Entry requirements
Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from Nigeria to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
Students who have completed a Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) or a West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) will need to successfully complete an international foundation year or equivalent.
Students with a Nigerian National Diploma, Ordinary National Diploma or Diploma with a GPA of 2.5 or Merit/Lower Credit or above may be considered for undergraduate entry into year 1. Applicants with an Advanced Diploma or Higher National Diploma may be considered for undergraduate entry into year 2 if a relevant subject has been studied and subject to admissions assessment.
Postgraduate
We require applicants to hold a bachelors degree with a classification of Second Class Lower or above from a recognised university.
English language requirements
Find out more about our English language requirements.
Improve your academic and English language ability
If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them.
Degree preparation courses at the International College
If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the University of Brighton. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, international hospitality management, law with business, international event management, and many more.
Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the University of Brighton International College.
English language preparation courses at our Brighton Student Skills Hub
The Brighton Student Skills Hub provides a comprehensive range of academic English language preparation courses for students who need to improve their English before starting a UK university degree.
Successful completion of one of our English courses guarantees your progression to a degree course at the University of Brighton.
Find out more about our academic English language preparation courses.
Contact us
Simon Morley
Location: Brighton, UK
Responsible for regional recruitment and support to applicants in Europe, Middle East, Africa, North and South America.
You can ask Simon about:
- entry requirements
- submitting a direct or agent application
- scholarships.
Email: S.D.Morley@brighton.ac.uk
Find an agent
We have a number of registered and approved representatives in Nigeria. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.