Subjects, courses and learning at Brighton
Want your learning to be fair and supportive, to set you up for success and to focus on the world, the issues and the work of the future? We do.
REAL STUDENT VIEWS
Brendan, art history and visual culture
The teachers here always seem so passionate and excited about their work and passing that knowledge on to us, which really enables me to feel the same when learning and writing my own work.
Carlton, sport coaching
The lecturers are genuinely supportive and push us to think like real coaches, not just students. Group work and practical sessions make learning fun and realistic. I’ve grown a lot through feedback, reflection and working with other passionate people.
Morenike, law
Studying law at Brighton has been an amazing experience. The lecturers are incredibly supportive, especially with assessments and coursework. The non-exam structure allows us to be assessed through presentations, written essays, reports and even media projects like podcasts, which makes learning more engaging.
Millie, marketing management
My course has been both challenging and inspiring. The lecturers are passionate and always supportive, offering real-world insights that connect theory to practice. I’ve really enjoyed the flexibility in assessments – from written reports about brands that interest us to creative digital projects.
Ella, fine art
On my course I have a decent amount of studio space, I am well supported by my tutors and technicians, and, most importantly, I am surrounded by like-minded creatives who have become my closest friends. The technicians on my course are also really kind and patient with us.
Teddy, illustration
I’ve had incredible support from all the illustration tutors – from technical help and thoughtful critiques to pastoral support. They went above and beyond to help us achieve our goals on the course and push us towards creative careers.
Aadhi, digital games development
My course encourages communication and collaboration with classmates to develop new ideas and work together on activities. One of the best parts is the flexibility to learn not just one core skill, but a range of skills I can use both in and out of university.
Freya, pharmacy
My Brighton experience has been terrific – the staff, students, facilities and resources are exceptional. The lecturers are passionate and inspiring, and the balanced mix of coursework, assessments and clinical exams, with plenty of time to prepare, really works well for me.
Cinar, architecture
Keeping up with lectures, attendance and project submissions while striving for success is challenging, but with support systems at every corner and Brighton’s warm, positive energy, those challenges become manageable and even truly enjoyable.
of undergraduate courses include professional experience or the option of a placement year
professional organisations recognise our courses
almost
of our graduates are working or studying just 15 months after finishing their course
Graduate Outcomes 2025
LEARNING AT BRIGHTON
Your experience of learning at Brighton won’t feel like school or college. So, what can you expect?
Feeling future-proofed
We’re living through a new industrial revolution – and you want to be ahead of the curve.
At Brighton, your course will be hands-on, practical and real. And as well as developing knowledge and know-how, you’ll increase your capacity for critical thinking and analysis, which is more important than ever in today’s world of rapid technological change.
We’ll support you in independent learning and research, in creating your own path and in getting comfortable with your influence and purpose in the world, whatever you choose to do.
Fair play: contextual offers
When you apply to Brighton you can be confident that we’ll treat you as an individual. We’ll take your background and experiences into account, as well as your grades and qualifications, when making offers – known as contextual offers.
Your background and experiences are what give you your unique perspective. At Brighton, we know that when different perspectives come together, brilliant new thinking happens – and that’s why working to create a community that’s inclusive and diverse is so vital. If your circumstances haven’t given you many advantages, then your journey to us is down to your own determination. You deserve to be secure and confident as you explore your studies, your ideas about your future and your place in the world. There are scholarships and funds that you can apply for, and our friendly student advice team can advise on money matters.
Playing to your strengths: inclusive learning and assessment
Our students have diverse talents and strengths, and our courses are designed with inclusivity in mind. Your course will be made up of modules that allow for independent in-depth study, as well as opportunities for project work, collaboration and active participation in research. Modules are reviewed regularly to make sure that all parts of your course are accessible and inclusive. So, whatever your learning background, you can make the transition to degree-level study, and have influence over how you learn and how you’re assessed.
Better ways to learn
Our students have a learning experience that’s more varied and adaptable than ever before. Your learning will be primarily in person and on campus where you’ll connect and collaborate with students and staff, but you’ll also have the advantage of some digital learning as we know our students value it. Being able to revisit materials at your own pace, the convenience of not always having to travel in to uni to talk to tutors, and more opportunities to develop digital and communication skills – we’ve built these benefits into your course in ways that enhance your face-to-face and hands-on experiences.
Be part of the solution through research on your course
Our university – students and staff together – has a huge part to play in creating solutions to big human issues, like the climate emergency, global health, economic crises and social and racial inequity. When you take your education to the next level with us, you join a community focused on positive change. All of our courses bring our research into the classroom, so you’ll benefit from – and contribute to – new knowledge and new solutions while you develop new skills.
of our research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
BRIGHTON DEGREES KICK-START CAREERS
Employabilty is built into all of our courses.
Input from employers
Subject-based advisory boards of employers, consultants and industry professionals help us make sure your learning is relevant and future-proof as well as helping us develop placements, live briefs and field trips.
Professional accreditations
More than 50 professional organisations recognise and accredit our courses, which can provide an extra qualification on top of your degree, a licence to practice, exemption from professional examinations or membership of a professional body.
Placement years and real work experience
Placements can be a core part of your course or an option that you choose, or you might benefit from mentoring from a practising professional. Our specialist placements, internships and volunteering team are here to help. And field trips, work shadowing, competitions and live briefs all add to the work-related learning you can experience.
Your development: new attributes for life
Knowledge is always evolving, but the personal attributes that you’ll develop on all of our courses will be with you for life.
The Brighton Graduate Attributes are a set of qualities, characteristics and skills that we developed through research into what employers are looking for. You’ll work on your own personal version of these attributes while you’re here, both as part of your studies and through extracurricular activities and experiences. Being able to refer to your version of our Graduate Attributes will help you enhance your CV with transferable qualities and skills, giving you freedom and flexibility when it comes to making decisions about your future career.
OUR SUBJECTS AND COURSES
Take a look at the subjects at Brighton or use our course finder to find your course.
Applied sciences at Brighton
- Biological and biomedical science
- Geography, ecology and environment
- Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences
Architecture, technology and engineering at Brighton
- Architecture and design
- Civil engineering
- Computing
- Construction and building
- Data science and analytics
- Engineering
Arts and media at Brighton
- Fashion, textiles and 3D design
- Film
- Fine art
- Journalism
- Media
- Photography
- Sound and music
- Visual communication
TYPES OF COURSES
Honours degrees
These courses involve three or four years of full-time study leading to qualifications such as BA(Hons), BSc(Hons), BEng(Hons) and LLB(Hons).
Specialist pathways
Some of our courses offer you the opportunity to explore in depth the subjects that interest you most, and to have that reflected in the degree that you graduate with. You’ll apply for the main course and then choose your pathway from year 2 of your studies.
Integrated foundation year
Foundation years are a great way to prepare for a degree – people study them for different reasons, you may not have the grades or specific subjects needed or you might have just changed your mind about which subject to follow.
