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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 who can help with anything from homesickness, managing stress or accommodation issues. And if they don’t know the answer they will know someone who does. Look out for student information desks on each campus. Our advisors can help with all sorts of queries, and can refer you to specialist teams if you need more advice. We hold the Customer Service Excellence standard, a government-backed, independent assessment that shows our services are efficient, effective, equitable and empowering, with our students’ wellbeing at the heart of what we do.

SEE PAGE 08 FOR MORE ON THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT WE OFFER AND VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WELLBEING www.brighton.ac.uk/wellbeing

How we teach

Our TEF silver award acknowledges our 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.

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.

HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE TO SEE HOW THIS WORKS FOR YOUR COURSE www.brighton.ac.uk/courses Professor Debra Humphris, your Vice-Chancellor

We are here to make sure your experience at the 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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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, social science student

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Even though there’s lots of people, you get to know people quite well, going clubbing and through the societies and sport. Eastbourne’s smaller than the other University of Brighton campuses, but I think because we’re small it’s more of a community feel. Jay, sport and exercise science

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Our accommodation includes halls of residence and shared houses across Brighton and Eastbourne, with a variety of prices, catering options and types of room available. Your rent includes things like broadband, bills and contents insurance, and you’ll live with other University of Brighton students in accommodation that meets our standards. We can also support you to find your own privately rented home. You can get advice from our team all year round, in every year of your course.

FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ACCOMMODATION ON PAGE 10

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ADDED EXPERIENCES like volunteering, mentoring, entrepreneurship, sport and societies are available to all of our students and will help you be more connected, skilled and employable

HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE TO SEE

HOW THIS WORKS FOR YOUR COURSE www.brighton.ac.uk/courses

Congratulations We’re really happy to have offered you a place with us. This is a place that looks at the world differently. Where different perspectives open up new and unexpected possibilities. Bring your resilience, 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. And we’ll support you in every way that we can – helping you to find a place to live, developing your study skills, and exploring new experiences like volunteering, mentoring or sports.

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

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GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE 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. (DLHE 2016–2017)

Our range of courses means you’ll be learning alongside – and sometimes with – future artists, lawyers, nurses, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs and educators. Whatever you’re studying, we’ll work with you to develop your skills, help you to put your learning into practice, and encourage you to stay curious – so that you leave us ready to fulfil your ambitions. Use this guide to help you take your next steps in joining us. Welcome to Brighton.

Our Student Services and Information Services hold the Customer Service Excellence® standard. This government-backed 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 in the People & Planet University League 2019. People & Planet is the student network campaigning to protect the environment.

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Your next steps Come and explore at your applicant day ® Your offer ® Monitoring your application ® Funding and fees ® Home from home ® Timeline 2020 ® How to find us ®

We hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, an Athena SWAN Bronze Award recognising our commitment to gender equality, and we are in the Stonewall Top 100 UK Employers for LGBT people.

Your next steps

COME TO YOUR APPLICANT DAY

Now you’ve got your offer get to know your subject better at an applicant day. We will invite you by email. See page 02 for dates and details.

MONITOR YOUR APPLICATION See page 06.

TALK TO US ONLINE

Chat with our students on our website. Meet us and other Brighton applicants on The Student Room. Keep up with uni news on social media. Check out our subject blogs to find out what we’re all up to. www.brighton.ac.uk/ social

APPLY FOR FUNDING

And find out about the financial support we provide, see page 08.

APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION And find out more about each of our halls of residence, see page 10.

ACCEPT YOUR OFFER

Accept your offer to study with us and join a talented and inclusive community where you can build your experience and career opportunities from the moment you arrive. Log on to UCAS Track, go to ‘your choices’ and click ‘reply to your offers’. Choose University of Brighton B72 and click ‘make this my firm choice.’ See www.brighton.ac.uk/ accept-your-offer.

KEEPING IN TOUCH

Keep an eye on your email and post – we’ll be sending you all the information you need at the right time.

Come and explore at your applicant day We run applicant days for all courses that don’t involve an interview, and you have a choice of dates on which to visit. Look out for your email invitation.

EASTBOURNE CAMPUS

Journalism + nutrition + physical education + sport and exercise ® Saturday 29 February ® Wednesday 18 March

The programme for your day will vary a little depending on the subject, but you can expect to: • hear a welcome from the head of school • have a subject or course talk, followed by a taster, facilities tour or other subject-specific activity • meet with students and academic staff from your subject area • have the option of going on a campus and accommodation tour • hear a talk from the Students’ Union and outreach team about the student experience at Brighton • find out more about student support and your accommodation options. www.brighton.ac.uk/applicantday COME ON A CAMPUS TOUR If you can’t make your applicant day, or if you hold a place on an interviewing course, campus tours are the perfect way for you to have a good look around the university Book your place online www.brighton.ac.uk/campustours

BRIGHTON: FALMER CAMPUS

Creative writing + criminology + education + English + psychology + public health + social science ® Wednesday 11 March ® Saturday 28 March

Getting the most out of your visit Chris, civil engineering

BRIGHTON: CITY CAMPUS

History of art and design + philosophy + humanities + film and screen + visual culture ® Wednesday 4 March ® Saturday 21 March

When you are shown around the campus feel free to take pictures of what looks good, and ask as many questions that come to mind. No question is too small or silly. If there is a particular area you have seen online and you haven’t been shown, ask a student ambassador to take you there so you can be satisfied you have seen everything. We do offer accommodation tours but if you want to see a bit more then visit the accommodation website where they offer 360 virtual tours of all halls of residence.

BRIGHTON: MOULSECOOMB CAMPUS

Accounting + finance + economics + business + architecture + interior architecture + law + marketing + computing + construction + engineering + civil engineering + events + geography + geology + environment + mathematics + chemistry + biology + ecology + pharmacy + product design + tourism + media ® Saturday 7 March ® Wednesday 25 March

If you have time I would encourage you to visit the city to experience it for yourself. Ask an ambassador for advice on where to go. It may add a little time to your day but will give you another view on what to expect. TALK TO A STUDENT You can chat online to our students and find more blog posts like this one www.brighton.ac.uk/chat

Your offer Here are some additional details about your offer. If you have any questions, get in touch (you can message the admissions team direct, see page 06).

How we make offers

When we made your offer we looked at your academic grades and your personal statement, which tells us about you as a person, your experiences and character. Our admissions policy is flexible so that we can base our offers on individual merit and give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements and fulfil their potential.

Accepting your offer

Details of your offer will be confirmed to you by UCAS and will be shown on UCAS Track. To accept your offer log on to UCAS Track and select B72 University of Brighton as your firm or insurance choice. If you applied direct to us, just log into our applicant area online (find out how on page 06) and follow the instructions.

Meeting the conditions

Your offer may come with conditions such as specific grades or subjects. These will be detailed in your offer letter and need to be met before we can make your offer unconditional and enable you to enrol. When we have received your results, your place with us will be shown on UCAS Track.

UCAS Tariff points

Deferred entry

We use the UCAS Tariff point equivalents to grades, and this supports our flexible admissions policy because it allows us to assess your potential across a wide range of accomplishments. www.ucas.com/tariff-calculator

The student contract

The UCAS Tariff is a points system which enables comparison between post-16 qualifications, including A-levels and BTEC. The tariff can be particularly helpful if you are taking a combination of qualifications.

Mitigating circumstances

If you think illness or other issues may have affected your exam performance and results you should talk to your school or college about contacting the examination board as soon as possible. If you want to, you can also share details of these mitigating circumstances with us by messaging us (find out how on page 06). If you are concerned and want to talk to someone call us on 01273 644644.

If you have applied for deferred entry, your offer will be for a course starting the following academic year. You will still have to meet your conditions before we can make your place unconditional and enable you to enrol. If you change your mind about your chosen year of entry, get in touch to request the change. Before you accept our offer make sure you read our main terms and conditions. www.brighton.ac.uk/studentcontract

Incorrect information

Your offer is based on the information in your application, including any additional information you have provided. If any of this information is incorrect we reserve the right to review and possibly withdraw your offer.

Here for you Susan de Jesus, student support and guidance tutor (SSGT) Susan talks about her role as a student support and guidance tutor, the kinds of questions and situations that she comes across – and how making space for students to talk often results in them finding that they know the answer to their own question

Every student has an SSGT

SSGTs work in the academic schools. We are generally very close to the school office, where students go to hand in their work or to ask questions about their timetables. So it’s easy for them to come and see us. Students will know who their SSGT is – a named person that they know they can go to for basically anything. We’re here to listen – and to help with any questions or problems. We have amazing specialist teams at the university but often students have more than one question and rather than having to go and sort one out and then go to somewhere else and sort another, we can often deal with the majority of it in one go.

Questions and problems can be varied!

There might be a need for mental health management or support, or there could be issues around money like financial hardship or a change in circumstances. There can be issues with accommodation – it might be difficulties communicating with their housemates; knowing how to assert their needs in the household without annoying people; how to get that person to wash up their dishes without making it a big deal! Homesickness, loneliness, when things go wrong with their course – they can come and talk to us.

There are a range of ways we can help

We might help with an application for mitigating circumstances, put a learning support plan in place, get them some counselling support and talk to their personal tutor about things that need to be addressed. It’s often several things rather than just dealing with one thing.

We want our students to enjoy their lives

Everybody gets stressed sometimes and that’s absolutely fine. We help students manage that so that it doesn’t become distress. We do a lot of campusbased work supporting the great work that students are already doing in managing themselves and their wellbeing.

Our aim is for students to feel capable and empowered

We enable students to do the things they want to do for themselves by removing some of the barriers that might stop them – it’s more of an enabling, empowering role rather than a parental role. I say to students, think of me like a book in a library. If there’s a book that’s going to help you in your course, you’re going to take it out and read it! Why would you not do that with an SSGT? That’s what I am – a resource that they can use to help them succeed. I just give them the space, the time, a listening ear and some guidance, and generally speaking they have the answers themselves.

Monitoring your application You can monitor your application online with us. • Track the progress of your application • View the details of your offer and any conditions attached to it • Ask the admissions team about your application using secure messaging • Read and respond to messages about your application • Confirm any visa requirements you may have www.brighton.ac.uk/ myapplication

Follow the 2 on-screen instructions to activate your university user account and receive your username and password.

Getting started

You will need your University of Brighton student number, which you can find on our offer letter to you. Store these details securely as you will have this student number and username throughout your time here.

Go to www.brighton.ac.uk/ myapplication to log in and access the applicant area.

Wait 15 4 minutes for your account to be activated.

You need to activate your university user account. Go to https://activate.brighton.ac.uk.

Email notifications

When the status of your application changes we will email you to let you know. If you have an unread message in the applicant area about your application, you will get an email notification. Log in to read the message.

Forgotten your password?

If you forget your password visit https://myinfo.brighton.ac.uk/ forgot.

My top 5 study tips Jamie, biomedical science

University can be an amazing experience. Living in a new city meeting new people and getting involved with activities you never pictured yourself doing can be life-changing. However, once all the excitement of the first couple weeks wears off, you’re going to realise that most people are here for the degree at the end of the tunnel. With the Christmas break over and first semesters exams looming, I figured the best topic I could write about are my top five study tips!

Go to all your lectures

This might sound so obvious that it’s stupid, but you’ll be surprised how easy it can be to justify not going. You might tell yourself you study better alone, or that you don’t pay attention, or maybe that you just don’t like the lecturer. Don’t fall in to this trap! Remember, the lectures are what you’re paying for, and while Brighton does a great job of giving you access to all the PowerPoints, the lecturers will often tell you what they want you to focus on in the lecture.

Study to understand, not just remember

Turning up is half the battle, but the other half is making sure you actually understand the content. I’ve been guilty of blindly taking notes and losing track of what I actually just learned. Raw memorisation won’t get you a first, but engaging with the topic and studying it further will. Remember that the lectures are just a skeleton of expected knowledge. Do your own further reading and develop your own ideas!

Use every resource you can

It’s the twenty-first century, and the internet is a magical thing. Google and YouTube can be your best friend when it comes to refreshing your brain on a topic! There are hundreds of fantastic videos, often by university professors, that can help explain a topic. Don’t forget about more traditional approaches too, as a student you have access to the entire library, as well as eBook copies that you can look at from home. A quick refresher read of a textbook chapter can be invaluable. Hunt around and find something that works for you instead of banging your head against a PowerPoint that isn’t doing the job for you!

Talk to your classmates

It’s often said that teaching is the best way to learn, and for me the most successful change in my learning approach was realising the value of talking an idea through. Finding a group of people where you can take turns teaching or helping each other on topics you’re struggling with can be a great exercise to test your knowledge Just make sure you’re actually meeting to study and don’t get too distracted!

Don’t panic!

Remember that it’s just an exam, and to take it easy when you need to. Staying up until 5am pounding coffees and energy drinks for that lastminute cram isn’t going to be as helpful as staying calm and getting enough sleep. A bit of self-care can go a long way. TALK TO A STUDENT You can chat online to our students and find more blog posts like this one www.brighton.ac.uk/chat

Funding and fees The funding you are eligible for and the fees you pay can depend on a few things, outlined here.

Funding for full-time undergrad students from the UK

Most students use government student loans to help meet living costs and pay their tuition fees. You start to repay student loans once you have left uni and are earning more than £26,575 per year. There are two kinds of student loan, one to cover the cost of tuition while you study and a maintenance loan to help meet your living costs. Tuition fee loans are paid direct to the university on your behalf. The maintenance loan is paid into your bank account in three instalments during the year. The amount you get depends on where you study, where you live and your family income. Students living outside London can borrow up to £9,203 a year. www.gov.uk/student-finance

University of Brighton financial support

Students from families with an annual income of £25,000 a year or less can get extra financial support from the university. Bursaries of £500 a year are paid in two instalments to eligible, full-time students. These do not have to be paid back when you complete your course. Young people who are leaving local authority care, or who are estranged from their families can receive bursaries of £1,000 a year.

There may also be additional funds and grants you can apply for once you have enrolled. www.brighton.ac.uk/bursaries

University of Brighton scholarships

University of Brighton scholarships recognise and reward academic and sporting merit. There are also dedicated scholarships for international students. www.brighton.ac.uk/scholarships

Tuition fees for UK and EU students

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.

Fees per year 2020 entry

• Undergraduate course £9,250 • Placement year £1,290 • Brighton and Sussex Medical School £9,250

Students on health professions and nursing courses

Students starting nursing, midwifery and allied health professions courses for the first time in 2020 have access to the same student loan package as other students. As we go to print the government announced that, from September 2020, students studying nursing, midwifery and some allied health subjects will receive annual grants of at least £5,000. We’ll publish more information on our website as it becomes available. 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.

Part-time students

Students studying part-time 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.

Student budget tips Lara, fashion with business studies

Buy second hand and resell your clothes

Brighton is home to some of the best and cheapest charity and second-hand shops in the country. No need for Topshop, Zara, H&M, Asos, Missguided and Boohoo. Check out Facebook for monthly kilo sales or clothes swaps too. Depop and Ebay are great places for a bargain and a good way to also make some money back, instead of just throwing unwanted clothes away. You can also buy lots of homeware items like pots and pans, cutlery, plates, glasses and sheets secondhand. 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.

I’m from the EU – will Brexit affect my student funding application?

Contact fees@brighton.ac.uk with questions about part-time fees.

For the latest information call Student Finance Services on +44(0)141 243 3570 or visit www.gov.uk/student-finance/ eu-students.

Paying your fees if you are a fully self-funded student

You are liable to pay tuition fees from the first day of your course following enrolment here and you will pay fees for each year that you study with us. You can choose to pay your fees in up to six monthly instalments (October– March). Fees can be paid online or by bank transfer, or by a recurring card agreement.

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.

You will still have access to UK government student loans if you are applying to start your studies in 2020 and for the duration of your course.

Applying for funding

We recommend that you apply early for your student funding. You should be able to apply for it in early 2020 but check with your student funding body for the exact deadlines. The student funding body you apply to depends on where you live in the UK. www.gov.uk/student-finance

Buy local, seasonal and plastic free

Join the Brighton University Food Coop. For only £4 you will get a veg box with unpackaged, seasonal and local fruit and vegetables that will last you at least a week. TALK TO A STUDENT You can chat online to our students and find more blog posts like this one www.brighton.ac.uk/chat

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Home from home You’re guaranteed an offer of a place in our halls. Great locations, allinclusive rent and readymade communities can all make your move to student life easier. We all look for different things in a home and as well as halls we offer other options including student houses. Halls of residence

We have halls at locations across Brighton and in Eastbourne. Your rent typically includes things like bills, cleaning of shared spaces, fitness facilities, contents insurance, and staff who are there around the clock.

CIRCUS STREET

City centre location, shared social and study spaces, opened in 2019 ® 200 rooms, all en suite and self-catered ® £205 per week based on a 40-week tenancy ® Campus: City campus Students on all Brighton campuses can apply for Circus Street

PHOENIX HALLS

City centre location, convenient for St Peter’s House library ® 298 rooms, all en suite and self-catered ® £157 per week, based on a 39-week tenancy City campus students prioritised

Rent for catered halls includes the cost of our mealplan: 10 meals a week – your choice of breakfast or lunch and an evening meal provided Monday–Friday during term time. Here’s the headlines about each of our halls, head to our website for details and online tours.

VARLEY PARK

I shared a flat with five other students, in a block of 72 residents ... most of the people I lived with were studying completely different subjects to me. Since I spent most of my days with other nursing students, it was refreshing to get to know people on other courses. I don’t think I would have had the same opportunity if it hadn’t been for halls. Saffi, child nursing, on living in Falmer halls

Our dedicated residential halls site, two miles north of city centre, walking distance from Moulsecoomb and Falmer campuses. ® 765 rooms with a range of bathroom and catering options ® From £142 per week for self-catered, shared bathroom, 39-week contract ® From £188 per week for catered, en suite room, 39-week contract Falmer and Moulsecoomb students prioritised

University houses

MOULSECOOMB PLACE

On our Moulsecoomb campus, right by the station ® 163 catered room with shared bathrooms ® £168 per week, based on a 39-week tenancy Moulsecomb students prioritised

FALMER

On our Falmer campus, with excellent public transport links ® 629 rooms with a range of bathroom and catering options ® From £144 per week for self-catered, en suite room, 39-week contract ® From £174 per week for catered, en-suite room, 39-week contract Falmer students prioritised

Our shared homes are called unihomes and unilets and we manage or arrange them for you. We have properties across Brighton and Eastbourne, ranging from three to seven bedrooms. Some houses come with on or off-road parking, and all houses include cleaning of shared spaces, contents insurance, and a utilities-inclusive package. University houses can be a great option if your course involves off-campus placements.

Our guarantee

We guarantee you an offer of a place in halls (or a shared house, if you prefer) if you: • make Brighton your firm choice of university • are starting your first year of full-time study • live in an eligible postcode area  • apply for university accommodation by the deadline we tell you about. Whether you’re in halls or a house, you’ll live with other University of Brighton students in accommodation that meets our standards.

OTHER OPTIONS Homestay

With homestay you rent a room in the home of a family, couple or single person who has registered with the university. Homestay can be catered or self-catered, and provides a supportive home environment as you settle into university life.

Private renting

EASTBOURNE

On our Eastbourne campus, close to fitness facilities and pool ® 355 rooms, all catered and en suite ® £171 per week for a standard room, 40-week contract ® £182 per week for a large room, 40-week contract Eastbourne students prioritised

Opting to look for your own privately rented home gives you the maximum independence, as you can choose your location, type of housing and your housemates. We can help you to find a private rental, and to find other Brighton students to live with. We manage our own database of properties (from rooms to whole houses) which meet our standards from landlords who have registered with us.

Our accommodation team

We know how important it is for new students to find the right home for them, and our accommodation team is here to help. With years of experience and excellent local knowledge, they can advise you on all your options and guide you through the process – all year round.

Look online

You’ll find more information about applying for halls, rent levels and house-hunting at www.brighton.ac.uk/accommodation.

What to expect after accepting an offer Lois, applied psychology

Oh, what a journey these last few months have been! I’m sure you’re fed up of UCAS and are excited that it’s all over with but what next?

Open days

Once you decide which universities are your firm and insurance choices, it’s a good idea to go back to the universities and visit. Most universities will host open days from March through to July so you have the opportunity to look at the facilities, meet the teaching staff, see the halls of residence, explore the area and ask any questions you’ve got! I would definitely recommend taking advantage of university open days (and not just because of the free pens!). It’s a great opportunity for you to get to grips with the layout of the campus and get to know the lecturers, as well as meeting prospective students who you may be studying with in September!

Accommodation

Make it fun too; revision shouldn’t be boring! Make posters and hang them in the toilet; make revision cards and get your friends to test you; read a textbook and reward yourself with your favourite snack at the end of every page (eg grapes, chocolate covered raisins, crisps).

If you have an unconditional offer, then you will receive a room allocation by July. However, if you have a conditional offer then you’ll receive a room allocation in August, after results day.

Take a minute to be proud of how far you’ve already come. You’ve achieved so much, and you should congratulate yourself on getting offered a place at university!

If you’re eligible for accommodation (ie you’re in your first year of study, live in an eligible postcode area and have made Brighton your firm choice) then you’ll receive an email in March about applying for accommodation. You then need to make an application for accommodation by 30 June.

Exams

Now that you’ve got your offers, it’s time to get to work and study for those dreaded exams. My advice would be, stay level-headed; make sure you have a social life as well as working hard because there’s only so much information your brain can take in one sitting! I’d recommend revising little and often rather than for long, intense periods!

Relax

Keep up the hard work and feel free to message me with any questions! TALK TO A STUDENT You can chat online to our students including Lois and find more blog posts like this one www.brighton.ac.uk/chat

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Accept your offer

If you received all your decisions by 31 March, you must confirm your choices with UCAS by 5 May. If you apply to university after 15 January, you may have a different deadline by which to accept your offer.

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Exam results

BTEC, IB and A-level results available.

Clearing

Clearing gives late applicants, people without offers or who didn’t meet the conditions of their offers, or people who have simply changed their minds, opportunities to apply for courses with vacancies.

Apply for funding

You can apply for funding before you accept our offer. UK students should apply as early as possible and EU students can apply from April. Check our website for details. www.brighton.ac.uk/money

SEPT

Confirm your place

If you have a conditional offer we will confirm your place via UCAS Track once we have received your results and reviewed your application. If you are holding an unconditional offer then your place on the course is confirmed as soon as you accept our offer.

Finalise accommodation Apply for accommodation

If you make us your firm choice and you are eligible, we will invite you by email to apply for university accommodation from March.

Attend an applicant day

Many courses hold these events to give you the opportunity to get a feel for the university, meet the students and staff from the course that you have applied to, and see the facilities that you will be using every day. Our applicant days run from February to April and we’ll send you an invite by email.

All eligible students are guaranteed an offer of room in university halls accommodation. Offers of accommodation are made by email. To secure your place you need to respond before the deadline.

Open days

Enrol online

If you haven’t visited yet, and couldn’t make it to an applicant day, there still time to visit in the summer.

From late August, you can enrol online. You'll be able to access course preparation information and see details of your welcome events.

Starting university

You’ve made it! Start university, enrol in person, join your course induction and make the most of the welcome events on offer.

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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 ferry to France from Newhaven – just 14 miles from Eastbourne by car, and only eight miles from Brighton.

TALK TO A STUDENT You can chat online to our students and find more blog posts like this one www.brighton.ac.uk/chat