Choose Brighton

You’re looking for the right course for you, and a place where you’ll belong.

Just like our home city, the University of Brighton is an inclusive place where different perspectives meet.

Our range of courses means you’ll be learning alongside future artists, lawyers, nurses, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs and educators.

Whatever you study, we’ll encourage you to stay curious, and help you put what you learn into practice while developing your employability skills so you can go on to do the kind of work that you want to do.

Find your course

Your course – choice, freedom and support

  • 200+ courses in a huge range of subjects.
  • We treat everyone who applies as an individual and see the person behind the grades.
  • Tailor your course to your interests.
  • Learn from staff who combine teaching with professional practice and research.
  • Benefit from study support and personal guidance.
  • Use equipment and facilities that replicate real industry and professional environments.
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How to apply - our advice

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Your employability – skills development built into every course

  • Placements and work-related learning opportunities on every course.
  • Employability skills development embedded into every course.
  • Support and opportunities to enhance your experience and skills with activities like volunteering or mentoring.
  • Professional employability and careers advice and support throughout your course.
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Find out more about our employability skills framework

100%
of our full-time undergraduates have the chance to do work-related learning as part of their course
92.6%
of our full-time, first degree graduates are working, studying or training within six months of completing their course (DLHE 2016-2017)
50+
professional organisations recognise and accredit our courses, giving you an additional qualification, a licence to practise or exemption from professional exams

Your accommodation – a range of options for you

Every eligible student is guaranteed a place in halls of residence.

Finding the right home is a big part of getting the most of out of your university experience and our accommodation team is here to help. They have years of experience, great local knowledge and can advise you on all your options.

We have halls of residence in Brighton and Eastbourne, as well as university-managed shared houses and flats. We also work with private landlords and agents. Our student homes database lists accommodation of all kinds – halls, houses and flats – which meet our code of standards.

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Find out more about our accommodation and locations

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60+
sports clubs and use of sport and fitness facilities at any of our locations.
Find out more about Sport Brighton
100+
student societies – and if you can’t find your niche, start your own.
Find out more about Brighton SU
150K
Brighton graduates in more than 140 countries around the world.
Find out more about our alumni network

Your city – a place like no other

Brighton is in the top 10 UK best student cities, and in the top 100 worldwide, according to the QS rankings.

Our city is forward-thinking, vibrant and inclusive – as welcoming as it is exciting. The university has sites across Brighton, as well as along the coast in relaxed, easy-going Eastbourne.

On the edge of the country, you’ll feel at the centre of everything.

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Why not see for yourself – come and visit us

Brighton and Eastbourne through a lens

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TEF Silver Award

The teaching, learning environment and educational outcomes we provide for our students consistently exceed rigorous national requirements for all UK higher education providers.

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People & Planet 1st Class Award

The University of Brighton has a First Class honour from People & Planet, the student network which campaigns to protect the environment, ranking us the 25th greenest UK university in People & Planet's University League 2019.

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Athena Swan Bronze Award

The University of Brighton holds a Bronze award from the Equality Challenge Unit's (ECU) Athena SWAN Charter, in recognition of our commitment to gender equality in terms of representation, progression and success.