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 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.

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.

Applicant days are for offer holders and you will need your student number to book. If you don’t hold an offer you can come and visit us on a campus tour.

Eastbourne campus

Saturday 29 February or Wednesday 18 March 2020

Journalism + nutrition + physical education + sport and exercise

Brighton Falmer campus

Saturday 28 March or Wednesday 1 April 2020

Creative writing + criminology + education + English + psychology + public health + social science

Brighton City campus

Saturday 21 March or Wednesday 1 April 2020

History of art and design + philosophy + humanities + film and screen + visual culture

Brighton Moulsecoomb campus

Saturday 7 or Wednesday 25 March 2020

Accounting + finance + economics + business + architecture + interior architecture + law + marketing + computing + construction + engineering + civil engineering + construction + events + geography + geology + environment + mathematics + chemistry + biology + ecology + pharmacy + product design + tourism

Media courses at City or Moulsecoomb campus

Media production + media studies + media industry and innovation + media and environmental communication + music business and media

These courses are taught at our Moulsecoomb campus. You can choose to attend the City applicant day on Saturday 21 March or the Moulsecoomb applicant day on Wednesday 25 March. The City applicant day will include subject talks and a shuttle bus tour to visit our Moulsecoomb campus where your course is based.

Frequently asked questions

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.