We’re really happy to have offered you a place with us. Just like the city we call home, the University of Brighton is a place where different perspectives meet. A place where opinions, ideas and visions of the world come together, feed off and inspire each other, and create something unique. In keeping with that spirit, we encourage our students to stay curious and explore. Bring your talent, resourcefulness and determination and we’ll help you to realise what you’re really capable of, challenging and working with you to get the most out of your time at Brighton You’ll get the chance to shape your studies to your passions and interests, and take your learning in new and unexpected directions. And throughout, we’ll help you to put what you learn into practice. We emphasise hands-on learning, have excellent connections to industry and business, and offer many placement, work experience and entrepreneurial opportunities.
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how you’ll learn, where you’ll learn, and study support employability and activities outside of your course
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Use this guide to get to know us a bit better, and to help you take your next steps in joining us. Welcome to Brighton.
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Our graduates leave us with the confidence and skills to make a difference.92.6% of our full-time, first degree graduates are working, studying or training within six months of completing their course.
Our Student Services and Information Services hold the Customer Service Excellence® standard. This governmentbacked standard means the services we provide for our students have been independently assessed to be efficient, effective, excellent, equitable and empowering.
We have First Class honours and are in the top 10 greenest universities in the People & Planet University League 2017. People & Planet is the student network campaigning to protect the environment.
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Your next steps
ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
If you have applied through UCAS make us your Clearing choice on UCAS Track using the Add Clearing Choice option. The University of Brighton UCAS code is B72. If you applied to us direct please email us your completed Confirmation of Clearing Application form.
COME ALONG TO A CLEARING OPEN DAY
We want our Clearing offer holders to visit us, if they can – it’s a chance to get a feel for us if you haven’t been already, and to feel reassured about your choice. Check the website for details. www.brighton.ac.uk/ clearing
GET HELP WITH YOUR ACCOMMODATION
We’re hosting a month of househunting activities. Sign up for our Facebook groups, moderated by our accommodation team, to meet potential housemates and browse our database of rented properties – get in touch with the accommodation team to request access and to ask any questions you have. You can also go house hunting when you come along to our Clearing open days. If you need to stay overnight, we have special deals – ask us about these.
ACTIVATE YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT
Look out for our email about activating your university user account. Once you’ve done this, you’ll be able to log into studentcentral, our online learning environment, where you’ll find info about your course, and from 22 August start the process of enrolling as a Brighton student.
APPLY FOR, OR UPDATE, YOUR STUDENT FUNDING
If you haven’t already applied for student funding, do it now. There’s more information on page 34. If you are a UK or EU student you may need to update the information you have already provided in your student loan application. The best way to do this is to call our Student Advice team +44 (0)1273 642888. You should also check our online information about fees, funding and budgeting.
READ OUR ADVICE FOR NEW STUDENTS
There’s lots for new students to do before they arrive at uni. Our key steps and essential to-do lists can help you get ready. Look out for our Get Ready Guide in the post, and there’s help online too. www.brighton.ac.uk/ newstudent
GET TO KNOW US ONLINE
Head to our website to get tips and advice from current student ambassadors or meet other new students by joining your campus Facebook group. You can also meet potential housemates through dedicated Facebook groups.
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Learning should feel like a collaborative process – something you’re actively part of, not something that just happens to you. It’s my job to work with my colleagues to make sure that your university is a supportive place where you have space to explore and practice what you learn, becoming skilled and confident so that you can fulfill your potential and ambitions.
Freedom to explore
All our degrees give you the flexibility to tailor your learning to your interests. You can choose the option modules, placement and volunteering opportunities that inspire you. And you can discover the topics that intrigue and excite you the most, then explore them in depth. This allows you to focus on what you love, and to create a course that’s as individual as you are.
Inclusive learning
Our students have diverse talents and strengths and our courses have been designed with that in mind. Your course will be made up of modules that allow for in-depth study, as well as opportunities for project work, collaboration and active participation in research – all with a consistent level of assessment throughout. Modules are reviewed regularly to make sure that all parts of your course are consistent, accessible and inclusive, and that you’re able to influence how you learn and how you’re assessed.
Professor Debra Humphris, your Vice-Chancellor
After college I wasn’t sure what direction I wanted to go in but I’m so glad I chose Brighton. The wide variety of module choices means that I have been able to go down the paths that interest me and via these modules and my placement I’ve discovered that I want to work in TV production, which I realised from day one of my video production module.
How we teach
Our TEF silver award acknowledges our recognition of and reward for excellent teaching, and especially our commitment to: • supporting the transition from school to university • personalised learning and support • close working relationships with professional bodies and employers • problem-based learning – which develops the skills employers value.
Jasmin Boorman, Media Studies
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We have modules where we work with live clients and small businesses and put what we’ve learned, the basic theories, into practice and see how they work in a business – and what doesn’t work. Having that trial and error, the ability to try things with a safety net, is one of the best aspects of my degree. It’s not just reading from a book, it’s all real-world stuff, looking to the future.
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Douglas McFadyean, marketing student I was initially quite nervous about getting to grips with the more technical aspects of psychological research, whether using the lab equipment or analysing data, but I needn’t have worried. The lab technicians are really approachable and always on hand to help, breaking things down in an understandable and reassuring way.
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As well as tutorials and lectures, your learning will happen in realistic simulated environments, where our equipment and facilities replicate those in industry and professional workplaces. Whether you’re working in a lab, a studio or a simulation suite, you’ll have support from technicians who’ll help you to develop new skills. There are libraries at all of our campuses, with extended opening hours into the evening and weekends. Our team of information professionals are on hand to help you find the specialist resources you need. You’ll also use the online library, with thousands of ebooks, databases and full-text journals.
We’re continually improving our buildings, creating new spaces to socialise and learn, with a focus on sustainability.
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You’ll be part of an academic community with connections to industry and professions. You’ll get to know, and learn with, lecturers, technicians and visiting experts who love their subject, and who combine their teaching with professional practice and research.
01. The sustainable design of the atrium at the Checkland building at Falmer campus was developed based on our students’ insights, creating new spaces to relax, study and socialise outside of lectures. 02. Film and Screen Studies students study with other School of Media students in our Edward Street building. 03. Pharmacy students benefit from access to specialist facilities such as the medicine dispensary. This is part of our clinical skills lab where students experience the clinical environment in which practising pharmacists work.
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The facilities at the University of Brighton are outstanding for trainee teachers. We have so much support, and resources that aid us in our teaching practice and allow us to familiarise ourselves with them before using them in the classroom. Having classrooms similar to those in schools is vital so we get used to them but also understand how children will feel in those environments.
Ellis McConnell, primary English education student
06 04 04. Sport and exercise science students benefit from our accredited laboratories including motion analysis equipment and an altitude chamber. You might see Olympic and Paralympic athletes preparing for their next competition.
It’s great to have staff who are really personable, that you can go to speak to as friends and relate to personally saying, ‘this is a project I’ve got and I’m not sure how to tackle this’. And they are always more than happy to spend time just talking and weighing up the options to help you get the best out of your project.
05. The Edward Street building at City campus houses specialist facilities for film and photography. 06. Specialist engineering facilities on our Moulsecoomb campus include a wind tunnel and a simulation suite. 07. Our architectural technology students learn how to take architectural design projects from conception to completion.
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Your course team You’ll get to know your personal tutor and your course leader. Along with your other tutors, they’ll keep an eye on your academic and personal progress. You’ll also have a student support and guidance tutor (SSGT) who can help with everything from homesickness, managing stress or accommodation issues. And if they don’t know the answer they will know someone who does. Study skills support Study skills sessions are available on each campus for anyone who might need to brush up on essay preparation, time management, taking notes or revision techniques. To find out more just visit www.brighton.ac.uk/studyskills. Your health and wellbeing When you feel healthy and well, you’re more likely to be productive, confident and ready to make the most of your time at university. To help you keep on top of your studies and life in general, you may want to use our health and wellbeing services: • Wellbeing workshops • LGBTQ+ support • Information on health issues, like how to register with a GP • Self help resources Find out more by visiting www.brighton.ac.uk/wellbeing. Student centres Each of our campuses has a student centre or desk, where you can get information, advice and support. Our student information advisers can help with all sorts of queries,
either face-to-face in the centre or online, and are able to put you in touch with expert help, such as advice on money management or counselling, should you need it. Your students’ union Brighton Students’ Union offers independent and impartial help to students who experience academic difficulty, for whatever reason. The union also works with the university to establish and support a network of student course representatives. They help to make sure that feedback on learning, teaching and facilities is used by the university and the union to meet students’ needs and expectations. For more about Brighton SU, see page 13. Financial support Around 30% of undergraduate students starting courses in 2019 will receive a University of Brighton bursary. Eligible students with an annual household income of less than £25,000 will receive £500 in each year of study, while care leavers and estranged students will receive £1,000 a year. We also reward hard work through merit scholarships that recognise academic, sporting and other achievements. Supporting inclusivity Just like our hometown, the University of Brighton embraces inclusivity and diversity, promoting new views on the world. We’ll be spending over £9.4 million in 2019–20 supporting students from non-traditional backgrounds so that we continue with our aim to be one of the most socially inclusive universities in the UK.
Mood Boost gave me some great skills to help improve my wellbeing. Each week I learned a new skill to help combat negative feelings. I continue to use these now whenever I feel stressed or low. Then, working as a facilitator enabled me to improve my presentation and public speaking skills. I was able to confidently command a room whereas before I was nervous. Being able to work in a group dynamic is key to many jobs so being able to learn and perfect those skills early on is really valuable. I definitely feel supported on my course too. We have a lot of opportunities to give feedback through course reps, module evaluations and our tutors. Every year my personal tutor sends an email to say ‘I’m here if you want to come see me, this is my office, feel free to drop in about anything’. The support is always there in learning and improving ourselves, not just academically but in other ways. My personal tutor definitely has been really, really helpful and I’m glad they have been there.
Jordan Landsborough, psychology and sociology, student. Mood Boost is a course where students support another in managing anxiety, stress and low mood.
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I did a lot of work-related learning during my course, from volunteering to paid placements. The university is so involved in the city, there were so many opportunities and it was really easy to take them. Our lecturers would talk to us about opportunities, and sometimes we could get involved with things they were doing. They also got to know what you liked on a one-to-one, personal basis – by the second year they would tailor what they’d tell you about, and you’d hear about opportunities that might otherwise have got lost. We also did workshops on employability as part of our course, learning how to build our CV, do presentations, and developing other transferable skills, so we could say: I’ve got a degree but I’ve also done x, y and z. Lots of opportunities went hand in hand with what we were learning, so you’d learn the theory, develop the skills, and then have the chance to practice for real and work out what you were passionate about and wanted to pursue.
Louise Conway, film and screen studies graduate (2018). Louise was a graduate intern at the Brighton Digital Festival.
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Personal skills development We put a strong emphasis on helping you develop transferable skills and adaptable experience. We talked to 500 employers to understand what they’re looking for and have built opportunities to develop those skills into our courses. This means that all of our courses give you flexibility to work in a number of areas and give you more freedom when you make decisions about your career in the future. Skills include: • self management including career planning, personal development and wellbeing • communications which includes team working, networking and emotional intelligence • enterprise, innovation and entrepreneurship, focusing on creative thinking, understanding and analysing opportunities, and making things happen • research which takes into account project management, problem-solving and organisational skills.
Work-related experience Our courses are shaped by the needs of today’s workplaces and are often developed in partnership with employers and the professions. All of our courses offer opportunities to apply your learning to real-life situations, meet potential employers and get real work experience. Work-related learning varies by course, but might mean: • a year-long paid placement, usually taken after the second year • regular placements and work-related learning completed throughout your course to achieve a required number of clinical or practice hours • a four-to-six-week placement that is a credit-bearing module • live project briefs, often informed by employers’ real requirements.
Professional accreditation
More than 50 professional organisations recognise and accredit our courses. If your course has a professional accreditation, it could give you an extra qualification in addition to your degree, a licence to practise or exemption from professional examinations. Some courses also include membership of a relevant professional body while you are a student here.
The placements office were a massive help. When I told them I’d been accepted for an interview, they did some research with me and worked through my CV. They gave me access to psychometric tests to practice, went through application forms and the interview, helping me to work out what I could talk about and how I could frame it.
Professional advice and support Alongside your course team, our professional careers advisers can help you to see how your studies and your activities translate into transferable employability skills. They can help you to identify and work on gaps in your skills and knowledge, and they can help you present your experience and knowledge to employers.
Support after graduation
Our support continues after you’ve left university. Graduates can access careers information, advice and guidance, be part of the alumni network, and receive regular invitations to professional networking events.
Added experiences We can also help you to get involved in other activities designed to develop your employability.
Volunteer
Employers can be particularly impressed by students who do volunteering work because they are developing new skills as well as showing commitment and motivation. We’ve won a national award for our community engagement work and are proud of our strong links with local communities. These links enable us to offer you volunteering opportunities with local community and voluntary partner organisations. www.brighton.ac.uk/volunteering
Share your skills
Our peer-assisted study sessions (PASS) scheme provides a network of trained student mentors who help other students to thrive as members of our learning community. You can train as a mentor too. Students who participate in PASS are more likely to successfully complete modules, while students acting as PASS leaders are more likely to achieve a high-class degree.
Be enterprising
Graduates and students who can prove their resourcefulness, innovative thinking and leadership skills are more likely to stand out from the crowd. Our entrepreneurship programme, Beepurple, runs skills development workshops, training courses and offers one-to-one support for students and graduates who want to do just that and turn their ideas into reality. www.beepurple.co.uk
Be mentored
They also offered tips on how to stand out. So, say you are in a group exercise you might offer to keep time. It’s a little thing, but shows that you can take on responsibility. That preparation really helped me get my placement in the end. Spending a year in industry has meant that getting through the application stage is easier and I have a lot of stuff that I can talk about at interview which for someone just out of university is relatively uncommon. I absolutely recommend placements. Having that professional experience is really what’s going to get you the job that you want.
Students can apply for a place on our award-winning mentoring programme where professionals will share their experiences and mentor you in regular meetings. It’s a great confidence boost and can really help with employability.
Getting involved
Taking part in sport, clubs, societies, Students’ Union campaigns and fundraising all adds to your personal development. Find out more on page 13.
Our alumni network
You don’t need to wait until you graduate to benefit from the alumni network. We are in touch with 160,000 Brighton graduates in more than 140 countries around the world and many offer mentoring and placement opportunities to our students. www.brighton.ac.uk/alumni
Liam Willet, mathematics with economics student. Liam’s placement was as a Public Sector Operations Analyst in IBM’s Sales and Distribution unit.
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I first got involved with setting up the Southeast Asian Society (SEASOC) when my friends and I were joking about how nice it would be if we were to create a society to meet more people of Asian background; we saw lots of us around the university but could never find the right opportunity to open up a conversation.
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BRIGHTON STUDENTS’ UNION Here to make your life better
Whether you’re 18 or 118, a full-time, part-time, commuting, postgrad, mature or international student – we are here to make sure your experience at University of Brighton is the best it can be. As soon as you become a student at Brighton, you are part of our community!
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We’re not just about the nightlife, we’re so much more. We make sure that your voice is being heard, and provide services, activities and opportunities to get involved, as well as advice, support and a whole lot of fun along the way.
Societies
We have all sorts of societies at Brighton SU. All are student-led and cover a range of interests, from academic and cultural to leisure and faith. Societies are a great way to find a group of friends that share common interests with you and can become your community. From ArabSoc to Nursing Society – whatever your interests, there are over 100 societies to choose from.
The Students’ Union guided us through every step, and we were able to complete all the requirements and get the society ratified. Thanks to the society I have gained valuable interpersonal skills. It’s allowed me to come out of my shell and socialise, not just with the members of the society but also with people we’ve collaborated with. I’ve gained experience which I’ve been able to apply in my day-to-day life, such as how to manage my time effectively, splitting society time and coursework, while still allowing myself to have my own leisure time. I’ve also made new friends, some I could honestly say I would have never met, and they’ve helped shape me to who I am now.
Events, cafes and shops
We host events for students across all campuses. From big events like our annual Halloween Pier Party and weekly club nights, to smaller student-led events in our cafe-bars – like live music or pub quizzes – there’s something for everyone to get involved with and enjoy. There are cafes and shops across our campuses which provide you with student-friendly refreshments, meals and the everyday essentials.
Carylle Mirano, computer science student
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Representing your student voice
Every year students are elected by other students to represent our university community. Both full-time paid officers and volunteer officers campaign on student issues and help us make student life better. We also have course reps on every course in every year who feedback on how your course is and help make changes.
Employability opportunities
We employ more than 100 students in our Brighton SU cafes, shops, and activities and services teams. As well as volunteering, there are plenty of ways to get involved and boost your experience for your CV, helping you to stand out.
Support and advice
Hopefully you won’t need our education support, but if you do, we provide independent and impartial advice on the issues that you may experience during your university journey. brightonsu.com @subrighton @SUBrighton brightonstudentsunion
In good company We’re proud of all of our graduates, their creativity, wisdom and drive. Here are seven of our former students on how Brighton shaped them.
As soon as I arrived in Brighton, I fell in love with the place. It was incredibly diverse, multicultural, bizarre and a little bit mad in a good way. If you come to Brighton, you’re already a certain kind of person because the city attracts such open and diverse people. Adam Pearson Actor, campaigner and presenter on Channel 4’s Beauty & the Beast: The Ugly Face of Prejudice Business Management BA(Hons) 2007
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Life’s too short not to do something you really love. Originally I was reading physics at Oxford but it didn’t make me happy. I missed creativity, so instead, I studied Product Design at Brighton. Probably the best decision I ever made. Emily Brooke MBE Inventor and entrepreneur, Product Design BSc(Hons) 2011
I absolutely know I wouldn’t be where I am now were it not for my time at Brighton — it creates interesting and highly versatile characters adept at working and enjoying the real world. I’m deeply proud to have gone there. Cameron Leslie Director, Fabric Nightclub International Hospitality Management BA(Hons), 1995
Sport and fitness Whether you want to compete, keep fit or just have fun, there are lots of ways to enjoy sport at Brighton. You can use our sport and fitness facilities at any campus, wherever you study or live. There are more than 50 sports clubs and societies in all kinds of activities, and our teams compete against other universities in the British Universities and Colleges Sport league. Sport can play a key role in developing employability and, through our Parklife volunteering programme, you could build skills such as coaching, leadership, event organisation, administration, media and communications. We also support elite and elite disabled student athletes at national and Olympic level through sports scholarships, the sports science consultancy and our status as a satellite centre for the English Institute of Sport. www.brighton.ac.uk/sportbrighton @sportbrighton @SportBrighton SportBrighton
Brighton really broadened my perspective on the range of options and opportunities that were available to me. The path I took after university was undoubtedly shaped by my time there. I feel so fortunate to have been supported in my early days by a team who really wanted me to be the best I could be. Sonia Cargan Chief Diversity Officer, American Express Social Administration BA(Hons) 1991
Evie Foster, physical education with QTS student, and rugby player
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I’m amazed by how much my horizons have been expanded at Brighton. Becoming president of Brighton Students’ Union has helped transform my communication skills. Speaking to thousands of students has opened my eyes to ensuring everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
The chances of succeeding in the music industry were very slim, so my degree gave me the confidence to pursue my dream with wild abandon. Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim Musician and DJ British Studies BA(Hons) 1985
Playing rugby at Brighton has increased my confidence, providing me with so many new opportunities both within and outside of the university. Having never played rugby before joining Brighton, to becoming the president of the club, I feel a sense of pride to be part of something where all the girls feel like my family.
University life really prepared me for the work I do, on so many different levels… it taught me to be creative, to question, to explore facets of life I’d never come into contact with before.
Tomi Ibukun Students’ Union President 2018/19 Aeronautical Engineering BEng(Hons) 2018
Paris Lees Journalist, presenter and transgender rights campaigner English Language and English Literature BA(Hons) 2009
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Brighton is a place that looks at the world differently. Independent and inclusive, it attracts all kinds of people, often united by a commitment to positive change. It’s also a true student city – around 14% of people living here are students. Its reputation for fun goes without saying, but it’s also known for being forward-thinking – it leads the way in arts, creative technology and the environment, and there are amazing opportunities to build on your studies by getting involved in city life.
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Live and learn We sponsor festivals and events in the city throughout the year. The Brighton Festival is the largest annual arts and culture festival in England. It takes place in venues across Brighton throughout May and, along with the Brighton Fringe Festival, is known for being ambitious, daring and original, just like the city. Brighton Digital Festival welcomes around 47,000 visitors to over 150 events. It’s a celebration that unites the arts and digital communities of a city that is on the cutting edge of digital culture. CINECITY Brighton Film Festival showcases the very best in cinema, with premieres, previews and special events. And, as one of the festival’s hosting partners, the university gives students the opportunity to participate with film screenings, installations and performances.
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We work closely with Brighton and Hove Albion and our students get the chance to take part in student projects, placements and joint work on community programmes.
Brighton and Eastbourne are a lot of fun. Here’s a snapshot of our calendar. From major music events and tourist attractions, to small independent venues and original, quirky festivals – it’s all here.
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FRESHTIVAL
This is where your university story starts. From course induction events to festival-style parties, Freshers’ Fortnight is a great way to meet loads of new people and settle into your new home.
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BRIGHTON ART FAIR
This free contemporary arts and crafts fair takes place in the Brighton Corn Exchange. Originally built as the riding school for the Prince Regent, its innovative Regency design is now being restored.
Explore digital technology and culture by seeing some of the diverse 150+ events that make up this annual month-long programme.
STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL EASTBOURNE
Experience the wild, wonderful and bizarre retrofuturistic world of steampunk on the seafront in Eastbourne. Expect incredible costumes.
Brighton has a very positive energy – there’s always something going on. It’s a city where you can come thinking one thing and leave thinking another, whether you are here for years or for a day. Everyone knows what Brighton can offer students in terms of the social aspect – I think every student here has fun – but it’s such an accepting city, accepting of everyone, and that’s a really good atmosphere to study in as well.
Oliver Coulson, social science student CHAT TO OUR STUDENTS www.brighton.ac.uk/chat
NOVEMBER
BRIGHTON PHOTO BIENNIAL
CINECITY – THE BRIGHTON FILM FESTIVAL
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HALLOWEEN
BEACHY HEAD MARATHON
Challenge yourself or just show some support at one of the most beautiful off-road marathons in the country.
The Duke of York’s cinema is Britain’s oldest cinema in continuous use. Pay it a visit during the CINECITY festival, which we co-host with the cinema. Or take advantage of its discounted prices for students throughout the year.
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Brighton Photo Biennial is the UK’s largest international photography festival and we host its exhibitions in our galleries. Join 3,000 of your fellow students at the Haunted Pier Party on Brighton’s iconic pier for scary costumes and unlimited rides. Brighton Students’ Union will keep you up into the early hours with a choice of after-parties too.
BURNING THE CLOCKS
This unique community event brings the whole city together to mark the shortest day of the year. People parade paper and willow lanterns through the city, before they pass them into a blazing bonfire on Brighton beach.
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Brighton Marathon takes over the whole weekend, with a party atmosphere in the marathon village.
BRIGHTON FESTIVAL AND FRINGE
There are literally thousands of events to enjoy, and many of them are free. The layout of the city is altered for the whole of May, with pop-up bars and clubs creating new areas to explore. Start your adventure at Fringe City, the street festival that takes place every weekend during Brighton Fringe.
THE GREAT ESCAPE
The Great Escape is Europe’s leading event for showcasing new music, with over 300 bands playing 30 venues across the city over three days.
ARTISTS OPEN HOUSES
Artists and makers open their homes and studios across Brighton & Hove giving visitors the chance to see original artwork and talk to the artists and makers who created it.
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Eastbourne is officially the sunniest place in the UK, which might be why it’s so friendly, welcoming and relaxed. A third of people living in Eastbourne are under 30, the town has nearly 3,000 students, and it’s a great fit for our sport, journalism, physio and health students who are based here.
LONDON TO BRIGHTON BIKE RIDE
The iconic ride from Clapham Common through the beautiful Sussex countryside to Brighton beach is a 54-mile challenge. If you’re not up for that, you can just enjoy the party atmosphere at the finish line and in the city afterwards. KEMPTOWN CARNIVAL
Like a mini-Notting Hill, 30k people turn out for this vibrant free community street arts festival.
Live and learn
It’s a place for being outdoors, with horse riding, mountain biking, paragliding, sailing, canoeing, body boarding, kayaking, windsurfing and kite surfing all on offer. Our students and staff run in – and volunteer at – the Beachy Head Marathon, one of the UK’s largest off-road marathons with challenging climbs and descents along the Seven Sisters, Britain’s highest chalk sea cliff Every June, some of the world’s best tennis players come to Eastbourne for The Nature Valley International, a vital part of preparations for Wimbledon. Our students often work at the tournament. There’s plenty of arts and culture with the renowned contemporary Towner Art Gallery, four theatres and a brand new eight-screen cinema. The Sunday Times described Eastbourne’s Little Chelsea as ‘the next wave of coastal cool…packed with independent boutiques, craft shops and eateries’.
NATURE VALLEY INTERNATIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT DEVONSHIRE PARK, EASTBOURNE
MARCH OF THE MERMAIDS
You can apply for free tickets for events held at Devonshire Park.
PADDLE ROUND THE PIER
The ultimate expression of Brighton beach life, this free festival celebrates the best in water, street and urban sports. And it involves teams racing around the pier on their homemade, themed rafts.
AUGUST
JULY
And it’s brilliantly accessible, with the beach, the town centre and the beautiful hills of the South Downs all within a 15-minute walk of our campus.
Any excuse to dress up in Brighton, and this parade celebrating sea life and promoting marine conservation is a great cause. EASTBOURNE BEACH LIFE FESTIVAL
One of the UK’s biggest free extreme sports festivals takes place on the seafront over an adventure-filled weekend.
In Eastbourne you get a great community feel from being in a smaller group. You get to know everyone and it’s easy to make friends. I’m quite far from home but I’ve settled in really well. It’s inclusive and everything is close together. It has its own buzz and has good social life and nightlife. And Brighton is just down the road so we get the best of both worlds. I’m doing a yearlong salaried placement in Brighton, but I’ve chosen to stay living in Eastbourne. It’s cheaper than Brighton, travelling between is quick and affordable – and I love my life in Eastbourne.
Lucy Barker is on placement with the university’s outreach team CHAT TO OUR STUDENTS www.brighton.ac.uk/chat
PRIDE
Brighton & Hove Pride is the UK’s biggest Pride festival. The glittering Pride Community Parade culminates in a big party, demonstrating the mix of celebration and campaigning at the heart of the event.
AIRBOURNE: EASTBOURNE INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW
Look up and enjoy an amazing free show in Eastbourne in August when Airborne attracts hundreds of thousands of fans to gasp at the Red Arrows displays – for four days the seafront is packed. 21
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Brighton is very close to Gatwick Airport – just 30 minutes direct by train. Gatwick to Eastbourne is an hour. Driving to Gatwick takes around 45 minutes from Brighton and 75 minutes from Eastbourne. Heathrow isn’t far either – 64 miles from Brighton, and 84 miles from Eastbourne, and accessible easily by coach, or by train via London.
Automobiles
It’s less than 50 miles from Brighton to central London, and less than 80 miles from Eastbourne to central London. And for European adventures, you can get a direct train to Ashford Eurostar terminal or a ferry to France from Newhaven which is 14 miles from Eastbourne and eight miles from Brighton.
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Trains
It’s only 50 minutes by train from Brighton to central London, and 90 minutes from Eastbourne. From Brighton, there are daily direct trains to Bristol, Bedford, Cambridge, Portsmouth and Southampton, as well as to London terminals, making it easy to travel further afield. Ongoing improvements to the north-south rail network mean even more connections to Brighton, even easier journeys, and new trains.
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City Campus Our City Campus, a collection of buildings based in the centre of Brighton, has an art school feel. You’ll be part of a creative community working in print-making workshops, photography and music studios, the forge, raku firing kilns, Design Archives and dress history collection. The Royal Pavilion, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, the iconic pier and the beach are all within 10 minutes walk.
Facilities on campus • • • • • • •
St Peter’s House library Arts venue, the Sallis Benney theatre University of Brighton public galleries Students' Union shop Restaurant and cafe bar Phoenix halls of residence Support and advice for careers, counselling, student advice, disability and dyslexia support, and chaplaincy services are available on campus, and there is a large student information centre.
Travel
We encourage everyone using this campus to cycle or use public transport. • Cycle lanes link City campus with our other sites and there is a BTN BikeShare hub on site. • Excellent bus services run across the city, to our other sites and further afield. • Brighton mainline train station is 15 minutes walk.
Specialist learning facilities
• Extensive new teaching and exhibition facilities for media, photography and film. • Letterpress, printmaking and book binding workshops. • Design and pattern cutting studios. • Digital music production studios. • Industrial textile looms and knitting machines. • Traditional and digital textile printing. • Working forge. • Studios with personal working areas. • Photographic and moving image facilities. • Digital print bureau. • The Design archives. • Photoworks – leading visual arts agency for photography. • Screen Archive South East.
Subjects • • • • • • • •
3D design and craft Fine art Graphic design and illustration Digital music and sound arts Digital media design Fashion and textiles History of art and design Humanities: history, philosophy, culture and politics • Photography and film
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Moulsecoomb Moulsecoomb is our biggest campus, and is home to 8,000 students studying subjects including architecture, business, computing, engineering, media and pharmacy. It’s just one mile north of Brighton city centre.
Facilities on campus • • • • • • •
Aldrich library Computer pool rooms Print Services centre Restaurants and cafes Students’ Union shops and cafe bar Banking Support and advice for accommodation, careers, counselling, disability and dyslexia, and chaplaincy services are provided on campus.
Travel
We encourage everyone using this campus to cycle or use public transport. • Cycle lanes link Moulsecoomb with the city centre and our other sites and a BTN BikeShare hub on site. • Excellent bus services run across the city, to our other sites and further afield. • Moulsecoomb train station is right next to the campus. • Very limited permit-controlled parking is available to those with specific needs.
Sports facilities • Sports hall • Fitness suite • Climbing wall
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Specialist learning facilities • • • • • • • • • •
3D print workshops Plasma and laser cutters Wind tunnels Flight simulators Aerodynamics lab Histopathology lab Real-time trading room Image analysis unit Sir Harry Ricardo Laboratories Hydraulics, thermodynamics and materials laboratories • Rapid prototyping equipment • Modelling and construction workshops • Electrochemical analysis and highperformance liquid chromatography equipment
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Accounting and finance Architecture and interiors Biology and ecology Biomedical science Business management Chemistry Civil engineering and construction Computing Economics Engineering Events and tourism Geography, geology and environment Law Mathematics Marketing Media studies Media production Pharmacy Product design University of Brighton’s International College
A transformation of our Moulsecoomb campus in Brighton is underway, creating new spaces for our students to study, live and socialise. Our students named the project the Big Build.
As it progresses, the Big Build represents a huge live project bursting with learning opportunities. We are working with build project partners on developing work placements, specialist lectures, case studies and skills sessions for our students.
By the time the Big Build is complete in 2021, there’ll be: new halls of residence; a new Business School building; a new home for Brighton Students’ Union including a big social space; a new campus student centre for information and support; and a new gym – all designed with sustainability, inclusivity and community in mind. Off campus, next door to our Big Build, cafes, shops and social spaces are also being developed, creating more places for people to enjoy. www.brighton.ac.uk/bigbuild
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Falmer Set in the South Downs, our Falmer campus is around four miles from the city centre and is where our nurses and teachers, linguists and writers, social scientists, psychologists, social workers and medical students are based. Located next to the awesome Amex stadium and to the huge Stanmer Park, the campus has a sports centre and outdoor sports facilities like football pitches and tennis courts.
Facilities on campus
Travel
Falmer is also home to our local football team, Brighton and Hove Albion, at the Amex Stadium.
We encourage everyone using this campus to cycle or use public transport. • Cycle lanes link Falmer with the city centre and our other campuses and there is a BTN BikeShare hub on site. • Regular bus services to city centre and other campuses. • Falmer train station is next to the campus – nine minutes to central Brighton. • Limited permit-controlled parking on campus.
• Our curriculum centre, used by teaching and education students, houses over 30,000 items and resources related to teaching from children’s books to games and puzzles. • Psychology students use mobile eye tracking and psychophysiology measuring equipment in our applied cognition lab and our flexible creative method lab, with hidden cameras and microphones, to run interviews and focus groups.
Sports facilities
Subjects
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Great Wilkins and Paddock Field Halls Falmer library Computer pool rooms Media centre Restaurant and cafes The Students’ Union shop and cafe-bar Support and advice for careers, counselling, student advice, disability and dyslexia support, and chaplaincy services is available on campus.
Our students have the chance to go to Premier League matches and watch other top teams play against the seagulls.
• Sports centre with a fitness suite, activity studios and a sports hall. • Floodlit astroturf football pitch. • Netball and tennis courts.
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• Clinical skills and simulation suites enable health students to replicate real-life environments and scenarios, and develop the skills they will use on placement and in professional practice. 26
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Education and teaching Literature, language and linguistics Medicine Nursing: adult, child, mental health Paramedic science Psychology Public health Social sciences Sociology and criminology Social work University of Brighton Language Institute
Eastbourne Eastbourne is a great place for our sport, journalism and health students. It’s a well-known destination for leisure and sporting events, with an outdoorsy lifestyle. You’ll be able to immerse yourself in your subject and be part of our welcoming student community. Our campus has excellent sport and exercise facilities and social spaces.
Facilities on campus • • • • • • •
Queenwood library Computer rooms Media centre Learning and technology suite Restaurants Students’ Union shop Support and advice for careers, volunteering, counselling and wellbeing, student advice, disability and dyslexia support, and chaplaincy services is available on campus.
Travel
We encourage everyone using this campus to cycle or use public transport. • Bike storage is provided on campus. • Buses are available at the campus. • Eastbourne train station is within walking distance.
Sports facilities • • • • •
25-metre swimming pool Sports hall and gym Artificial outdoor pitch Dance studio Climbing wall
Specialist learning facilities • • • • • • • • •
Exercise physiology laboratories Environmental chamber Human movement laboratory Culinary arts studio Leaf Hospital podiatric clinic Clinical simulation suites Occupational health studios News room Ward Hall teaching gym
Subjects • • • • • • • • •
Journalism Nursing Midwifery Nutrition Occupational therapy Physical education Physiotherapy Podiatry Sport and exercise
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Explore Brighton If you want to spend a couple of days viewing properties we can help. If you’re able to stay overnight, we have discounted accommodation available in central Brighton between mid-August and midSeptember. As well as giving you more opportunities to compare properties it could also give you the chance to meet up with your new housemates and explore the city and our campuses. Get in touch with us for details.
Housemates online service
We use a dedicated Facebook group to provide support and advice to students looking for accommodation during the summer months. Join and you’ll: • get the latest from us on all the rooms and properties we currently have available across Brighton and Eastbourne, including universitymanaged options, partner halls, and houses, flats and rooms on our student homes database • hear about properties on offer direct from the letting agents we invite to join the group • meet other students looking for homes and team up to view houses together • get advice about tenancy agreements, budgets and the best areas for you to live • ask us your questions.
Brighton accommodation options Contact us for advice and the latest on availability of all options.
Private renting in Brighton
The accommodation team are here to give practical support and advice with finding homes in private rented flats and houses.
Costs and what’s included ®® The
average rent for a one-bed flat is £200 per week. ®® A room in a shared house is usually £125–140 per person per week. ®® A damage deposit capped at 5 weeks’ rent (6 weeks’ for larger properties) and a month’s rent in advance is usually required: £1,125–£1,400 ®® The new Tenant Fees Act means that an agency should not ask you to pay any agency fees. ®® Rent does not usually include bills, so you would be responsible for your broadband, electricity, gas and water. ®® You will need to pay a deposit and first instalment of rent before you move in. When you are here, as well as rent, you should budget for contents insurance, travel, a TV licence and food.
Next steps
Accept your Clearing offer from us and contact us to get access to the Facebook group – you will need to provide us with your University of Brighton student number.
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Private halls in Brighton
New for September 2019, private halls are available on Circus Street, right next to our City campus, with the beach, Brighton Pavilion and the North Laine all nearby. This option is managed by Kaplan Living Brighton, and 200 rooms are available to University of Brighton students.
Costs and what’s included ®® A
self-catered classic room is £230 per week. This is £9,200 per year based on a 40-week tenancy. There are frequent bus services to our Moulsecoomb and Falmer campuses. There is no car parking available on site. ®® Rent includes £5,000 contents insurance, all utilities, cleaning of communal areas, laundry facilities and a programme of social events.
Homestay in Brighton
Homestay means living with a family, couple or single person in their own home. All bills are included in your rent. This option is very flexible and can be used for stays from two weeks up to a whole academic year. Rooms can be provided on a self-catered or catered basis, We can also arrange shared rooms if you know another student you want to share with.
Costs and what’s included ®® There
is no deposit to pay, all bills are included. ®® For a single room expect to pay from £115 per week for self-catered and from £155 per week for catered. ®® For a shared room expect to pay from £100 per week self-catered and from £140 per week for catered. Shared rooms are with another University of Brighton student. The rent shown is the rent payable per person.
University accommodation in Brighton
Applications for university accommodation closed on 30 June. If you applied to us after this date and any of the following describe you, get in touch with the accommodation team as soon as can. • an international student, paying overseas fees • a care leaver • under 18 on 15 August • have a medical need or disability We can’t guarantee people who apply after June 30 university accommodation, however if any of the above apply to you, you will be given priority for any rooms we have.
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Eastbourne accommodation options We expect to have some availability of university accommodation in Eastbourne.
Halls of residence in Eastbourne
Located in the Meads area of Eastbourne, right next to the Students’ Union and Student Services, Welkin halls are a short walk or bike ride to other areas of the campus. Rooms are all ensuite halls with a choice of room and flat sizes.
Costs and what’s included ®® A
standard catered room is £167 per week. This is £6,680 per year based on a 40-week tenancy. There is no car parking on campus. ®® MEAL PLAN catered package: 10 meals per week – breakfast or lunch and evening meal, served at a university restaurant, Monday – Friday during termtime. You also have access to shared, fully equipped kitchen facilities. ®® Rent also includes all utilities, 24/7 staff cover, contents insurance, cleaning of communal areas and off-peak access to university fitness facilities including a 25m pool.
Unihomes in Eastbourne
A unihome is a student house which the university manages on behalf of a private landlord. Generally unihomes have shared bathrooms and some include off-road parking. A range of locations, room and house sizes are available. This option can work particularly well when you’re balancing learning with placements and other life commitments.
Costs and what’s included ®® A
self-catered room in an Eastbourne unihome is £123 per week, this is £5,166 based on a 42 week tenancy and £6,150 based on a 50 week tenancy. ®® Rent includes all utilities, broadband, contents insurance, cleaning of communal areas.
Apply for our Eastbourne accommodation
If you accept a place on one of our Eastbourne-based courses during Clearing and you want to apply for university accommodation please contact accomeastbourne@brighton.ac.uk as soon as you can.
Please get in touch if you have any questions. Some of our summer staff are current students or recent graduates who came through Clearing themselves, so we are all here to help you find a place to call home.
Amy Connolly, accommodation manager My housemates and I have bonded really well and we’re living with each other and one other person next year. I now don’t think it’s true that you have a better social life in halls because you meet people everywhere you go at university.
Private renting in Eastbourne
The accommodation team are here to give practical support and advice with finding homes in private rented flats and houses.
Costs and what’s included
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average rent is £144 per week for a one-bed flat. ®® A room in a shared house is usually £88 per person per week. ®® A deposit of one month’s rent is typically required. ®® Rent does not usually include bills, so you would be responsible for your broadband, electricity, gas and water.
Living at home Some students choose to continue to live at home and commute into university. Student discounts and excellent public transport in Brighton, Eastbourne and beyond can make this a good option.
Get in touch Brighton
01273 644100 or accommodation@brighton.ac.uk
Eastbourne
01273 643810 or accomeastbourne@brighton.ac.uk Visit our accommodation page for students who have applied through Clearing if you would like to read more about housing options. www.brighton.ac.uk/clearing/ find-a-home
Helen Ferry, Illustration BA(Hons) I didn’t get into halls in the first year so I used the message boards on Studenthomes to form a house-hunting group with four other girls... the private sector can seem daunting, but there are lots of positives, including choosing where you live and who you live with. Beki Gowing, Textiles with Business Studies BA(Hons) CHAT TO OUR STUDENTS www.brighton.ac.uk/chat
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Support services We support our students in many different ways. Each campus has a Student Centre, bringing together access to information, advice and support services. Here are some of the main services that you can benefit from. Support when and where you need it
We make it easy for you to access help and advice if you experience practical or emotional problems while you are here. • Our Student Information Desk Advisors are your first port of call for help with all sorts of queries, either face-to-face or online, from knowing your way around campus to more in-depth issues. • If you have concerns about your studies, you can talk to staff in your school – your course leader, a course tutor or your allocated personal tutor. • Student Support and Guidance Tutors (SSGTs) are based in every school, and can offer advice on anything impacting your academic or personal life. • Student Services centres are available at every campus with trained counsellors and advisers to provide confidential and impartial guidance. • The Brighton Students’ Union Support Service also offers independent and impartial help to students who may be experiencing academic difficulty. www.brighton.ac.uk/askus
Accommodation service
Computing and library facilities
Care leavers
Our libraries are situated close to classrooms and lecture theatres, where professional staff will be there to help you.
We provide a free and confidential service to all students. The accommodation teams in Brighton and Eastbourne are available to help and advise on finding and renting accommodation. www.brighton.ac.uk/accommodation We offer a full support package to students who have been in care. Financial help is also provided. www.brighton.ac.uk/careleavers
Chaplaincy
Our team of chaplains offer support to everyone, irrespective of belief, and provide opportunities for friendship and community involvement as well as help finding places of worship in the local area. www.brighton.ac.uk/chaplaincy
Childcare
In Brighton on site childcare is available 45 weeks of the year for the children of students, staff and the local community. Care provided for children aged from two to five. www.brighton.ac.uk/childcare
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Computer equipment and printers are available in libraries and computer rooms, almost all are open late in the evening and at weekends as well as during the week.
Media centres at each main campus offer access to video and audio recording equipment, facilities for editing and copying and for making presentations in lecture theatres and teaching rooms. www.brighton.ac.uk/is www.brighton.ac.uk/libraries
Disability and dyslexia
The university’s disability and dyslexia team coordinates support for students who declare a disability or a specific learning difficulty. Support is available for a range of disabilities such as dyslexia or specific learning difficulties, mental health, hearing and visual impairment, mobility impairment, other disabilities and longterm medical conditions (for example, diabetes, epilepsy, ME or chronic fatigue syndrome, and repetitive strain injury).
The kind of support we offer is individual to you and includes ensuring teaching staff understand the impact that some conditions may have on ability to study, and helping you to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance. www.brighton.ac.uk/advice
English language support
The Brighton Language Institute, based on the Falmer campus, provides English language courses to help you meet our entry requirements and prepare for study here. www.brighton.ac.uk/learnenglish
You can access our range of health and wellbeing services that include: • Information on health issues, like how to register with a GP • Self help resources: how to deal with difficult situations • Wellbeing workshops • LGBTQ+ support • Student support and guidance tutors. www.brighton.ac.uk/wellbeing
Study support
Estranged students
Studentcentral is where you’ll be able to find study materials for your course, an online library, email, news feeds, blogs and urgent announcements, and to connect with other students.
Health and wellbeing
From Thursday 22 August you will be able to enrol online, after which you’ll see your welcome programme timetable and start date. Your actual teaching timetable will be finalised during your first week, from 23 September. http://studentcentral.brighton.ac.uk
We are committed to providing a range of support, including bursaries, to students studying without support, approval and encouragement from their family networks. As part of this commitment we are proud to have signed the Stand Alone Pledge. Before you arrive, get the latest advice about immunisations and measles, mumps and meningitis. Additional routine immunisations may be required for certain courses – we will tell you if this is the case.
Study skills sessions are provided free on each campus for anyone who might need to brush up their skills in essay preparation, time management, taking notes or revision techniques. The ASK study guide also provides access to comprehensive study support materials. www.brighton.ac.uk/ask
Sport and fitness
Sport Brighton, a partnership between the university and the Brighton Students’ Union, can help you take part in sporting activities at any level, whether you want to compete, keep fit or just have fun. You can use any of our sport and fitness facilities no matter where you study or live. www.brighton.ac.uk/sportbrighton
Students’ Union
Brighton SU is a member of the National Union of Students, which represents over five million students in the UK and campaigns on their behalf. Brighton SU encourages students to campaign for change, learn new skills, have fun and enjoy the many opportunities to make new friends. www.brightonsu.com
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Fees and funding The fees you pay and the funding you are eligible for can depend on a few things that we have outlined below. www.brighton.ac.uk/ money. Tuition fees for UK and EU students
The tuition fees shown in the table below are for students starting a university course for the first time in the academic year 2019–2020. • You will pay tuition fees for each year that you study with us. • The majority of students are eligible for a tuition fee loan, which means you don’t need to pay tuition fees upfront. • Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. • Fees may be subject to annual increase each year of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is greater). Regulated fees* will not increase more than the statutory maximum fee. Tuition fees for UK and EU students 2019–2020 entry
Fees per year
Undergraduate course
£9,250
Placement year
£1,230
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
£9,250
Full-time students If you are entering higher education for the first time, you can apply for a student loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees.
Tuition fees for international students 2019–2020 entry (undergraduate)
Fees per year
Classroom-based
From £13,284
Laboratory/studio-based
From £14,460
Placement year
£2,060
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
£32,886
The fees that international students pay are determined by the type of course. Check the fee for your course at www.brighton.ac.uk/courses. Students from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man Island students pay fees at the same rate as UK and other EU students, unless they are studying at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. Contact the educational authority on your island about financial support.
International students tuition fee deposit All self-funded international students are required to pay a deposit of £2,500. Deposit payments must be paid before we can issue you with your CAS number and must be paid before 31 August 2019 for courses starting in September 2019.
Part-time students Students taking courses on a part-time basis are charged on a pro-rata basis: your fees will vary according to the number of and credit value of modules taken in each academic year.
Paying your fees if you are a fully selffunded student You are liable to pay tuition fees from the first day of your course following enrolment here. You can choose to pay your fees in up to six monthly instalments (October– March).
If you’re entering higher education for the first time and are studying part-time at the equivalent of 25% or more of a full-time course, you can take out a government student loan to cover the cost of your tuition. Contact fees@brighton.ac.uk with questions about part-time fees.
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Fees can be paid online or by bank transfer, or by a recurring card agreement. An early settlement discount is available if annual fees are paid in full before 1 November of the academic year. Eligibility conditions apply.
Help and advice from us We have student information desk advisers at each of our campus student centres. Advisers can provide personal financial advice as well as information on money management.
Contact the university’s finance department on +44 (0)1273 642959 or by email at income@brighton.ac.uk for details about deposits, online or credit card payment, or bank transfer. Should I be paying international fees? If you are not sure if you should pay fees at the international rate, we will contact you during the application process to complete a fee assessment form. All cases are judged in accordance with UK government guidelines and are treated fairly and equally. *Regulated fees are where the maximum is set by the UK government and relates to the majority of undergraduate courses payable for UK students.
What’s included in my tuition fees?
The professional and applied nature of many of our courses can mean additional costs are involved. For example, you may need to have a health or criminal record check. Some courses involve field trips and the use of specialist materials – costs like this are specific to each course. Where these costs are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course, they are covered by the tuition fee. You should expect to pay additional studyrelated costs on top of the tuition fees. It’s a good idea to budget for the cost of books, photocopying and printing for example.
You may incur additional costs depending on the option modules or activities you choose, for example, field trips or materials. Get in touch if you have questions about additional costs so that you can budget accordingly.
Living costs
Where you choose to live and how you live will play a big part in determining how much money you’ll need whilst you are studying. You’ll also need to consider costs like accommodation, travel, clothes, food, phone, insurance and your social life. Eligible full and part-time UK students can access a loan to help with living costs. See our website for advice about costs of this kind and living on a student budget, www.brighton.ac.uk/budgeting and subscribe to our moneymatters blog.
Once you are a student here, we can guide you through the eligibility criteria and application processes for student loans and additional funds you may be eligible for depending on your circumstances. We can also help you minimise financial stress by coaching you on money management techniques. We offer regular one-toone sessions and group workshops across all our campuses. Our website has useful information on: • funding and fees • welfare benefits • advice on debt • how to live on a budget • student discounts • part-time work. www.brighton.ac.uk/money
I think people in Brighton are really friendly and accepting of one another. In the university, the support staff and teaching staff are always willing to answer questions and help when you need it. Suzy Attfield, Primary Education BA(Hons) CHAT TO OUR STUDENTS www.brighton.ac.uk/chat
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Bursaries and scholarships Depending on your circumstances you could be eligible for financial support from the University of Brighton. Our bursaries can help to cover the costs of fees, books, equipment, university accommodation, travel, study aids, childcare and other study-related costs.
University of Brighton bursaries University of Brighton bursaries provide additional financial support to students from lower income families as well as young people who are leaving local authority care or who are estranged from their families. A bursary is money or other support awarded on the basis of financial need that does not have to be paid back when you complete your course. Your eligibility for Brighton bursaries is determined when you apply to Student Finance England for financial support. Depending on your circumstances you could be eligible for more than one bursary. There may also be additional funds and grants you can apply for to help meet your costs once you have enrolled.
University of Brighton scholarships Our scholarships recognise and reward academic and sporting merit. There are also dedicated scholarships for international students.
Merit scholarships
These scholarships recognise outstanding academic performance in end-of-year assessments in year 1 and year 2.
Sports scholarships
We are committed to developing sporting excellence among our students. The sports scholarship scheme helps students develop their full sporting potential by supporting them to train and compete at the highest level while achieving an academic qualification. The scheme includes: • elite athletes scholarships • talented sports performer scholarships • disabled athletes scholarships.
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Sport Scholarship students receive the following: • Free access to the University sport facilities • Financial support of up to £1000 a year • Access to workshops (nutrition, fitness training, technique analysis and sports psychology) • Strength and conditioning support • Sport science support • Physical performance testing • Reduced rate access to physiotherapy support • Reduced rate access to sport massage treatments • A mentor to help with lifestyle management • Access to University of Brighton sports coaches, subject to availability • Links to external clubs through our extensive partnership network. • Performance t-shirt.
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Got a question? For help and advice, please get in touch: email enquiries@brighton.ac.uk telephone (01273) 644644 international code (+441273) University of Brighton Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton BN2 4AT UCAS institution codes University of Brighton (BRITN) B72 Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) B74 This guide is intended to help you decide whether the University of Brighton is right for you. It does not replace the university’s terms and conditions which can be found on the student contract page of the website, www.brighton.ac.uk/studentcontract.
This guide is available in alternative formats on request. The University of Brighton makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of this guide and will use all reasonable endeavours to provide the courses and services described within it but cannot guarantee their provision in the event of circumstances beyond our control (such as lack of demand, changes in government policy or industrial action). The university will make reasonable efforts to provide suitable alternatives and reserves the right to vary course content or methods of delivery of courses. This guide is normally published in July, three months before the academic year to which it relates. Any changes to course details, including entry requirements, will be found on our website, www.brighton.ac.uk/courses. Photography by Andrew Weekes, Jim Holden and Sorcha Bridge.
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