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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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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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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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Brighton Marina competition to showcase university talent

Brighton Marina is offering students from the School of Art and Media the opportunity to create an eye-catching design to adorn public benches.

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University employee takes part in UN Commission on the Status of Women

Suse B. Bentley, in the School of Education, has been selected to represent UK women at the 67th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

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Brighton graduate blasts off for six-month mission on the International Space Station

University of Brighton graduate Dr Sultan Al Neyadi will make history as the first Arab astronaut to take part in a long duration space mission on 2 March.

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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.