1. You must self-isolate if you have symptoms or test positive
    2. Report a positive COVID-19 test using the My Brighton app
    3. Wash your hands frequently
    4. Wear a face covering if you are able
    5. Keep your distance

What to do if you think you have COVID-19.

Study resources

Study set-up

We’ll help you get organised, and make sure that you have access to the learning resources you need to succeed.

Tips for university study

Top tips on getting the most out of your learning.

Libraries, media and computing

All about the libraries and the massive range of resources available to you.

Build your study and digital skills

Helping you get ready for university-level study, from software tutorials to staying motivated.

How to use online learning resources

Short video guides on accessing your reading lists, using the library catalogue and other online resources.

Commuting to uni

Loads of resources and top advice on getting the most out of your studies if you are commuting into uni from home or elsewhere.

My Brighton portal

My Brighton brings together important tools and info like email and timetables – all in one place.

My Studies

My Studies is the University of Brighton's virtual learning environment (VLE) and uses Blackboard software.

LinkedIn Learning

Unlimited access to video-based training courses written and presented by experts.

Study support

Personal academic tutors

Your personal academic tutor will help you to review your academic progress.

Writing Advisory Service

Get personalised feedback on your written work throughout the year.

Specific support

We can help if an impairment, illness or specific learning difficulty is affecting your studies and wellbeing.

Declaring a disability, learning difficulty or health condition

Our learning support coordinators are based on all campuses and can offer support like a learning support plan.

Placements, exchanges and employability

Placements

Many of our courses offer work-based opportunities. They are a brilliant way to make new contacts and put your new skills into practice.

Study exchanges

We partner with universities around the world so that our students can experience study abroad.

Employability on your course

Employability skills are embedded in all of our courses; and we work with employers to understand what they are looking for.

Other guidance and information

Student contract

Our contract with you: regulations, policies and codes of conduct.

Problems with your course

Procedures to help if your course is not running as smoothly as you’d like.

Withdrawing or transferring

Help and advice if you’re thinking of transferring or withdrawing from your course.

Religious observance during exams

Advice on what to do if your exams coincide with a religious festival or holy day.

Graduation

Caps, gowns and what happens when at our graduation ceremonies.

School office contacts

Contact details for all of our academic school offices.