Applying for postgraduate courses

We have a postgraduate community of around 3,600 students from a diverse range of backgrounds whose learning experience is enriched by the high quality of our research.

Our postgraduate courses can enable you to start, develop or change your career. The majority offer you a choice of full or part-time study options so you can balance work, life and study.

Postgraduate scholarships

Advice for PhD students

Find your course

Before you apply

1. Consider the benefits of postgraduate study

Why do a postgraduate degree? Enhanced employability and earning potential are important factors for many students.

2. Read about the application process

Get an overview of the postgraduate application process, so you always know what happens next.

3. Choose how to study

We have flexible study options, so you can choose to study part or full-time.

4. Check our entry requirements

We consider each application individually. Find out about academic and English language entry requirements.

5. Come to a postgraduate event

Explore your future study opportunities at a postgraduate open event.

Making your application

Make your application

For most postgraduate courses you should apply directly to us. Find out how to apply now.

After you apply

1. Manage your application

Use Student View to track the progress of your application and keep your details up to date.

2. Attend an interview

If you've been invited to attend an interview, this is your chance to meet tutors and ask them your questions.

3. Understanding your offer

If you've received an offer from us, congratulations - here's a guide to what it all means.

4. Respond to your offer

Made up your mind? Here's how to respond to your offer.

5. Prepare for your course

Once you've accepted your place at Brighton, you can begin your enrolment tasks.

What else to do

Apply for accommodation

Take some time to explore your options and the application deadline for university accommodation.

Look at your funding options

There are a number of funding options for postgraduate students; this could include government loans, specialist bank loans, bursaries and scholarships.

Ask us a question

Our enquiries team is here to help you throughout the application process.