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Grades are never the whole picture. At Brighton we are interested in your creativity, resourcefulness and persistence. We'll encourage you to be curious and we'll offer you choice, flexibility and the freedom to succeed.

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You're joining a community where you'll belong and be supported to thrive. Find out about the academic and wider student experience, and how we'll support you to succeed and make the best possible start.

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Top 50 for graduate prospects

Brighton is ranked in the top 50 universities in England for graduate outcomes by the Complete University Guide 2023.

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Find out more about your course, living here, social life, managing money, what help is on offer and what it's like living away from home.

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Discover our research

Our research and knowledge exchange activities tackle global challenges, solve practical problems and improve people’s lives and environments.

Explore our REF 2021 results to find out more about how our cutting-edge research is making a difference and how you can study alongside our world-leading experts.

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Acclaimed Brighton film archive recalls late Queen's visits

University of Brighton's Screen Archive South East has created a short film capturing visits to Brighton made by the late Queen Elizabeth during her long reign.

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Brighton research on microplastic marine pollution raises primetime alarm

Research by University of Brighton on an overlooked cause of potentially health-damaging marine pollution has been highlighted on BBC1's The One Show.

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Brighton student nurses leading global push for more sustainable healthcare

University of Brighton has joined institutions worldwide to put sustainability and the impact of climate change at the heart of nurse training and practice.

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Brighton research making a world-leading impact, major review finds

The university has been recognised for research of "world-leading quality" which has "outstanding impact" on people's lives by the UK's HE funding bodies.