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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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University of Brighton joins AI project to save lives on the battlefield

Experts from the university are part of a UK project to develop an Artificial Intelligence drone which will aim to save lives on the modern battlefield.

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Brighton graduate launches new sustainable speakers made from waste plastic and e-bike batteries

Design graduate Tom Meades is celebrating the launch of a new line of eco-friendly speakers which have earned accolades and awards across the world.

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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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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.