Undergraduate applicant days

What happens at an applicant day?

Applicant days are smaller events than campus open days, and are an excellent way to get a real sense of your chosen subject at Brighton and whether we are the right fit for you.

The programme for applicant days will vary by subject, but what you can do on the day could include:

• a talk about your course and studying at the University of Brighton
• a the chance to meet academic staff and students from your subject and ask them your own questions
• a tour of the teaching and student facilities you will use
• the opportunity to find out more about student finance and your accommodation options
• for some courses, a taster lecture.

Applicant day dates and times

Our undergraduate applicant days run from January to April – you can check the dates below. When you book your place you’ll only see dates available for your course or subject. After you book your place, you’ll be able to check your programme online.

Getting here

Public transport is the most efficient way to get to all of our campuses. We'll send you details about how to get here closer to the time of your event. Please note: some of our applicant days may be affected by rail engineering works. Check the National Rail website when planning your journey for more information.

Contacting us

If you have any questions about an applicant day get in touch with our  enquiries team or call us on 01273 644644.

Book your place

You can book your place on an applicant day if you are holding an offer from us and you know your course is running an applicant day. We will also send you an email invite to an applicant day. You will need your University of Brighton student number which you can find in your offer pack.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book onto an applicant day?

When booking opens we will send you an email inviting you to your applicant day. You should log on via our online booking system to find available dates, book your place and find out more about the day.

Can I bring a guest?

We welcome guests to our applicant days, however the main aim of the day is to support applicants in making their choice of course so we may limit the number of guests who can attend some activities – such as subject talks. It would help us and other applicants if you could bring no more than one guest with you on the day.

Additional needs and support

Help us make your day as enjoyable as possible by telling us in advance about any support needs or dietary requirements you or your guest have, you can do this when you book your place or you can contact our enquiries team.

When can I see my timetable for the applicant day?

You can log into our online booking system to see your timetable. We’ll also email you reminders about your applicant day.

I’ve been to an open day – should I come to an applicant day?

We would encourage you to visit us again – we want you to make an informed choice about your course and university! Maybe you’ve thought of more questions since your last visit. An applicant day is an excellent opportunity to find out more about the course you have applied for and to ask questions.

I can’t make my applicant day, how do I re-book?

A range of applicant day dates are available. Change your booking at any time by logging into our online booking system and selecting a new date. Get in touch with us if you’d like to visit but can’t make any of the available dates.

Do applicant days run in bad weather?

If the campus is open and the forecast is not predicting worsening weather we will aim to run the applicant day where possible. Should we need to cancel an applicant day due to a bad weather we will get in touch with you. Advice about campus closures is posted on our website.

If poor weather means you can't travel please book another date.