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Media Studies BA(Hons)

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Intro

If you are interested in finding out how the media influences and reflects our connected, globalised society, then our Media Studies degree is for you.

Your degree can be shaped by the options you choose, enabling you to pursue your own interests in film and screen-based media, digital photography, community enterprise, or social and mobile media.

Our team of research-active lecturers, industry-experienced staff and visiting media professionals will help you to reach your potential as a versatile, creative media innovator and leader, equipped to respond to new situations within a changing and dynamic industry.

The four-week placement during your second year will enable you to apply your developing skills and talents in a real-world setting.

Studying in Brighton puts you at the centre of one of Britain’s fastest growing media hubs where all things digital are celebrated in an annual month-long festival.

Key facts

Location Brighton: Moulsecoomb

UCAS code P300

Full-time 3 years

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With this course there are so many routes you can take – whether it be digital, visual or audio. I was amazed when I got to use the green screens and television studio for the first time. The work placement also really gave me an idea of working life and what I wanted to do.

Josh Bennett, graduate 2017

Course content

Year 1 

This year lays the foundations for your study, introducing ways of understanding and theorising the media and the social, cultural, economic, political and technological changes associated with their development. 

Modules

Core modules

  • Critical Approaches to Media 1

    This module will introduce you to a range of critical academic approaches to media. It tackles the most cutting-edge topics in media studies and introduces canonical approaches used in their analysis. An introduction to these approaches will enable you to understand the workings of media audiences, industries and texts. The module will focus on media experiences that are relevant to your everyday life, ensuring that as well as academic development, the module will give you the tools to analyse your own engagement with, and consumption of, the media.

  • Critical Approaches to Media 2

    This module introduces key media studies theories and concepts and applies them to the analysis of real-world issues. You will develop skills and techniques to critique media representations, showing the importance of media analysis in everyday life. By analysing media technologies, you will engage with the most innovative media content, forms and practices of the day. By questioning mediation, the module will bring to life the role of media in society and enable you to critique the media in terms of culture, politics, innovation and environment.

Options*

  • Digital Media, Data and Society

    This module will introduce you to the study of digital media technologies, cultural and social change, and encourages a reflective approach to your own experience of using the media. You will explore the increasing number of networked devices and internet connectivity alongside the explosion of data collected, analysed and used. You will critically examine the role of data and networked media in shaping social interactions of a private and public nature, and implications for individuals and communities at home and globally.

  • Video Production 1

    This module will equip you with the essential skills and practical experience required to create short-form non-fictional audio-visual content, suitable in form to contemporary web-based - as well as more traditional - delivery platforms and audiences. It covers all three stages of video production: pre-production research and planning, production and post-production, including editing. It will introduce the fundamentals of video and sound-recording techniques as well as give you the skills required for successfully engaging with contributors/participants.

  • Photographic Practice 1

    In this module you will explore the role and use of photography in visual media. You will engage with various aspects of the language and production of promotional and editorial photography. You will respond to set briefs and create your own website that includes an online portfolio as well as learn the core skills in which to consider, articulate and document reflections on your practice.

  • Business, Creative/Digital Industries and Innovation

    On this module you will develop a sense of commercial awareness, including key entrepreneurial skills and knowledge required to engage with innovation in the creative and digital industries. You will work as a part of a team to recognise trends and opportunities and then develop your ideas into a business plan. You will reflect on your ideas, considering issues around collaboration, innovation, sustainability and intellectual property.

  • Creative Industries and Promotional Cultures

    This module will introduce you to the creative and promotional industries such as advertising, public relations, marketing and branding. It offers a historical overview of and contemporary perspectives on their development and change. You will engage critically with questions surrounding the political economy of the cultural industries, new consumer practices and the politics of consumption, and will develop an understanding of a range of mainstream practices as well as critical interventions in the language and dynamics of promotional cultures.

  • Understanding Audiences: Theory and Context

    In this module you will examine the role and characteristics of media consumption in the C21st and the relationship that exists between audiences, texts and technologies of production, distribution and reception. You will encounter a range of theories and research methods through study of a range of real-world media organisations and their respective audiences, and as a practical exercise, will design a cross-media campaign for a targeted audience demographic.

  • Understanding Television

    This module will develop your critical understanding of television as a social and cultural form by placing emphasis upon developing your understanding of television through both an introduction of key moments of its history, and by developing theoretical frameworks, which will enable you to approach an understanding of television as a particular social pleasure.

  • Media and Popular Culture

    This module will introduce you to the concept of popular culture through the perspectives of media studies. You will critically engage with, explore and critique a range of popular cultural forms and practices. You will explore a range of current as well as historical examples of film, TV, music, and online popular culture through analysis of both the conditions of production - the entertainment industry - and audiences’ engagement with these texts.

  • Community Media for Social Action

    Tools, spaces and processes of community communications form the basis of inquiry into community media and social action. You will engage with theories of empowerment and voice as well as engaging in introductory practices of community media for social action. Your outputs from the practice component will be presented in class before being archived on the student learning space. You will also learn to reflect critically on your experiences and the processes of contextualised content generation through online communicative learning.

  • Producing and Consuming Social Media

    This module explores your critical understanding of consuming and producing social media in  personal and professional settings.

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through Student View.

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Jasmin Boorman, Media Studies BA(Hons) student, talks about why she chose her course at Brighton and the wide variety of modules that have helped her find her niche in TV production.

Year 2 

In year 2 you will focus on an industry placement and research methods and methodology. The industry placement will give you invaluable insight into how media works in the real world and the opportunity to relate this practice to the theory you have been studying.

Familiarity with research methods and methodology will equip you with the knowledge and skills to execute independent research as part of your final-year studies. 

Modules

  • Research Methods and Methodology
  • Media Placement

Options*

  • Video Production 2
  • Photographic Practices 2
  • Social Media Applications in Activism, Business and Life
  • Media and Political Engagement in the Post-truth Era
  • Community Radio
  • Brands and Branding
  • Visual Media Cultures
  • Media Project Management
  • Media and Public Relations
  • Journalism
  • Film Studies
  • Popular Music
  • Mobile Media Cultures
  • Media Ethics
  • Videogames Cultures
  • Cooking, Dining and the Screen
  • Memory, History and Trauma Onscreen
  • Philosophy on Screen
  • Critical Perspectives on Media Work

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Final year

In your final year you will produce a dissertation or production-based dissertation, under the guidance of an experienced supervisor. You will research this major project independently, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to draw together the knowledge you have gained over the course in a sustained piece of writing or the production of an artefact and critical reflection.

Modules

  • Media Dissertation

Options*

  • Audiovisual Professional Practice
  • National and Global Media Studies
  • Media Policy
  • Mediating Science and Technology
  • Critical Approaches to the Videogame
  • Celebrity Media
  • Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Culture
  • Digital Media Marketing and Innovation
  • Critical Issues in Political Communication
  • Communication for International Development
  • Community Project
  • Genre and Film 
  • Inclusive Media Practice
  • Framing Women: The ‘female’ in popular screen culture
  • The Cultural Politics of Screening Race
  • Screen Comedy
  • Children’s Screen Cultures
  • Screening the Unreal: Science fiction, horror, fantasy
  • British Television Drama
  • Exploring Animation
  • Television Production

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Willis Annison final student work

Final year work by Willis Annison – five amateur dancers worked in partnership with Willis to produce images that counteract homogenising representations of emotions.

Placements 

During the second year of study you will undertake a professional work placement in a media-related organisation. Placements are usually unpaid. You will receive guidance to help you focus your search from a dedicated placement team who will support you with writing your CV and cover letter, making online applications, setting up a portfolio and managing your online presence.

Placements are usually around four weeks and are academically assessed. Your degree award will reflect your industry experience.

For examples of places where students have undertaken please see the careers section below.

Hear from a placement student

Holly Smith Media Studies BA (Hons)

Holly spent her four week placement at EspressoTV, an international documentary distribution company:

"As it was a very small company, I was trusted with a lot of responsibility and this really helped me see how this part of the media industry works. I would advise anyone searching for a placement to open their minds to smaller local media companies and not just the larger ones in London because smaller companies often use the help you are offering them to the full and you have a higher chance of getting really stuck in with the work you are doing.

"It is a very scary thing to embark upon, but you have to remember that you are not alone in this experience, so use the help from the university and your classmates as much as you can. I am so happy that I completed the four week placement and it really is one of the most valuable experiences I have had in my educational life thus far."

Facilities 

  • Digital and analogue stills equipment, including DSLRs and a range of lenses plus an offsite darkroom
  • Video recording equipment, from Canon DSLRs to Blackmagic cameras, in a dedicated TV studio
  • Audio recording kit and facilities, including bookable sound/radio booths
  • Dedicated video editing suites including Mac and PC computers with specialist software.
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Meet the team

Dr Theodore Koulouris, course leader 

Theodore Koulouris leads the Media Studies degree programme. He teaches across the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum, specialising in media and literary theory, media ethics, the politics of mourning, political communication, and national and European politics. His teaching benefits from his ability to link theory with practice by continuously highlighting to students the relevance and urgency of media studies to developments in the arts, politics, the economy and, in general, to contemporary culture. An internationally known specialist in the work of Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Group, his overall output addresses the reception of the classics in post-1850s British culture, feminism and feminist activism in the digital era, and the intersections of classical literature and contemporary politics. Since 2012, he has been twice nominated by his students for the Excellence in Facilitating and Empowering Learning Award.

Read Theo's full academic profile. 

Paula Hearsum, Aristea Fotopoulou, Irmgard Karl, Peter Day, Julia Winckler, Julie Doyle, Lance Dann, Ryan Burns, Dr Kevin Biderman and Dr Shara Rambarran, Maria Short, Martin de Saulles, Iestyn George and Paul Ryan.

Podcast: listen to a podcast with Senior Lecturer Iestyn George where he talks about his work in journalism and marketing, why he believes media is the most important subject to study at university and the future of magazines.

Theodore Koulouris

How this course is delivered

How will my course be taught?
For the academic year that starts in September 2022 we’re planning for all students to be taught face-to-face on campus, enhanced by some online learning.

Students who started their course with us in 2021 are on campus for some face-to-face learning including tutorials, workshops, laboratory classes and studio sessions. They are also taking part in off-campus learning activities such as placements, field trips and study visits. And all of our campus facilities – libraries, learning spaces, restaurants, gyms and more are open.

Like all universities we are following government guidance and we are monitoring the pandemic very closely. Should Public Health advise it we have robust plans in place for additional safety measures to be introduced to enable everyone to continue learning on campus, and, as a last resort, for students to continue their learning remotely.

We will update you regularly on our teaching plans for the next academic year as you progress your application with us.

When does my course start?
The 2022 academic year begins on Monday 26 September 2022. Teaching for most courses starts the following week.

Many education courses, some health science courses including Medicine, and some postgraduate business courses have an earlier start date. Check your offer letter for the start date of your course.

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Media alumna Laura Crow on supporting women and tackling gender inequality

Media alumna Laura Crow on supporting women and tackling gender inequality

Graduate Laura Crow tell how she came to set up a social enterprise Talk Think Grow to support women explore their potential and to fight back against gender inequality.

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63% of students who took our media industry module in 2019 were offered a role as a result of their placement.

Careers

Prepare for your career  

Media Studies will provide you with subject knowledge and expertise plus opportunities to put what you learn into practice with work-related experience.

Visiting media professionals including producers, journalists and digital media entrepreneurs will share their experience giving a window into the creativity and business of the media industry.

Your placement will give you the ability to make confident and informed decisions about the direction of your future media career as well as helping you create an effective CV and digital media presence.

Students smiling in class

Work-related experience 

Our media students have been on placement with organisations including:

  • Ricochet
  • Creative Assembly
  • BBC Good Food and Olive Magazine
  • Absolute Radio
  • Brighton and Hove Green Party
  • Lowkey Films
  • Drop4Drop
  • Integrity Music Europe
  • YDN Radio
  • Life Water
  • Electric Square
  • ITV Potato
  • Renewable World
  • Deluxe
  • ILOVEDUST
  • Bauer Media
  • Brighton Dome
  • Brighton Fringe.
Willis Annison final student work

Final year work by Willis Annison – five amateur dancers worked in partnership with Willis to produce images that counteract homogenising representations of emotions.

Showcasing your talent 

The University of Brighton's annual Graduate Show is one of the most important events in our calendar, when graduating arts, design, architecture and media students stage their final-year shows.

Every year students are invited to exhibit their work and during early June, our City campus and Moulsecoomb campus become huge exhibition spaces attracting thousands of visitors, showcasing the work of emerging talent as graduates embark on their careers.

Graduate destinations  

Graduates are well equipped to enter careers in media and the creative industries (advertising, marketing, the arts, design, fashion, publishing, political communication and so on). In short, our graduates may find work in all professional sectors that place emphasis on effective communication.

Recent graduates have been recruited as journalists, editorial assistants and social media managers by:

  • Times Higher Education magazine
  • Vogue
  • EMI
  • Juice FM
  • Universal Pictures
  • Punktastic.

Other positions held by Media Studies graduates include:

  • Talent coordinator, BBC
  • Production runner, Ricochet
  • Digital content producer, Royal Opera House
  • Sub-editor, Computer Weekly
  • Video production tutor, University of Sussex
  • Production assistant, Channel 4
  • Project coordinator, Age UK
  • IT communications and events coordinator, Gatwick Airport
  • Post-production coordinator, Across the Pond
  • Subeditor, Mark Allen Group (Publishing)
  • Senior media planner, Guerillascope
  • Production assistant, QVC
  • Reporter/anchor/weather presenter, KTVZ News Channel 21
  • Head Blogger, UnitedKPop
  • Presenter/producer, Roundhouse Radio
  • Social media manager, Gorgeous PR 
  • Social media strategist, Fresh Egg
  • Editor, Stereofox.com
  • Senior Reporter at FOW
  • UI Developer at Kindred
  • Digital content management, Skint Records
  • Research and planning executive, Thinkbox
  • UK MD DICE

Further study 

This degree also opens up a range of postgraduate study options. At Brighton, for example, you could progress on to:

  • Digital Media, Culture and Society (MA)
  • Photography (MA).

For a career in teaching you could choose to do one of our PGCE course

You could also choose to complete your PhD at Brighton alongside our team of world-leading researchers. See more about our research Centre for Digital Media Culture.

Supporting your employability 

Outside of your course, our Careers Service is here to support you as you discover (and re-discover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Connect with our careers team

  • Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
  • Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
  • Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
  • Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
  • Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
  • Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick, and build your CV.

Whatever your career needs, we are here to help. And that's not just while you are a student, our support carries on after you've graduated.

Find out more...

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Brighton's digital economy 

Home to over 1,000 companies in the digital sector, Brighton is well established as one of the UK’s leading centres for creative media technology.

The university is the lead academic partner of the Digital Catapult Centre Brighton, which helps entrepreneurs and small businesses bring their digital services and products to market. Innovative projects developed by the centre include a national 5G testbed, backed by the University of Brighton, to help small businesses across the UK develop new products and services that can benefit from 5G technologies.

The testbed further enhances Brighton's growing international reputation for creativity and innovation, particularly in the digital sector which now contributes to over £1bn per year to its economy

As a student you can find internships and a doorway to job opportunities across the city through Wired Sussex, a local membership organisation for companies and individuals working in the digital sector.

Each year you’ll also get to enjoy the Brighton Digital Festival which brings together the city’s arts and digital cultures and communities. The festival welcomes around 47,000 visitors and features more than 150 events.

Employment demand for arts graduates 

The British Academy has compiled a report (May 2020) quantifying the demand for arts, humanities and social science (AHSS) skills in the workplace. It helps to answer the legitimate question of what the economic return is on undertaking a degree, both in time and money. 

According to the report:

  • As arts, humanities and social science (AHSS) graduates progress through the first ten years of their career they are able make strong progress up the career ladder into roles attracting higher salaries
  • Arts, humanities and social science (AHSS) graduates are employed in some of the fastest growing sectors including financial services, education, social work, the media and creative industries
  • Of the ten fastest growing sectors, eight employ more graduates from AHSS than other disciplines

This makes AHSS graduates at the heart of some of the most exciting, productive, largest and fastest-growing sectors of the UK economy.

Future skills demand

According to the report:

  • With the challenges the world is facing – climate change, global pandemics, the growth of populism – the UK needs the insights of the arts, humanities and social sciences (AHSS) as much as those from science, technology and engineering (STEM)
  • Evidence within the report shows that Arts, humanities and social science (AHSS) graduates are central to these challenges and changes – they will be vital in giving us the tools to examine and explain human behaviour, understand how society functions, learn from the past and apply those lessons to the present, and analyse the drivers and implications of a changing world and how different countries, places and cultures interact.

Entry criteria

Flexible admissions

When you apply to Brighton we want to hear about who you are. Grades are never the whole picture; we're interested in things like creativity, resourcefulness, persistence and the capacity to think big and find new ways of doing things. And we recognise that not everyone has the same background. That's why we treat everyone who applies as an individual. We recognise many qualifications and we care about all of your achievements and the experiences you've had that set you apart.

Find out more

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Entry requirements

A-levels or BTEC
Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.

International Baccalaureate
30 points, with three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.

Foundation degree/HND/HNC
may enable you to start the course in year 2.

Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3. 

English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements. 

International requirements and visas

International requirements by country
Country name
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burma (Myanmar)
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Guyana
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Libya
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malaysia
Malawi
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestinian National Authority
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Syria
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

Visit our language centre

For English language preparation courses.

Visit our International College

For degree preparation courses.

Visas and immigration advice

Applying for a student visa

Check out our step-by-step guidance.

Fees

Course fees

UK (full-time) 9,250 GBP

International (full-time) 14,892 GBP

What's included

You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees, while studying a course in the School of Art and Media in the 2022–23 academic year are listed here.

  • Typically, practice-based courses incur more costs than text-based subjects. For many courses you will need to budget for the cost of specialist materials, equipment and printing and are likely to spend between £50–£300 per year.
  • For some courses you may also need to budget up to £100 for specialist personal protective clothing which, with care, will last for the whole of your course and beyond.
  • For most courses you will have the opportunity to attend field trips and off-site visits, for example to galleries, exhibitions and studios both in the UK and overseas. These are optional and are not required to pass your course. The amount spent would be based on location and number of trips taken, and typically range between £100 and £700 across the duration of your course.
  • You will have access to computers and necessary software at City campus and Moulsecoomb campus and at other locations across the university. Specialist equipment is provided to cover essential learning. Students may choose to buy their own specialist equipment, these may include cameras, or computers and software, university/student discounts are available for some equipment and software. Budgets can range from £50–£2,000. Buying specialist equipment is best undertaken in consultation with our academic and technical staff. This expenditure is not essential to pass any of our courses.
  • For some courses you will need to budget up to £200 for printing and publishing. Photography courses may incur higher costs (£500–£2,000) when printing and framing images of professional standard for public presentation.
  • Course books, magazines and journals are available in the university libraries. You do not need to have your own copies, but if you wish to, you should budget up to £200 over your course to buy them.
  • For courses in which there is an optional placement year, you will need to budget for living costs (rent, food, travel etc) in that city/country, as if you were on site at the university.
  • For some courses you will need to budget up to £150 for stationery.
  • Final-year graduation shows are opportunities to present your final, independent project work to the public. Practice-based courses will typically incur higher costs. Depending on the specific nature of your final project you will need to budget between £20–£2,500.

You can chat with our enquiries team if you have a question or need more information. Or check our finance pages for advice about funding and scholarships as well as more information about fees and advice on international and island fee-paying status.

Info

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2022–23.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

Location and student life

Campus where this course is taught

Moulsecoomb campus

Two miles north of Brighton seafront, Moulsecoomb is our largest campus and student village. Over the last four years Moulsecoomb has undergone a major transformation, planned with accessibility, inclusivity and sustainability in mind.

Over 900 students live here in our halls, Moulsecoomb Place and the new Mithras halls – Brunswick, Goldstone, Hanover, Preston and Regency.

On campus you’ll find professional-standard facilities and learning resources for all of our subjects and a brand new academic building Elm House, alongside the library, student centre, fitness facilities and the Students’ Union.

Moulsecoomb has easy access to buses and trains and to all the exciting things happening in our home city.

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Accommodation

Brighton: Moulsecoomb

We guarantee an offer of a place in halls of residence to all eligible students who apply by 30 June.

Halls of residence
We have halls of residence across Brighton in the city centre, Moulsecoomb, Varley Park and Falmer.

  • You'll be prioritised for accommodation in the halls that are linked to your teaching base, subject to availability.
  • Moulsecoomb campus is linked to Moulsecoomb Place, Mithras halls and Varley Park. All halls are self-catered.
    • Varley Park offers a mix of rooms. It is around two miles from Moulsecoomb campus and four miles from the city centre. Public transport in the city is excellent, and there’s a shuttle bus between our Brighton campuses during term time.
    • Moulsecoomb Place halls are all self-catered and are located right on campus.

Want to live independently? We can help – find out more about private renting.

Modern accommodation at nearby Varley Halls

Modern accommodation at nearby Varley Park

Relaxing in halls near the campus

Relaxing in halls near the campus

Students eating at the Hub

Students eating at the Hub

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About Brighton

The city of Brighton & Hove is a forward-thinking place which leads the way in the arts, technology, sustainability and creativity. You'll find living here plays a key role in your learning experience.

Brighton is a leading centre for creative media technology, recently named the startup capital of the UK.

The city is home to a national 5G testbed and over 1,000 tech businesses. The digital sector is worth over £1bn a year to the local economy - as much as tourism.

All of our full-time undergraduate courses involve work-based learning - this could be through placements, live briefs and guest lectures. Many of these opportunities are provided by local businesses and organisations.

It's only 50 minutes by train from Brighton to central London and less than 40 minutes to Eastbourne. There are also daily direct trains to Bristol, Bedford, Cambridge, Gatwick Airport, Portsmouth and Southampton.

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Your personal academic tutor, course leader and other tutors are all there to help you with your personal and academic progress. You'll also have a student support and guidance tutor (SSGT) who can help with everything from homesickness, managing stress or accommodation issues.

Your academic skills

Our Brighton Student Skills Hub gives you extra support and resources to develop the skills you'll need for university study, whatever your level of experience so far.

Your mental health and wellbeing

As well as being supported to succeed, we want you to feel good too. You'll be part of a community that builds you up, with lots of ways to connect with one another, as well having access to dedicated experts if you need them. Find out more.

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Sport at Brighton

Sport Brighton

Sport Brighton brings together our sport and recreation services. As a Brighton student you'll have use of sport and fitness facilities across all our campuses and there are opportunities to play for fun, fitness or take part in serious competition. 

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Sports scholarships

Our sports scholarship scheme is designed to help students develop their full sporting potential to train and compete at the highest level. We offer scholarships for elite athletes, elite disabled athletes and talented sports performers.

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Cricket Academy

New for September 2023, our Cricket Academy offers aspiring players the opportunity to continue their cricket development alongside studying for a degree. The programme offers a world-class training environment with the highest quality coaching.

Find out more about the Cricket Academy.

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Find out more about how the academic year and degree courses are organised, and about learning and assessment activities you might get to grips with at Brighton. More specific information about this course is detailed in the programme specification (linked below). You can find out also about the support we offer to help you adjust to university life.

Course and module descriptions on this page were accurate when first published and are the basis of the course. Detailed information on any changes we make to modules and learning and assessment activities will be sent to all students by email before enrolment, so that you have all the information before you come to Brighton.

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Programme specification

The programme specification is the approved description of each course. They give a detailed breakdown of the content and structure of the course, and are updated following course changes.

Programme specification

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