University of Brighton Undergraduate Prospectus 2022 by University of Brighton

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.

In keeping with that spirit, we encourage our students to stay curious and explore. You’ll get the chance to shape your studies to your passions and interests, and take your learning in new and unexpected directions.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2022

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.

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. 91.6% of our full-time, first degree home graduates were in work or study 15 months after completing their course. (Graduate Outcomes 2017–2018)

We have signed the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers at university, through our care leaver bursary, access to student support and guidance tutors and employment opportunities.

Professor Debra Humphris Your Vice-Chancellor As a Brighton student you’ll be part of a learning community where you are able to influence the way we do things and shape the student experience. Everything we do is driven by what our students tell us is important to them and by our institutional values – inclusivity, sustainability, creativity and partnership. These values remind us what we stand for and guide our research and enterprise priorities and our approach to learning and teaching. Your learning will feel collaborative and hands-on – 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 environment where you have the space to explore and practise what you learn, becoming skilled and confident in meeting each new challenge and able to fulfil your potential and ambitions.

We have First Class honours in the People & Planet University League 2019. People & Planet is the student network campaigning to protect the environment.

OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY

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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.

You don’t need to wait until you graduate to benefit from the alumni community. 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

Find your subject

02–35

38 ARTS

® Fashion, textiles ® Fine

art

and 3D design

® Journalism ® Media

® Photography, film and ® Visual

communication

sound

50 TECHNOLOGY ® Architecture

and interior

architecture  engineering   ® Construction and building  ® Engineering ® Mathematics   ® Product design   ® Civil

® Computing

64 BUSINESS AND LAW ® Accounting, finance and

economics  and management  ® Law ® Marketing, events and tourism ® Business

CHOOSE BRIGHTON A good move 02–05 Your choice Potential + possibility 06–11 Your learning experience Brighton works 12–15 Employability on and outside of your course Here for you 16–19 Your support system Your space 20–21 Campuses A place like no other 22–27 Brighton and Eastbourne Life + soul 28–31 Sport, societies and Brighton Students’ Union Home from home 32–35 Accommodation

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72 APPLIED SCIENCES

80 HEALTH AND SPORT

® Biomedical

® Medicine

® Biology

and ecology science ® Geography and environment ® Pharmacy

® Health

professions

® Nursing

and midwifery

® Nutrition ® Sport

SOCIAL SCIENCES

® Criminology

and sociology of art and design ® Humanities ® Literature, language and linguistics ® Politics ® Psychology ® Social work ® History

® Education ® Teaching

studies

and exercise

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94 HUMANITIES AND

90 EDUCATION

This prospectus was published in March 2021. We hope it gives you a sense of what it’s like at Brighton; the subjects and courses we offer, where you could be living, what you can get from a Brighton degree and what our students have found. If you visit our website you can explore our courses, up-to-date and in detail. You can also chat to our students, take virtual tours and sign up for events – online for now, and in person when we can. See page 108 for more about your next steps.

PLOT YOUR COURSE Our subjects Courses A–Z

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108–120

ALL ABOUT Next steps Types of courses How to apply Entry requirements Fees and funding How to find us

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It’s okay to not know exactly where you’re headed right now – even if you do, degree-level study has never been about fixed answers. 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. In it together As a Brighton student, you’re a partner in our academic community; you’ll be empowered and enabled to influence your learning experience and to drive changes for the better. For example, students can apply to become Inclusive Practice Partners (IPPs), a paid role working in collaboration with peers and staff on things like reviewing curriculum content and developing resources on decolonising learning and teaching in their subject area. IPPs develop skills in public speaking, facilitating groups and mentoring while – crucially – contributing to the co-creation of a truly inclusive curriculum.

Kyle, product design I’ve always been the sort of person who likes helping people. I get satisfaction from knowing I’ve made something easier for somebody, so by choosing product design I feel like the skills that I will gain will hopefully mean that other people will benefit.

Yousra, international business management Studying international business management has equipped me with skills from the start, but it has also made me see that there are loads of opportunities to improve our world’s economy.

ON DOING SOMETHING GOOD

Maybe you know what you want to do – like our pharmacists, teachers, midwives and architects. Choose one of our practical, applied or accredited degrees and you’ll leave here qualified to enter your profession. Or simply choose something that matters to you or that you’re really fascinated by, and see where your commitment and curiosity take you. Either way, you’ll graduate with the transferable skills to embrace new opportunities or change direction when you choose to.

ON DOING SOMETHING GOOD

Plotting your course At Brighton your course will be active and hands-on, challenge-based and anchored in the real world.

My course has helped me think about things in more depth and come to understand different perspectives of the world. I am still learning how to be more confident, but stepping outside of our comfort zones and embracing change is the best way to do this. If the huge changes with COVID-19 have taught me anything, it is to not to worry about experiences being ‘correct’ but to accept that our experience is the right experience for us.

ON PERSONAL CHANGE

Skye, illustration

ON DOING SOMETHING GOOD

ON PERSONAL CHANGE

ON DOING SOMETHING GOOD

Chemistry labs, before 2020

Sophie, geography with archaeology The course is extremely relevant to modern-day issues, such as racism, sexism, body image and environmental issues, unearthing their roots to see how they are now the foundation of the society we live in. The most important part is what you do with all this knowledge and knowing the power of the individual for change.

Charli, paramedic science I’ve changed a lot since being at university, I feel a lot more confident in myself and have really grown into my own skin and I really think that is influenced by the freedom of self expression in Brighton.

Jamie, medicine Like a lot of people I chose something healthcare related because I wanted to help others and I feel really proud of the NHS. The pandemic has really shown how important healthcare can be, and it’s been really inspiring to see my colleagues and the people I graduated with do such important work such as vaccine data collection or running coronavirus testing centres.

Backing you Your background and experiences so far 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, equal and diverse is so vital. If your circumstances so far haven’t given you many advantages, then your journey to us is all down to your own determination. You deserve to be able to make the most of your time here; to be bold and confident as you explore your studies, your ideas about your future and your place in the world. There are a number of scholarships and funds that you can apply for, find out more on page 119. And read more about our approach to admissions on pages 116 and 117.

Doing something good Universities – communities of students and staff together – have a huge part to play in creating solutions to big human challenges, like global health, the climate emergency, shaping economic recovery, and addressing social and racial inequity. Brighton graduates are ready to respond to the world, whatever comes next. They apply their knowledge and skills to make a practical difference; their creative and critical thinking leads to innovative ideas and new solutions; and their self-knowledge and self-belief enable the leadership needed to bring people together. MEET OUR STUDENTS Chat to our students about why they chose their course and Brighton and how it’s going for them. www.brighton.ac.uk/chat

Kanoj, economics Normally the expectation is you’re learning antiquated concepts at university, but this isn’t the case. Everything we learn is applicable to the current state of the economy. Many places teach theory; Brighton also equips you with actual skills useful beyond university.

My passion for crafting influenced my choice to study fashion. I love to create pieces and exhibit as well as run fundraisers which are all things we get involved with on my course. I also believe in a change in fashion leaning towards sustainability and individuality which led me to choose my course so I can be a part of it.

Fandanidzo, international tourism management I am more self-aware, and this goes on to affect how I approach my day-to-day decisions and life. Physically, I’ve taken much greater care of my body whether going to the gym or just eating healthier. Mentally and intellectually, I’ve grown a resilience which I never had when starting university.

ON DOING SOMETHING GOOD

Teaching placement, before 2020

Tiffany, fashion and business

ON PERSONAL CHANGE

Pharmacy, before 2020

ON DOING SOMETHING GOOD

I am very proud of the person I will be graduating as. Opportunities that me of three years ago would have declined I now jump at. I am slowly getting out of that mindset of following others and am taking up leadership positions. University is the time where you learn how to live independently and make important life decisions. It prepares you for the real world.

ON PERSONAL CHANGE

Ugonna, biomedical science

Hal, digital music and sound arts I hope with the skills and contacts I have made studying at Brighton, I will achieve my goals. Studying at university has definitely helped me be more outgoing and confident. I have gone from being a wallflower to a conversation starter, and I’m sure the friends I’ve made here will be with me for life.

I grew up dreaming of acting on stage and worked in theatre in my early twenties. I do miss my theatre days, but there is plenty of drama in the maternity world too! On days where I feel like I can’t do it, doubt my capabilities or feel totally overwhelmed, I just remind myself that if I am a kind person who works hard and shows initiative, I will be absolutely fine. Kindness goes a long way in midwifery.

ON DOING SOMETHING GOOD

Pam, midwifery ON PERSONAL CHANGE

I was a shy person, so it was scary for me to say something during seminars. However, after a few months, when I got to know my course mates and tutors better, I could participate in seminar debates more openly. I am very thankful for this experience because it helped me to overcome my fear and I feel more confident in myself.

ON PERSONAL CHANGE

Brigita, history of art and design

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Ahead – and settled – from the start We’ll support you in the transition from school or college to university study well before you start your degree. Our online Belong at Brighton programme includes guidance on how to prepare for your course, with pre-arrival tasks related to your area of study to build your knowledge and confidence. We’ll give you insights into city life and advice on living away from home, so it will feel like a familiar place by the time you get here.

Oliver, primary education The university was really quick to adapt and get systems in place to support remote learning. The course leader kept us up to date with everything that was happening and evolving. Now it’s the norm to jump on a video call and have a chat with your tutor or your course mates. Ultimately, this has brought form groups closer and conversations about learning are richer than ever.

Claudia, quantity surveying I have found that having lectures that you can re-watch is immensely helpful. If there are certain bits I have struggled with I can re-watch the lecture at my own pace until I have grasped it.

ON REMOTE LEARNING

Better ways to learn As a student in 2022 you’re going to have a learning experience that’s more varied and flexible than ever before. When we design our courses we listen to our students, so we’ve made sure we really understand what it’s like to have lectures, seminars, assessments and even exams online. From being able to revisit the materials at your own pace, to the convenience of not always having to travel in to uni to talk to tutors, to making the most of opportunities to develop digital and communication skills – we’ve built these benefits into your course in ways that enhance your face-to-face learning and hands-on experience.

ON REMOTE LEARNING

Opening doors We treat everyone who applies as an individual; we care about all of your achievements and the experiences you’ve had that set you apart. For more about our flexible admissions see page 116.

Studying a degree is so different to college/sixth form in so many ways – one set of exams at the end of two years really didn’t work for me. Uni isn’t like that – my course has two sets of exams across each year so you can spread your revision out, and there are also practical assessments and coursework that make up a decent percentage of your final marks, so you don’t have to rely on exam performance alone.

ON ASSESSMENT

Eva, pharmacy

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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 are 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. 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 influence how you learn and how you’re assessed. 08

How we teach 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. Our Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) silver award recognises 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.

Kyle, product design I never actually finished college, I hated everything about it. I eventually did an Access course, which felt more like uni, in that it’s a lot more independent and you’re treated as an adult.

Shi Pin, podiatry At university you are in charge, you take control of your own learning. But you’re not on your own because the tutors are always there for you when needed.

ON INDEPENDENT STUDY

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ON INDEPENDENT STUDY

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Chris, civil engineering You grow to support the people on your course, getting work finished together, sharing knowledge and having big well-deserved celebrations after completing exams and coursework.

Although medicine can’t be as flexible, we’re still offered a student-selected component once a term and there’s a ridiculous variety. From traditional things like trauma care or surgical practice to music and choir-based ones, comic drawing exercises, book clubs, coding courses, poetry. It’s a welcome break from standard studying material!

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Amy, sport and exercise science All the staff on my course have an undoubtable passion for their subject. They are always keen to answer questions and to tell you that there is no such thing as a silly question, because it is likely that you are not the only person in the room that may be thinking it!

ON OUR ACADEMICS

Jamie, medicine

ON CHOICE + FLEXIBILITY

Pam, midwifery Studying at uni is different in that you are expected to do a lot more independent and selfdirected learning. I have really enjoyed this freedom and using my own initiative to go away and research topics we are studying.

Grainne, product design Having course leaders who have lots of experience in the industry gives you an insiders’ perspective.

ON OUR ACADEMICS ON COURSE MATES

My course is great because there isn’t just one focus, you learn about how physical education can have an impact on all ages and people. In the first year you cover different sports and give them a go; we have a great range of facilities, and lecturers with specialist knowledge. Then in second and third year you have the chance to pick modules and tailor the course to suit your interests.

The staff have definitely helped me feel a sense of belonging at the university; the conversations I have had have been ongoing and personal. I think it is crucial on a course like this to be able to bounce off of other creatives and having tutors who are artists in the field is such an insight and inspiration.

ON INDEPENDENT STUDY

Victoria, physical education

ON CHOICE + FLEXIBILITY

Tutors encourage you to pursue what you enjoy, be it a certain process, design style, set of materials, or anything else you find interesting. Some briefs are specifically restricting to challenge you, but most allow you to steer the projects in the direction you find most stimulating.

Megan, fine art painting

ON OUR ACADEMICS

As an autistic student, I was able to create a Learning Support Plan (LSP) which enabled me to better manage my anxieties during exams and assessments. LSPs are for students who struggle with individual obstacles and might include extra time in exams or alterations to assessments.

Eve, graphic design

ON CHOICE + FLEXIBILITY

Nicole, law

ON CHOICE + FLEXIBILITY

I love the variety between modules, each of them feels like they use a different set of skills. I am working on four different modules simultaneously and have a mix between coursework and exams and assessments. The work feels well-spaced, and deadlines for coursework are set well in advance.

ON OUR SUPPORT SYSTEM

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Tiffany, fashion and business The most impactful people you will meet are your technicians, they teach you all of the practical and technical skills you need to be able to realise your ideas. It is mindblowing the methods they teach you to make simple things look elegant and beautiful.

ON OUR SUPPORT SYSTEM

ON COURSE MATES

Carly, education

One of the things I love about the course is how supportive the students are. Students in years 2 and 3 run peer-assisted study sessions (PASS) – they’ve been in your position and can relate to how you are feeling. They know about life on campus, placements and have brilliant tips on how to organise your studies.

Manar, psychology At one point I missed a couple of lessons and was late a few times, my tutor could tell something was up. He offered extra support, booked a session, went through what I’d missed and gave me tips for my assignment. That’s the best thing a tutor has done for me. That’s when I said, “yep I made a good choice and I belong here.”

Your course team You’ll get to know your course team, who are there to help you. Along with your other tutors, your personal academic tutor and your course leader will 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 (see pages 16–19 for more info). Study skills Study skills development sessions and resources are available for anyone who might need to brush up on essay preparation, time management, taking notes or revision techniques. These can be online or in person, working with experts and your peers. Find out more at www.brighton.ac.uk/ studyskills.

Where you’ll learn As well as tutorials and lectures online and in person, lots of our courses involve learning in realistic simulated environments, with equipment and facilities that 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. You’ll also use the online library, with thousands of ebooks, databases and full-text journals. Our team of information professionals are on hand to help you find the specialist resources you need. FIND OUT MORE

Turn to page 20 for more about our campuses and visit our website for virtual tours www.brighton.ac.uk/ virtualtours.

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Charlotte, criminology I always turn to my personal academic tutor if ever I am in need of advice. If he’s unable to help me, he will signpost me to the student support and guidance tutors. Brighton have a really great stance on mental health help, with things like wellbeing weeks and free online courses to help manage stresses and anxieties.

ON OUR SUPPORT SYSTEM

In school or college, you learn what teachers tell you to learn. It is different at university; you get to listen to so many different views and share your own with course mates and tutors. I really like subjects related to different theories in art. The course helped me learn more about sensitive topics and become more aware of the society around me.

Abby, computer science Course mates are the best friends because you can support each other with the assignments and when you have a slump in motivation they are the ones who’ll push you. Having someone there going through the same thing is so comforting.

The facilities are top notch; multiple studios with high quality speakers, modular synths and other exciting instruments, and lots of software. The technicians are lovely and always happy to help.

Chris, civil engineering

ON COURSE MATES

Brigita, history of art and design

ON CHOICE + FLEXIBILITY

Hal, digital music and sound arts

It’s not all taught in classrooms, you experience labs to study the properties of materials, site visits, and how to use engineering tools, like total stations (if you ever see people in high vis standing next to a tripod, that’s it!).

Fananidzo, international tourism management With students from different countries, social backgrounds and perspectives it’s an environment where you’re constantly learning something new.

ON OUR ACADEMICS ON TECHNICIANS + FACILITIES

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Brighton has some very experienced, very passionate teachers who – if you show an interest – will share their experiences and help build your knowledge around that subject.

ON INDEPENDENT STUDY

Media equipment, before 2020

Marcus, nursing

ON COURSE MATES

My course is 100% coursework which I absolutely love; I always dreaded exams at school and college. There’s a lot more freedom at university in how you approach your assessments. I really like having this independence, but my tutors are always available for extra help.

ON CHOICE + FLEXIBILITY

Samah, English literature and creative writing

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My presentation skills have drastically improved. I’m quite socially anxious and before this course it was my worst nightmare however I now weirdly enjoy it.

ON TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

Kyle, product design

We create opportunities for you to be more connected, skilled and employable through added experiences, like volunteering, mentoring, entrepreneurship, sport and societies

Your course team and our careers and employability team will give you their professional advice and support from the very beginning

FIND OUT MORE

I was fortunate enough to work on Crossrail in London. The placement year brought together the skills I learnt at uni and developed them – having valuable experience on site was amazing. The careers and employability team helped me perfect my CV and prepped me for the interviews and assessment centres which set me in the right direction.

Amy, sport and exercise science In my first year, we had sessions with the careers and employability team and you could book oneto-one meetings to help develop your CV and interview skills. They’ll help you find placements or volunteering around your degree, as well as part-time work either externally or for the university.

ON CAREERS

Every course contains work-related experience, such as long and short placements, live project briefs or assessed voluntary work

ON PLACEMENTS

Chris, civil engineering

Ugonna, biomedical science Our course teaches us transferable skills like organisation, responsibility, verbal and written communication, research analysis... I’m confident that even if I don’t end up working in healthcare, I’ve acquired skills that I can advertise to employers.

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Get work-related experience   Work-related experience varies by course, but might mean:   • a year-long paid placement, usually taken after the second year   • regular placements and workrelated learning completed throughout your course to achieve a required number of clinical or practice hours   • assessed voluntary work • a four-to-six-week placement that is a credit-bearing module   • live project briefs, often informed by employers’ real requirements.   Many of these, including placements, can be undertaken remotely. 14

Manar, psychology I’ve chosen a placement module and I’m currently working for the university as a facilitator for a programme called Mood Boost, which is a four-week course delivering cognitive behavioural therapy for students. I enjoy it and it benefits me; I get both credit and experience. 2020 Photography, before

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Develop your personal skills Transferable skills, like team working, problem-solving and project management, give you more freedom and flexibility when you make decisions about your career in the future. We work with employers to understand what they’re looking for, and build ways for you to develop those skills and personal attributes into all of our courses.

ON PLACEMENTS

On my course we have a module called Professional Practice. It prepares us for employment or self-employment, looking at how to price work, taxes, CV writing, career plans etc, all of which is so useful for when we graduate.

ON TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

ON CAREERS

Chloe, 3D design and craft

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. Get advice and support Alongside your course team, our professional careers and employability team can help you to understand how your studies and your activities translate into soughtafter employability skills. From day one they can help you to identify and work on gaps in your skills and attributes, and present your experience and knowledge to employers. If you’re unsure, they can also help you think about what you might want to do in the future, so you can feel confident that you’re making the most of your time at university. And they can help you find part-time work.

Be more connected,  skilled and employable  We can also help you to get involved in other activities designed to develop your employability.   • Sports, societies and clubs – interesting and fun stuff, and a way to make new friends and connections (see pages 28–31). • Volunteering in the community – getting involved with community activities that you care about shows commitment and motivation. • Working for the university – there are lots of ways you can be part of the campus community and get paid. • Entrepreneurship – start your own project and develop your entrepreneurial skills with our help.  • Campaigning and democracy – add your voice to influence our future (find out more on page 30). • Mentoring and supporting – selfdevelopment by mentoring others and being mentored.  FIND OUT MORE

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The mentoring team found the perfect person for me

I first met with my mentor for an hour, we got to know each other, just casual. After that, we’d meet up every two weeks. I learnt so much from it because we are such similar people in terms of what we do. I think that’s why it works, he always gave me the best advice; he got me into reading, I’ve trained with his football team, it’s little things. It has given me opportunities and I’ve never really had that before to be honest, because I didn’t know who to go to for opportunities.

Mentoring changed my mindset and made me a bigger person

Mentors will help you see that you’ve got nothing to worry about, just keep working hard at what you’re good at or what you want to be. There’s something you can be in this life and whatever holds you back, react to it in the best way and don’t let it stop you getting to your goal.

If you take part in a mentoring programme, you’ll see a change in yourself. I guarantee it I really want other people who feel like they’re in the position I was in to see the same change in themselves – it’d be so great. You’re just setting yourself up for the future, I think.

The university really helped me find job opportunities

We wanted to do some design work outside of our course

In first year, five of us got together and decided we wanted to do some design work outside of uni. Remap (a charity of product designers and inventors that custom-make equipment for people with physical disabilities) came to the university and asked if anyone wanted to volunteer – we all said yes. We met Barry, who wanted to paint, but was paralysed from the neck down because of multiple sclerosis. We chatted to him and came up with ideas about how to attach a painting tool to his wheelchair; and the basic idea of Enayball was born.

Then we won a prize!

Over the course of a year or so we worked on Enayball alongside our studies and in third year we won the Santander Ideas competition. We also chatted with the team from the university’s entrepreneurship programme, and went along to their talks on business development which were really cool.

Eli and I continued to develop Enayball after we graduated

After university, the entrepreneurship team were there to help: there were situations when we needed to speak to a lawyer or get some legal advice and they put us in touch with someone. We also spoke to several alumni, they gave us some early-on business model mentoring advice, which was super helpful.

The support has been really valuable

I always find when there’s ever anything that I’m unsure about the quickest way to understand is to speak to someone who’s done it before. Being able to call and ask was important support. www.enayball.com

Finding a placement was quite straightforward for me. We were sent weekly emails with jobs that we could apply for. I had close contact with the careers and employability team; they were very keen to help us improve our CV or practice interview questions, so that was really helpful as well. My placement is with TPR (The Pensions Regulator). They’re an important organisation and I was really interested in seeing how they work.

Everything was remote because of the pandemic

I did my induction day from my room and on the first day I met the whole team. They tried to get me involved in everything, so as soon as I started they gave me stuff to do on my own to learn and to practice and basically improve by myself very quickly. They started to teach me things like profiling and taking minutes in meetings.

The whole learning process was good

Every week they gave me something new to do and the time to mature that skill. When I felt like I didn’t understand, they reassured me and explained that it just takes time to get used to the language. I really love it; the team, the people. Everyone is very supportive. I’m really shy, but they encourage you to ask if you’re not sure and are always keen to help.

ON DOING A PLACEMENT REMOTELY

It was around about June or July, I saw an email about the identity mentoring match programme and so I applied for it. It didn’t take too long to apply so I just thought why not. I got an email straight back and from there, it was pretty straightforward.

Cristina, law with business

Pete, product design graduate (2018)

ON SETTING UP A BUSINESS

I didn’t know much about mentoring to begin with

ON HAVING A MENTOR

Ismail, sport management

We had support from the university throughout the placement

There’s an action group every four weeks, we are about ten placement students and we discuss things like how our placement is going, things that we like, things that we dislike, and if we have any issues we can discuss them. It makes sure that everyone is on the right track.

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as mentors, providing friendship and guidance to new students and offering a programme of social activities. www.brighton.ac.uk/ residential-life 04 You can talk to Brighton Students’ Union for independent, confidential and impartial support. www.brightonsu.com/ support

And there is focused advice and support for students who might be facing additional challenges at university, such as care leavers, estranged students and LGBTQ+ students. www.brighton.ac.uk/ careleavers 05

www.brighton.ac.uk/ estrangedstudents www.brighton.ac.uk/lgbtq 06 Mentoring can boost confidence and skills and we have focused mentoring programmes matching students with mentors that they can identify with. www.brighton.ac.uk/ mentoring

BUILD YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK 07 We’ve created selfhelp ebooks that cover key topics and issues from anxiety to bereavement. www.brighton.ac.uk/ wellbeingresources

08 Our students have free access to Togetherall, a safe and anonymous online mental health support platform. www.togetherall.com 09 Mood Boost is about student-to-student support. Groups are run by students, who support one another in managing wellbeing. And our Wellbeing Champions programme enables students to learn about managing their own wellbeing and to support their peers. www.brighton.ac.uk/ moodboost

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Faith and spirituality

External referrals

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SPECIALISTS ON HAND In times of need we can connect you to more specialist help, such as counselling. Our qualified counselling team can provide a needs assessment and short-term counselling in certain circumstances. www.brighton.ac.uk/ counselling 11

Complex needs

Disability support

10 The faith and spirituality team can offer pastoral support to students of all faiths and of no faith. www.brighton.ac.uk/faith

Mentoring programmes

12 Our disability support team is there for students with longstanding conditions such as physical disabilities, mental health, dyslexia and neurodiversity like autism and ADHD. The learning support coordinators can work with you directly to identify any support needs or adjustments and put together your individual learning support plan. 13 For medical needs, you can register with one of our local doctors’ surgeries

On-campus doctors

Disclosure response team

whose services can also be accessed remotely, or on site at our Moulsecoomb and Eastbourne campuses. www.brighton.ac.uk/health

ENHANCED SUPPORT 14 Our disclosure response team offers fast, practical advice to students disclosing harassment or abuse and makes sure our students can get the appropriate help. www.brighton.ac.uk/ disclosureresponse

MEET SOME OF THE TEAM

15 We offer and facilitate support for students with more complex needs, whether they exist before they arrive or arise during their time at university. 16 As well as strong links with local specialist support services, we can also make external referrals and speak to agencies local to you, when needed.

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Susan is our student support and guidance tutor coordinator. SSGTs work in each academic school and students can go to them for anything We have amazing specialist teams at the university but often students have a range of needs. Rather than having to go somewhere and sort out one thing and then go somewhere else to sort another, we can often deal with most of it. Homesickness, loneliness, problems with their course – they’ll come and talk to us. Everybody gets stressed sometimes and that’s absolutely fine, we help students manage it so that it doesn’t become distress. We might help with an application for mitigating circumstances, put a learning support plan in place which hadn’t been in place before, get them some counselling support and talk to their personal tutor about things that need to be addressed. We enable students to do the things they want to do for themselves by removing some of the barriers – it’s enabling and empowering rather than a parental role. I give students space, time, a listening ear and some guidance, and often they have the answers themselves.

George is a student information desk adviser – they work at Falmer but there are desks at every campus The student information desks team is a one stop shop for students looking for help and support, and most students will speak to us at some point. Most of the time queries are dealt with straight away; that could be producing a letter for a student, booking them in for an appointment, or advising on the steps involved in setting up some support. At other times we might refer students to specialists in the university if their needs are more complex. We’re often the first point of contact for connecting students with our wellbeing, disability and dyslexia, careers and student advice teams. Whether at one of our information desks, via email, by phone or via a virtual call, students see or speak to a familiar face with us; we’re not rushing through students, we can have a proper conversation with them and find out what support they need. If students come to us distressed, we speak to them in a private setting, establish what they need and make sure they know they’ve got something in place, whether that’s an appointment, a drop-in session to come to or a list of contact details.

Marianne works with students and staff on student experience and equality issues to improve things for students from minority groups or students who face other barriers or challenges while they’re at university

Kimberley is in the Wellbeing team, supporting students with issues or problems, whether they arise during their time at university, or exist before they arrive Sometimes students have quite complex needs, they may have a long history of needing support and will have worked really hard to get to university. We make sure that they’re connected to the right support outside the university too, because we recognise that although there are things that we do really well here, there are things that external agencies are the absolute experts in. An important part of my role is to meet students and find out what’s going on for them and where their needs could be best met. We know the specialist help that is available locally and how our students can access it as quickly as possible. We work closely with the Brighton Students’ Union to raise awareness about some of the most common issues so that students know where to get support, know that we care about these issues and take them seriously, and to also help them recognise when someone else might be struggling or in need of support. Students can email any member of staff if they’re struggling and they will make sure that they get the support they need – we really encourage students to just let us know.

We want all students to feel valued and included and to easily access the support they need so that they can achieve their potential. I might work with a student who finds out they are pregnant and wants to know what support the university can provide, or a trans student who is at the beginning of exploring their gender identity and needs to speak to someone about what support is out there.

I also work with students who are at crisis point through the Disclosure Response Team. We are a group of trained advisers who provide practical guidance and support for students who have experienced an incident of bullying, harassment or violence and abuse. But any student who has queries and concerns about an issue that relates to equality and diversity can get in touch with me.

Mike is in the Disability and Dyslexia team which supports students with medical conditions, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and learning differences Some students might come to us with an identified condition that they’ve had support with before, whereas others may not have had any support at all. Some students might not realise they have a learning difference until they get to university and the workload intensifies. We can also help with temporary conditions, health problems and injuries.

Graciano is a mentor to students on our Identity Mentoring Match programme which aims to match students and mentors affiliated by their skin colour, background heritage or a shared experience of being racialised One of the main aims of the mentoring scheme is to identify role models for students that they might not meet on their courses. People naturally want to engage with familiar people who make them feel comfortable.

A learning support plan is a set of formal recommendations that go to a student’s course team about how their learning environment can be adjusted to better suit their needs. Adjustments might include extra time in exams, extensions to deadlines, or allowances for different presentation styles. It might just be that they need be able to use a voice recorder in their lectures or an ergonomic chair in exam scenarios. We help students to find their own pathways that are suited to the way they learn. It’s about upskilling students and making sure that once they’ve left university, they feel enabled to support themselves and go off into the world of work more equipped.

My role as a mentor is to be somebody who’s available to listen. We’ll talk about anything really, it could be something related to their next assignment, it could be something related to an incident in a classroom or it could be, “What do I do next in my career?” It’s possible to talk about it all. What mentoring does is give you some key tools – your mentor can share their tools and techniques with you, which allows you to plan and tackle issues and create a different mindset. It’s empowering. Mentoring strengthens people’s resolve to achieve what they want to achieve. It helps people to identify how to do better in whatever they’re doing, so they can move on to the next stage of their life.

Noel is a staff Residential Advisor, in the Residential Life team We’re here to support students living in university-managed accommodation. The kind of wellbeing support we offer includes giving advice, telling students about or referring them to other specialist services, liaising with different support services at the university on their behalf and generally being there for students through the transition of living away from home. Our student Residential Advisors (RAs) are senior students who are trained to give support to their fellow students. Together with our student RAs we organise events to bring students together and create an inclusive and positive living environment for our diverse student community. The Residential Life team is often the first point of contact for students who need wellbeing support and our staff Residential Advisers are on call every night of the year, including weekends and bank holidays.

FIND OUT MORE

For more about mental health and wellbeing at Brighton, visit www.brighton.ac.uk/wellbeing

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MOULSECOOMB CAMPUS, BRIGHTON – TRANSFORMED FOR OUR STUDENTS 01 Moulsecoomb is just two miles north of the seafront. Students studying diverse subjects like architecture, business, computing, construction, engineering, geography, product design, law and pharmacy are all based there and facilities include car and aircraft simulators, the trading room, usability lab, digital media and games studios, and hydraulics and avionics labs. There’s a new academic building, home to our Business School (see pages 64–71).

Next to our campus, there are new cafes, shops and social spaces – plenty of places for our students to enjoy and be part of the community.

LJ, mathematics Brighton has many campuses and you are always welcome on them. It’s actually nice that a lot of sports are in different places, so you get to go places and meet new people.

Yousra, international business management Brighton uni is constantly innovating its buildings and making them accessible for everyone. I really like this as I feel like as I am progressing with my studies my environment is doing so too.

CITY CAMPUS, BRIGHTON – IN THE HEART OF THE CITY 03

02 Our city centre campus is home to 3D design and craft, fine art, graphic design and illustration, digital music, digital media design, fashion and textiles, history of art and design, humanities, media, photography and film. Our centre for contemporary arts, Brighton CCA, is based in our theatre and galleries. The facilities for making and designing, workshops, studios, archives and the independent arts organisations based on site make for an inspiring creative environment.

FALMER CAMPUS, BRIGHTON – COUNTRYSIDE ON OUR DOORSTEP

03 Four miles from the city in the South Downs, students study subjects including criminology, English, education, nursing and medicine, paramedic science, psychology and sociology. Brighton & Hove Albion’s Amex stadium and beautiful Stanmer Park are next door. Facilities at Falmer include the Curriculum Centre used by teaching and education students, clinical skills and simulation suites used by health students, and labs for psychology students, including eye-tracking technology.

EASTBOURNE CAMPUS – WELCOMING AND RELAXED 04 Along the coast, students study sport and exercise, events, hospitality, adult nursing and midwifery, physical education, physiotherapy, podiatry and tourism. Facilities include accredited exercise physiology laboratories, a newsroom, clinical simulation suites, human movement lab, the Leaf Hospital podiatric clinic, occupational health studios, an artificial outdoor pitch and a 25-metre swimming pool.

FIND OUT MORE

To see where your course is based, check the Courses A–Z (pages 110–113) or online at www.brighton.ac.uk/courses. For more on Brighton and Eastbourne see pages 22–27 and the map on the inside back cover. 21

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Hal, digital music and sound arts Brighton is a great city. Before the lockdowns there were loads of gigs, club nights and events to attend, and meeting people was easy as there are so many friendly people in this very liberal city. Thankfully, the nature around Brighton is also lovely, so even in lockdown I was able to take walks and explore the beach and the forests.

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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 studying. 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. Eastbourne, Brighton’s more low-key neighbour, is said to be one of the sunniest places 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 science, physio and health students who are based here. Both places attract visitors all year round, so there’s always something interesting happening. And they also share the undeniable feel-good factor of the being on the coast. From the fun of sunny beach days to quieter moments with that soothing 180 degrees of open water, mentally and physically, being there does you good.

I love that Eastbourne is such a nice place to live. This is especially true during the pandemic where lots of recreational facilities have been closed. Living here means you can take a refreshing walk to the beach or around some of the parks, which was definitely needed during these times.

Tae, globalisation: history, politics and culture Students are the heart of the town, and my friends and I try to make time to watch the sunset on the beach every so often. With COVID-19 it has been harder to find things to do or places to go as a group but just living in such a happy and friendly environment has been wonderful.

Pride, 2019

Marcus, nursing I’m from Brighton originally. It’s a unique place with so much to offer… I have always loved the fact that anyone can come here and feel part of the community. It has a particular energy about it… fun, vibrant, energising, inspiring…

Megan, fine art painting Brighton has perfect mixture of things to do and places to relax. My favourite thing about living here is how accessible and safe it feels; I can walk to uni, the shops, the pub, the beach and my mates live just around the corner!

Abby, computer science Being by the sea provides you with a calming place to rest and be; it takes away the sense of being in a city. My favourite thing to do is either walking or biking along the sea, you can hire bikes like in London. It’s perfect for someone who needs a city life with the sea and wildlife near them.

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Ugonna, biomedical science The people are what’s great about Brighton. Everyone is kind and accepting. You can be who you want to be and fully express yourself however you want, and nobody will care because they’re also doing the same. There are all types of people who live here. You are bound to find someone who has similar interests, hobbies or aspirations as you.

Eva, pharmacy They don’t call it London-on-sea for nothing! It’s like a mini London except everything’s within walking distance and there’s beaches, what’s not to love!? It’s also a very inclusive city, people here are lovely and it’s generally accepted to be who you want to be, wear what you want and love who you love.

Fananidzo, international tourism marketing In Eastbourne, the less populated beaches help with reflection; it’s therapeutic running and walking on quiet beaches at sunrise and sunset in summer.

Eastbourne

The Great Escape festival, 2019

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Amy, sport and exercise science Eastbourne has a buzzing student community and feel. There are many coffee shops, restaurants and The Beacon shopping centre for high-street brands. Personally, the beach is my favourite part of living here. It is only a short walk away from campus and offers some amazing down-time away from your studies, alone or with friends.

Yousra, international business management Brighton has taught me a lot. It has made me a really open-minded person, spontaneous, empathetic... It has everything a student needs. A beautiful beach landscape, amazing nightlife, loads of other students in town, and a varied community that makes it such a culturally rich place to live.

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Sophie, geography with archaeology It’s a lovely mix of all sorts of people from different backgrounds and subcultures who are approachable, open, and accepting. I love how fashionable people are here, and I feel confident when dressing a little loudly, since I know there will be others who dress even louder!

Jamie, medicine Brighton is my favourite city in the UK. I’m from Camden in North London which is well known for having an alternative vibe and Brighton feels really similar, so it immediately felt like home. If you like good coffee and vintage shops and the whole hipster attitude, you’ll really like it.

Kyle, product design Brighton has an amazing energy to the town. It’s such a happy place. My favourite things are: going on my morning run to either the beach or Preston Park; amazing public transport links (although where I’m living everything is in walking distance); the street art everywhere you look is beautiful; and you can’t forget the amazing support for smaller businesses.

Viktorija, media production Brighton is much more than the beach and pier with culture and small businesses found just about everywhere from the lanes to the town centre. My favourite thing is the balance of life, from having beautiful natural aspects to a lively town centre.

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When I first started university the only people I came into contact with were the people I lived with and a handful of people on my course. I spent a lot of time indoors and I struggled with my mental health. I eventually changed course and told myself that I needed a change in routine or I would end up in the same situation. I signed up to do American football. Suddenly I was training three times a week with a team of people who became like a family to me.

ON SPORT

Ryan, primary maths education with QTS graduate

When training stopped because of the pandemic our team held quizzes online so everyone could still keep in contact with each other. It made us realise how strong we were as a team; everyone came together to improve the situation. Whether you want to compete, keep fit or just have fun, Brighton is a great place for sport and being active. You can use our facilities on campus, wherever you study or live. We have gyms, studios, sports halls, courts and outdoor pitches (artificial and grass). We’re always improving things – a new gym and fitness centre at the Moulsecoomb campus is the latest addition – and there are lots of ways to get involved. Parklife The Parklife programme is all about playing your way, with leagues or oneoff sessions across all kinds of sport and fitness activities, from bouldering to ice-skating. Sport can play a key role in developing employability and through our volunteering programme you could build skills in coaching, leadership, event organisation, administration, media and communications.

Brighton Panthers Student clubs at the university are known as the Brighton Panthers. There are over 40 clubs for lots of different sports. If you’re looking for something a bit more competitive you can join one of our 34 sports teams, these compete in the BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) leagues against other universities. Sports Performer Programme We support athletes competing at high levels by providing strength and conditioning coaching, lifestyle mentoring, physiotherapy and performance workshops. We are also an accredited Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) delivery site. www.brighton.ac.uk/sportbrighton @sportbrighton @SportBrighton SportBrighton

Whether you want to meet new people, get fit, or maintain your mental health I’d recommend joining a sport society. There are so many different sports and there’s also Parklife if you want to play for fun without the commitment of turning up each week. If you are not naturally sporty it really doesn’t matter. Most people are new to the sport they play at university so it’s a learning curve for everyone. When I joined the committee I gained valuable skills and personal development – and the experience of working in a large team even helped me get my job as a teacher.

CHAT TO OUR STUDENTS www.brighton.ac.uk/chat

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MEET YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION  We’re 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’re part of our community! We campaign with and for you Our main role is to represent all students on all courses to make them the best they can be. We do that through elected officers and course representatives, feeding information to and from students and the university – all helping us to make student life better. There are more than 100 societies From ArabSoc to the Wellbeing Society, these groups are studentled and can be related to culture, faith or leisure as well as academic subjects. And we’re here to help Sometimes things just don’t go to plan. We offer independent and impartial advice to students when you need us most.

We have social spaces, cafes and shops We have student-friendly, convenient cafes and shops on most campuses. And for 2021, there will be a new bar and event space which is part of the newly transformed campus at Moulsecoomb (see page 20–21). And lots of events From big annual events like Freshtival to weekly club nights and smaller student-led events, there’s something for everyone to get involved with and enjoy regardless of music tastes and budgets. You can work with us We employ more than 100 students in our Brighton SU cafes, bar, shops and events teams. brightonsu.com @subrighton @SUBrighton brightonstudentsunion

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Abby, computer science

Societies are a great way to gain transferable skills like communication, organisation and leadership. I’m a charity and fundraising officer for Brighton Debating Society and ran a fivehour charity radio show raising money for the mental health charity Mind. It was a lot of hard work, but the payoff was more than worth it!

ON SOCIETIES

Sports and societies force you to stop studying and take time to yourself doing something you enjoy. And if you know you only have a couple hours that day to work you’re more likely to be productive. I play lacrosse which has been a really nice way to keep my fitness up and meet new people. It’s in Eastbourne, so the train journey is time to myself.

Seniz, ecology and conservation

There’s an endless list of sports and societies, you are bound to meet friends for life with similar interests and hobbies. I have been fortunate enough to be part of the hockey team, travelling to different unis and enjoying socials as well as a tour with the team I will never forget.

Zahin, architectural technology Whether you’re into dancing, sports, photography, sciences or other interests, societies are a good way to build lifelong friendships beyond those you will have with your housemates and course mates.

ON SOCIETIES

Ugonna, biomedical science I’d always wanted to learn self-defence and keep active while I studied and the Jiu Jitsu members were all so welcoming and supportive. I enjoyed myself so much, took part in competitions and won a gold medal for our team. The next year I joined again, as the vice president of the club.

ON SOCIETIES

One of the great things about university is that you can be part of so many different groups. I’m part of the trampolining team, having never done it before I gave it a go and loved it. Being part of a team, training and having fun together, you gain a completely different group of friends.

ON SOCIETIES

Victoria, physical education

ON SOCIETIES

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Eva, pharmacy Jenny, journalism Living in halls allowed me to meet people who I never would have met and also let me experience all the perks of independent living, safe in the knowledge that there is 24/7 security. Making friends in my accommodation meant we could go out and grab coffee in between studying as we didn’t have to travel to meet each other!

Halls of residence We have halls at locations across Brighton and in Eastbourne, including a new student village at our transformed Moulsecoomb campus (see pages 20–21). Your rent typically includes things like bills, cleaning of shared spaces and contents insurance, as well as staff who are there around the clock. Our guarantee We guarantee you an offer of a place in halls if you: • make Brighton your firm choice of university • are starting your first year of fulltime study • apply for university accommodation by the deadline we tell you about.

The best thing about independent living is making your own choices, for yourself, by yourself, and without any judgement. You can make your own mistakes, discover yourself and learn what works for you. It can be overwhelming sometimes, but there’s no right or wrong way of doing it – everyone’s on their own journey.

Fananidzo, international tourism management I’m in Welkin Halls in Eastbourne and it comes with many perks! It’s close to the university facilities such as the library, gym, the lecture halls and the sport facilities. And it’s a community of students in one place so you are bound to make friends.

Martin runs Residential Life, a support network that involves students who live and work in halls supporting new students

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 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 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. FIND OUT MORE

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

Residential Life is based on friendship and building a sense of community, and about easing the transition from school and college into university life. It’s also about creating a safe and secure living environment – student residential advisers (RAs) give guidance to students and tell them where they can get help if they need it. They organise a structured programme of social events giving residents the opportunity to interact and meet new friends, have fun and try new activities. The student RAs can help with things like homesickness, loneliness or just wanting to have a chat... and they can pass on their own experience of living in Brighton or Eastbourne and what it’s like being a student. The Residential Life team is the first point of contact for students who need wellbeing support and our staff Residential Advisers are on call every night of the year, including weekends and bank holidays.

Our halls We have halls of residence in Brighton and Eastbourne. Your rent typically includes things like broadband, bills, cleaning of shared areas and contents insurance. Halls are self-catered and there are canteens and cafes at every location. As a first-year student, as long as you’re eligible, we guarantee we’ll offer you a place in halls and we’ll prioritise a room for you that’s closest to the campus where your course is based. For more details, including the most up to date information about costs, visit www.brighton.ac.uk/accommodation.

VARLEY PARK, BRIGHTON

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 options

FALMER, BRIGHTON

On our Falmer campus, with excellent public transport links • 629 rooms with a range of bathroom options Falmer students prioritised

MITHRAS HALLS, BRIGHTON

Opening on our Moulsecoomb campus in September 2021 • 804 rooms, all en suite Students on all Brighton campuses can apply

Falmer and Moulsecoomb students prioritised

MOULSECOOMB PLACE, BRIGHTON

On our Moulsecoomb campus, right by the station

PHOENIX BREWERY HALLS, BRIGHTON

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• 298 rooms, all en suite

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Fashion, textiles and 3D design Fine art Journalism Media Photography, film and sound Visual communication

TECHNOLOGY

Architecture and interior architecture Civil engineering Computing Construction and building Engineering Mathematics Product design

BUSINESS AND LAW

Accounting, finance and economics Business and management Law Marketing, events and tourism

APPLIED SCIENCES

Biology and ecology Biomedical science Geography and environment Pharmacy

HEALTH AND SPORT

Health professions Medicine Nursing and midwifery Nutrition Sport and exercise

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FASHION, TEXTILES AND 3D DESIGN Choose a course in fashion, textiles or 3D design and craft, and you’ll develop both your creative skills and the important commercial knowledge needed for these fast-moving industries.

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3D Design and Craft

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Fashion Accessories with Business Studies

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Fashion Communication with Business Studies

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Fashion Design with Business Studies

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Textiles Design with Business Studies

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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I love my home studio! I was making a corseted dress for my fashion specialism project where we choose an area to specialise and explore – and my sewing machine is one that has been handed down to me through several generations of fashion students!

YOU CAN EXPECT Excellent placement opportunities As a fashion and textiles student you can choose to do a placement during your third year, gaining valuable workplace experience. Our students have been on placement with Burberry, Alexander McQueen, Donna Karan and Erdem. Showcase your work Benefit from opportunities to exhibit your work throughout the course, culminating in our degree show and Graduate Fashion Week. In recent years Brighton graduates have scooped the accessories prize at the Graduate Fashion Foundation’s Award, the Fashion Photography Award at Graduate Fashion Week and the New Designers Belmond Award. Fashion student, Fen Yong, prepping for her degree show. An industry focus Combine the commercial and the creative – business studies are integrated in all our courses – and you’ll graduate ready for work. Well-equipped studios Work with specialist facilities such as textiles looms, industrial sewing machines and metal-working equipment, and in photo studios and ceramics, metal, plastics and woodworking workshops. Our expert technicians are on hand to guide and support you. Industry-experienced staff Unlock your potential with our experienced designers, makers, stylists and creative designers as they bring their industry knowledge to your learning.

Tiffany Year 2 – Fashion design with business

What I’ve found I love the city, it is a vibrant and easy place to live so I enjoy my surroundings as much as my studies

My favourite module is a creative collaboration

My course is freeing and independent

Societies are the best fun

My passion for crafting influenced my choice to study fashion. I love to create pieces and exhibitsas well as run fundraisers which are all things we get involved with on my course. I also believe in a change in fashion leaning towards sustainability and individuality which led me to choose my course, so I can be a part of it.

We spend a lot of time on developing ideas and making garments, using as much creative freedom as we need. You can’t imagine where to start on your own, so with the support of technicians we learn practical skills to create our innovative designs. A big part of fashion design is community. One of the best parts of being in university studios is that you can see other people’s work, chat and discuss ideas with other students.

We work with other disciplines to make fabrics and market the collection. This project is great because you get to bounce ideas off your group and see how they interpret your concept. Not only that but because you work collaboratively, the cost of your making is split between everyone, so it’s easier to finance and make a piece out of quality materials. I would recommend that everyone join a society, it was the best part of my first-year experience. Not only is it fun but it was so good to meet a variety of people that all go to the uni. I wouldn’t have met them otherwise. It can be hard to find something you’ll enjoy but the university has so many societies there is surely at least one you can get stuck into.

In fashion the most impactful people you will meet are your technicians They teach you all of the practical and technical skills you need to be able to realise your ideas. It is mindblowing the methods they teach you to make simple things look elegant and beautiful.

COURSE INFO For full course information, including how the course is structured and delivered, modules, employability skills development, placements, facilities, staff and more detail about entry criteria, go to www.brighton.ac.uk/courses.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

NEXT STEPS There are lots of ways to find out more. You can get a feel for us even from a distance, with our online tours, tasters and Q+As. And our enquiries team is there to help and advise you. Turn to page 108 for more. 39

FINE ART Join our artistic community and be encouraged to explore, experiment and create. At Brighton we’re internationally renowned for arts teaching and research – and studying here has been the catalyst for many successful careers. 0

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BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Fine Art Painting

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Printmaking

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Digital Music and Sound Arts BA(Hons), Design for Digital Media BA(Hons), History of Art and Design BA(Hons) 40

The beach has been such an important escape from the lockdown and a constant inspiration for my work.

YOU CAN EXPECT Excellent facilities Design and create in bright and airy studio spaces and fully equipped printmaking workshops . Learn from practising artists Realise your work with help from our staff team – teaching and technical – who are experienced creatives working in mediums from paint to ceramics, print to sculpture, jewellery to craft. Opportunities to exhibit Show your work to a wider audience at our exhibition spaces at City Campus and through our strong links with Brighton galleries and the on-site Brighton Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) . Experimental and creative thinking Enter competitions and prizes – a great way to build professional skills and confidence. Our graduates have gone onto great things, among them Keith Coventry, who won the John Moores Painting Prize; Turner Prize winners Rachel Whiteread and Keith Tyson; Pippa ElKadhi Brown, who won the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize, and Charlie Schaffer, who won the BP Portrait Award. Explore art history and culture Gain a deeper critical knowledge of the ideas and issues that have contributed to societies’ relationships with art.

Megan Year 2 – Fine art painting

What I’ve found My course is the perfect choice for me

I studied an art foundation, which helped me narrow down the specialism within the field a bit more, and after finding this painting course (one of only a few which offer it in the UK), it felt tailored to everything I wanted to learn about and explore!

Being in a creative, supportive environment was just what I needed The main reason I chose Brighton as my first choice is the sense of community it had. I remember walking around the studios on the open day and talking to the students who described it as a ‘painting family’.

It definitely feels like it is setting me up for a future as an artist

My course is basically a three-year long project assisted by practicing artists and technicians. While we have workshops, there is no house-style, we aren’t told what to do, which I think is a really good way of approaching a course like this. I decide what is important to me and what I want to explore and then am supported by the course to achieve it.

The course encourages a more flexible approach to the term painting

In my own work I have explored painting, printmaking, photography and sculpture and been to lectures and workshops outside of my course to assist this. In the second year you have a module where you choose a subject which is different from your course; this has definitely been one of my favourite parts as I picked Land and Sea which has consisted of loads of trips where I have drawn on location alongside environmental scientists.

Anywhere can be a gallery!

The course is really a foundation for an artistic career. It gives you the space, time and education to build your practice alongside a cohort of many invaluable connections. Last year we had a group project where we had to find a location and set up our own exhibition. My group ended up showing work in a church building, which was a beautiful backdrop for our work, teaching us the possibilities outside of the white cube.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

JOURNALISM Gain hands-on experience on our accredited, multi-platform journalism courses. Plus, you’ll take the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism – the industry gold standard and an essential requirement for most journalism jobs. 02

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Sport Journalism

BA(Hons) Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 113

YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Subjects: Literature, language and linguistics; Media • Courses: Creative Writing BA(Hons), Media Studies BA(Hons), Photography BA(Hons) 42

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I took this photo on a wintry walk across the beach after a lecture – it was great to be able to wrap up warm and get some fresh air after a long day of studying!

YOU CAN EXPECT Industry innovator Study an award-winning course. Our Sport Journalism degree won NCTJ Innovator of the Year 2018 for the Premier League Apprenticeship with Brighton & Hove Albion , and was shortlisted for the same award in 2020 for our partnership with the University of Florida. Hands-on experience Develop your talent on placement and by getting out and about throughout your studies, gaining journalistic experience . Showcase your work on our student-run journalism website, Overtime Online, and get involved in sub-editing while developing your multimedia skills. Twice a year during Newsweek you’ll join other students to produce a 24-page print magazine . Industry-standard facilities Build your skills in our newsroom with live news and sports feeds, and by working with our sound, filming and editing equipment. These courses are based at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20. Guest lectures Gain insight during lectures and masterclasses from visiting editors, journalists and campaigners. Broadcaster Clare Balding, journalist Nicholas Owen, and Jack Wilson, group online sport editor for the Daily Express and Daily Star, have all shared their experiences with our students.

Jenny Year 1 – Journalism

What I’ve found Choosing a university course was easy for me

For me, journalism had always been an industry that I had loved without even being aware of it. Writing and telling stories is always something that I have enjoyed so when it came to deciding on what degree to study, I already knew what area suited me and then discovered after lots of research that journalism is a field that I am very passionate about.

Work experience before I applied to uni really helped me make up my mind

Before I applied to study a journalism degree I decided to seek work experience at my local paper, which allowed me to speak to those who are already qualified in the industry and also gain an insight into the bustling work environment. After realising this was the path I wanted to take, it didn’t take me long to realise that the University of Brighton was perfect for me. Not only did it offer a brilliant qualification (NCTJ) alongside the course, but on visiting the campus on the open day I felt really at home and knew that I would really enjoy the learning experience.

Professional accreditation means I will get an extra qualification

The main reason I would encourage any prospective journalism student to choose this university is the NCTJ qualification that is studied alongside an undergraduate degree. Not only does it teach you the key qualities needed to enter the industry but also recognises you as a journalist who already has the required knowledge to work in the newsroom – something that future employees will always look for when considering hiring a trainee journalist.

Journalism is more than reading and writing

When I began studying journalism, I wanted to enter the world of opinion writing, yet since starting the course at the university, I have realised that there is so much more that I can do with my degree. The journalism field stretches from sports reporting, radio DJing to newswriting and television broadcasting, which I have realised really interests me. With a newsroom and specialist equipment available to students there are plenty of opportunities to really get stuck in and experience what it is like to be a journalist in the twenty-first century.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

MEDIA Study media in a forward-thinking city which leads the way in the arts, technology, sustainability and creativity. Brighton is a leading centre for creative media technology and home to a national 5G testbed and over 1,000 tech businesses. The digital sector is worth over £1bn a year to the local economy – as much as tourism. en before 2020 Photographs tak

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Media, Industry and Innovation

BA(Hons) Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 112

Media Production

BA(Hons) Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 112

Media Studies

BA(Hons) Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 112

Music Business and Media

BA(Hons) Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 112

YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Courses: English Language with Media BA(Hons), Media and English Literature BA(Hons), Journalism BA(Hons), Sport Journalism BA(Hons), 44

YOU CAN EXPECT Gain work experience Use the skills learned on your course, and build industry contacts, on placement. Our students have been on placement at Google UK, Empire magazine, Hello magazine, BBC, 02 Media, Skint/Loaded Records, Warner Music International and Ricochet Productions. Learn from professionals The media team are researchers and media professionals – journalists, award-winning podcasters and music producers. Regular talks and guest lectures from professionals working across the industry give insight into the key issues and latest developments. Opportunity to specialise Choose the subjects that interest you most, whether in environmental communication, the music business, media production and media innovation. Skills that will stay with you Develop transferable and practical media skills including reporting and writing, independent research and analysis meaning that you will graduate prepared your career. Professional facilities Experiment in the multipurpose Media-Lite studio with lighting rigs, sound booth, specialist sound equipment, filming equipment with green screen , plus a photography area. These courses are based at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20.

Viktorija Year 1 – Media production

This year has been tough but has taught me to enjoy the little things in life. Even though I’m genuinely scared of seagulls, walking by the beach has never failed to help me unwind and focus on my goals and aspirations.

What I’ve found Studying Media Production has been everything and more than I expected.

I remember how nervous I was in the online Q+As and fast forward to now getting along with all my course mates and having amazing lecturers. The course itself has been a perfect mix of practical and theoretical modules and even with blended learning I have had the chance to come on campus to be introduced to the studio and the range of equipment available.

I’ve been supported from the start

When transitioning from college to university I was nervous that I would fall behind as I had done two years of photography to only half a year of media studies. However, the year so far has given me confidence and I have gradually got stuck into my course – the modules have clear explanations of technical terms and lecturers can also explain anything during one-to-ones.

Exploring different aspects of media is helping me to focus on my future

When I started the course I had little to no clue of what I wanted to do career wise. The first semester has allowed me to look into a variety of different sectors within Media Production – with the main focus on producing and directing as well as script writing. These are all key factors of the course which I hope to look into deeper as the year goes on. I am also hoping to start researching placements that would allow me to see the realities of work in production and help understand my talents.

Brighton is more than the beach and pier

There’s culture and small businesses found just about everywhere from the lanes to the town centre. My favourite thing is the balance of life, from having beautiful natural aspects to a lively town centre.

The staff have made studying here so enjoyable

They create a sense of freedom in expression and no answer is ever the wrong answer. One of my lecturers in particular has made me feel at home, from helping me get to know my other course mates to being patient with my constant questions about university life.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM AND SOUND Gain skills through working in our professional facilities and opportunities to develop practical experience, enabling you to confidently begin your creative career.

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Digital Music and Sound Arts

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Film and Screen Studies

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Film

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Photography

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Subjects: Media • Courses: Animation BA(Hons), Design for Digital Media BA(Hons), Games Art and Design BA(Hons), Graphic Design BA(Hons), Music Business and Media BA(Hons) 46

This is a (slightly messy) outdoor setup from an improvised jam in my garden last summer. The laptop is running Ableton Live which allows me to add extra effects and play samples and loops with the Launchpad (far right).

YOU CAN EXPECT Specialist equipment and facilities Realise your projects – you’ll be able to use our music studios, kit rooms with highspec camera equipment, darkrooms, performance space and screening rooms. Whether you’re working in a sound booth or borrowing a camera we’ll ensure you have the space and equipment . Expert guidance Our staff team includes musician Johanna Bramli, photography authority Francis Hodgson, podcaster Dario Llinares and Cinecity artistic director Tim Brown. Inspirational guests Learn from industry professionals such as legendary photographer Rankin and award-winning documentary filmmaker Matt Kay. Vocational and creative Gain professional practice experience – and live briefs and placements mean you’ll feel confident and ready to enter the working world on graduation. Standout students Take part in exhibitions, conferences and festivals during your course, preparing you for life after university. Achievements of our recent graduates include an Ivor Novello nomination for Olivia Louvel , digital musician; a Creative Review profile of photographer Noé Warren; and a prize at the Her International Film Festival for filmmaker Alice Giraudi.

Hal Year 2 – Digital music and sound arts

What I’ve found I wanted to study a course that would bring out my experimental side

The Digital Music and Sound Arts course is unique! It is very practical, with plenty of creative tasks to keep us busy and develop our production skills, but it also has a theoretical side which I find fascinating. We learn about the history of experimental music and sound art, including various significant approaches from the twentieth century that inspire the pieces we make.

Top facilities are helping me define my style

The facilities are top notch; multiple studios with high quality speakers, modular synths and other exciting instruments, and lots of software. The technicians are lovely and always happy to help. The course is also very open, giving us a broad range within the set tasks to make works that excite us, and utilise our personal skills.

Professional practice is built in

We have modules designed to prepare us with the skills for success in the real world. We’re currently working on a film music module, in which we are encouraged to treat each task as if it were for a real film company or director. The head tutor on this module has worked a lot in film and shares his experiences and knowledge. I don’t know whether I’ll go into making music for film, but I feel confident that if I do, I’ll have the knowledge and ability to succeed.

Brighton is a great city!

Before the lockdowns there were loads of gigs, club nights and events to attend, and meeting people was easy as there are so many friendly people in this very liberal city. Thankfully, the nature around Brighton is also lovely, so even in lockdown I was able to take walks and explore the beach and the forests.

The university community is a place where you learn something from everyone

It’s been great working alongside my course mates who have very varied skillsets, and I feel I’ve learned as much from them as I have from my tutors, not to mention the connections I’ve made that I hope will last a lifetime.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

VISUAL COMMUNICATION Explore and experiment with different forms of visual language and start your career ready to communicate, collaborate and generate creative responses to any brief.

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Design for Digital Media

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Games Art and Design

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Graphic Design

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Illustration

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Subjects: Photography, film and sound • Courses: Film BA(Hons), Photography BA(Hons), Printmaking BA(Hons) 48

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BA(Hons) Brighton: City

The photos are of my room, which doubles as my studio. I hang up my prints to dry on the wall.

YOU CAN EXPECT Talented teaching team Develop your own visual language guided by our staff of designers, illustrators and film-makers, and build the skills and connections required to become a confident, creative professional. Focus on your future Hear from our graduates at events like Future Selves as they return to share their skills, experiences and first-hand advice on how to turn a passion for visual communication into a successful career. Dynamic community You’ll be part of a creative community where you can exhibit your work and collaborate on industry projects outside university. Creative collaboration Live industry briefs linking with professional practice are part of your learning. Close collaboration with arts organisations like the Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft provide opportunities to run workshops and mini residencies.

Skye Year 3 – Illustration

What I’ve found We are encouraged to experiment – and to make mistakes

Brighton is a very friendly, welcoming city

If you need help, you will be very well supported

I’ve learned about myself too

It pushes the boundaries of what illustration is and the future of illustration. We work in both digital and analogue media with neither feeling more necessary than the other and a big range of work amongst the students. The staff are lovely and supportive and it is nice to share a studio with graphics students too.

University is a lot more independent and self-directed than college, so it is important to seek out the support you need and sign up for one-to-ones because no one will chase you if you don’t do the work! The transition from college, to art foundation to degree made the progression easier for me, as I lived away from home for my foundation. I think the student services and support available are really good and if you seek out help you can be very well supported.

I find it commonplace to make conversation with strangers. It has a good amount of queer spaces, and diversity is celebrated. I love North Laine and Brighton’s independent shops, and both Brighton Museum and the Booth museum are nice places to visit. The beach is a lovely place to hang out in both the day and early evening. I have grown so much at university; my mental health has greatly improved as has my perspective on the world. I think the academic side of my course (cultural and contextual studies) has helped me think about things in more depth and come to understand different perspectives of the world. I am definitely still learning how to be more confident, but we are constantly evolving, stepping outside of our comfort zones and embracing change is the best way to do this.

Specialist facilities Work and learn in dedicated studio spaces, with computing facilities specific to the needs of digital designers, illustrators, animators and technical workshops in letterpress printing and book arts . COURSE INFO For full course information, including how the course is structured and delivered, modules, employability skills development, placements, facilities, staff and more detail about entry criteria, go to www.brighton.ac.uk/courses.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Our courses are design-led, hands-on and collaborative, enabling you to develop your own creative voice. Preparation for your career is built into your studies, so you will graduate with the experience, technical skills and industry knowledge needed for professional practice. 02

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Architecture

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YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Subjects: Civil engineering, Construction and building • Courses: Architectural Technology BSc(Hons), Product Design with Professional Experience BSc(Hons), Design Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng 50

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I use a white board to draw and write bullet points or specific processes I need throughout the day, and the books stacked on the left are notebooks for different modules and personal development – diary, sketch book and spelling book.

YOU CAN EXPECT Opportunities to exhibit Showcase your work throughout your Architecture and Interior Architecture degrees and at the final year Graduate Show.  Specialist facilities Build the skills and experience needed in practice in our new modelling and construction workshops , alongside using the IT facilities and specialist software. These courses are based at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20. Design in context Explore design in context, an approach where structures and spaces are designed with inhabitation, and urban and natural environments in mind; reimagining and contributing to a sustainable future. Prepare for your career Gain real-world experience by working on live briefs and projects with communities in the local area and further afield. At the end of your Interior Architecture or Architecture degree prepare to take your next steps by taking part in a mock RIBA interview day with professional architects .  Vertical studio teaching Work on themed subjects with students from every year of your course, sharing experiences and exploring ideas, reflecting what happens in the workplace – and you’ll be able to specialise in the areas that interest you most, creating your own pathway through the course .

Katrina Year 3 – Architecture

What I’ve found It’s more than just drawings

Architecture promotes the combination of art, geography, and science. Tutors and peers expanded my understanding of how architecture can be developed to create places within empty or developing areas. An artistic and technical mindset is clearly presented through presentations with calm relaxed tutors.

Sustainability is integral

At this university the course focuses on sustainability and how climate change is affecting the world and forcing change in society and how we evolve. By understanding how the world is changing and what has happened, we can develop a positive connection between people, environment, and buildings.

There are many career routes

I decided to study architecture because it is a subject with many routes both getting into and after the degree. From a young age I was always interested in buildings and spaces and how they create a sense of place and how a house can become a home.

Discussion encourages learning

Architecture is 100% coursework with a hands-on learning style – mostly individual assessment. The course uses different mediums to create designs such as model making, CAD work and hand drawings. By having a variety of ways to develop your work, it also allows you to develop your learning style. Staff will help you to understand the curriculum and communication with both your peers and tutors will develop knowledge of how you make a building both functional and aesthetic.

Support is always available

You have a personal tutor who can help you with any academic issues and can support you with personal issues too. There is also university counselling and guidance tutors available if you are struggling with your mental or physical health.

Taking a risk is worth it

Going to university has made me realise how strong I am as a person. The advice I can give to prospective students is to do something you might be scared of – that may be moving away from home or choosing a subject that you haven’t studied before. Just believe in yourself and make sure to ask for help if you need it.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

CIVIL ENGINEERING Develop the skills you need to help shape a more sustainable future. You will examine issues associated with sustainable development and build the knowledge and skills needed to manage infrastructure projects from start to finish. 02

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Civil with Environmental Engineering

BEng(Hons)/MEng

Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 110

Civil Engineering

BEng(Hons)/MEng/IFY

Flexible options – find out more about integrated foundation years (IFY) and advanced-level (MEng) courses on pages 109.

YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Subjects: Construction and building, Engineering • Courses: Architecture BA(Hons), Architectural Technology BSc(Hons) 52

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Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 110

YOU CAN EXPECT Industry-informed learning Gain insight from visiting civil engineers who share their professional experience and expertise, and support you with career advice. Industry experts work closely with us to keep our course content up to date. Specialist facilities Build skills through projects like testing the design and build of a small-scale structure. Our labs and facilities include the concrete lab, hydraulics lab with flume , soils lab, geotechnical centrifuge, dynamics lab and computer suite with specialist software. These courses are based at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20. Sustainability Apply your knowledge of sustainable design through practical work. This could be working in a team on real-world problems in developing countries as part of the Engineering for People Design Challenge, or site visits to locations like Clays Lake flood prevention scheme . Inspiring research Learn with staff who are researching areas such as structures, hydraulics, geotechnics, materials, earth and environmental science, environmental and public health, and construction management. Explore case studies drawn from their research and professional practice and, in your final year, work closely with a member of staff who is a specialist in your chosen subject .

Chris Final year – Civil engineering with integrated foundation year

This picture was taken when me and my housemates were celebrating Christmas before heading back to see our families. Wee had a walk up the road to the top of the hill at the racecourse which overlooks all of Brighton. We enjoyed great food all day and a few drinks.

What I’ve found I had the freedom to choose

I chose this university because it offered a foundation engineering degree tied in with a three-year BEng (Hons) degree. In the foundation year all five engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, automotive, aeronautical, mechanical) are studied. After completing the first year you then select which degree you want to pursue, I continued with civil engineering. It was the freedom to choose which discipline to pursue after the first year that really appealed to me about this university, because if I’m honest I didn’t really know which area I wanted to study.

The course is not all taught in classrooms

You experience labs to study the properties of materials, site visits, and how to use engineering tools, like total stations (if you ever see people in high vis standing next to a tripod, that’s it!). The assessments are built up of coursework, reports, group work and exams spread through each semester.

I’m using my skills in a professional setting

I was fortunate enough to work on Crossrail in London. The placement year brought together the skills I learnt at uni and developed them and having valuable experience on site was amazing. The careers and employability team helped me perfect my CV and prepped me for the interviews and assessment centres which set me in the right direction.

University is a time to make memories!

Placements create opportunities

After university I have managed to secure a job as a Site Civil Engineer with Graham, where I did my placement year. I have been enrolled on their graduate scheme and I am excited to begin working alongside previous colleagues.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

COMPUTING The city of Brighton & Hove is one of the UK’s leading centres for creative technology. You’ll benefit from our partnerships and collaboration with employers and our well-established professional networks in the city and beyond. re 2020

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Computer Science with Cyber Security

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Digital Games Development

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Software Engineering

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YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Subjects: Mathematics • Courses: Games Art and Design BA(Hons), Animation BSc(Hons), Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng/MEng 54

YOU CAN EXPECT In-demand knowledge and skills Develop the confidence and knowledge to respond to the challenges and issues that face society today – and the ability to respond to future developments. These include cyber security, mobile and cloud computing, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, and new apps for social media. Close links with industry Get involved in our game jams and Codefest events and develop your programming skills alongside transferable ones such as teamworking and problem-solving. Events are supported by Brighton companies including Wish Studios, Hangar 13 Games, Unity Technologies, Studio Gobo, Electric Square and Brandwatch, who mentor and judge the events. Apply your learning Work on live client briefs and projects where you’ll use your knowledge and skills on real situations, and begin to build your own portfolio. By choosing to do a paid placement year you’ll gain valuable work experience and build confidence as well as a network of contacts. Professional facilities Get creative with our specialist software and facilities such as usability lab with eye-tracking technology , digitisation/ VR lab , HTC Vive and games studios. These courses are based at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20.

Abigail Year 2 – Computer science

My house and I love taking advantage of our surroundings and going on weekly late-night walks by the beach – especially useful during lockdown! It helps us disconnect and relax after stressful days; we go at night as it is quiet as well as atmospheric

What I’ve found University has expanded my horizons

By exploring lots of aspects of Computer Science you see the true scope of the degree and where you can take it. When I started the course I was unsure what jobs I could aim for apart from the stereotypical ones, but after completing first year I have a bigger understanding of how versatile the course is. The university gives you the chance to specialise and focus more on one aspect after the first year, such as switching to Computer Science with Cyber Security. This flexibility allows you to make decisions when you are comfortable and have more knowledge.

I can make my ideas a reality

My favourite module was Introduction to Web Development. I found it fun using my creative side and watching my progress by seeing the change in my website. Rather than just learning the theory we were able to study and then implement the learning. This encouraged additional learning as you are eager to add bits to your website for optimisation that you are not taught. It was enjoyable to work in conjunction with friends, sharing ideas and seeing their work just boosted your interest in the project.

There’s support throughout my university journey for the future

In first year I took a module called Working in the Computing Industry which went over skills, the law surrounding computing, and ethics particularly with autonomous vehicles. This provided general knowledge needed when working anywhere. The placements team have also been invaluable – checking my CV, offering one-on-one appointments, workshops as well as sending out emails about new opportunities. They have been amazing at supporting me through my journey and answering questions no matter how mundane they may be.

I love the community spirit

Sometimes only seeing lecturers in lectures makes them seem very scary but really, they are just like teachers and are so happy to help. I believe this is unique to Brighton – the staff are all so understanding and eager to help. Lab sessions became a lot more interesting and soon became my best module, all because the lecturer made it fun and knew me and my friends personally.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING Our construction and building courses are designed in collaboration with industry to develop the transferable and technical skills you need for your career. Working with students from disciplines across the built environment, you’ll learn how to deliver sustainable projects from design to completion. 02 Photographs taken before 2020

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BSc(Hons) Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 113

Quantity Surveying

BSc(Hons) Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 113

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The photo was taken on a hill near Varley Park. My flatmates and I wanted to take a long walk before the sun set. Once we reached the top of the hill, it was one of the most beautiful views of my life...

YOU CAN EXPECT Practical experience Work with students from related courses on projects that reflect the way that industry works. Develop team working, communication and practical skills, and gain confidence and independence helping to prepare you for your career . Industry-informed learning Real-life case studies give practical insight into professional projects and visiting lecturers share their knowledge, skills and experience with you. Building Information Modelling (BIM) Gain a professional advantage by learning Building Information Modelling. BIM is widely used in the construction industry to manage and deliver building construction projects . Learning outside the classroom Build real experience through field trips, site visits and team-building activities; while choosing a paid placement year is an opportunity to work on your industry contacts – and your confidence . Specialist facilities Put theory into practice in the lab. You’ll be able to work on experiments in our labs and facilities including the hydraulics lab, modelling studio, dynamics lab and computers running specialist industry software. These courses are based at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20.

Zahin Year 3 – Architectural Technology

What I’ve found Architectural Technology is an amazing course

You get to explore both what an architect learns and what a civil engineer or construction manager has to know about in the construction field. You are taught about both the creative process of a structure and the facts, principles behind the constructions of those structures and buildings; starting from the make-up process of the most iconic buildings in the world to common dwellings we see everywhere. Some of the features in the Architectural Technology degree that get taught here are not easily found in other universities. For example, the extensive teaching of the BIM design software.

Group work is fun and developing important skills

Every year we have at least one module that requires you to do a group project. This is very useful because you get put into a group with people of the same subject but with different degrees (for example, Architectural Technology, Construction with Project Management, Civil Engineering). This develops one of the most important skills for the future: teamwork, as you will all be working on the same project together.

The university community is here for me

With an in-depth curriculum and important skills to acquire it isn’t always easy to sail across the whole degree smoothly. However, all the staff members are very passionate and generous individuals, who in moments of need are always there to help you find a solution. Additionally, the university has very good facilities to support its students, from an easily accessible online library to consult whenever you need some academic facts for your report, to a remarkable wellbeing team that supports students during times they may be struggling.

I have grown as a person

Studying here has developed me as a person and refined much of my personality through the independence and social/academic knowledge I gained. Many of the dreams I had when I was younger now seem very achievable to me. Being Italian and moving to England a few years back made me feel a little out of place but the different friends and members of staff I met during my study, helped me realise how being different and hardworking can be a pivotal point on the road to success.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

ENGINEERING Engineering at Brighton is hands-on, challenging and collaborative. Become a creative problem-solver and skilled engineer through exciting project work and our well-established partnerships with employers.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

BEng(Hons)/MEng/IFY

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Electronic and Computer Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

BEng(Hons)/MEng/IFY

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Aeronautical Engineering

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YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Subjects: Civil engineering, product design • Courses: Software Engineering BSc(Hons), Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons) 58

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During the first lockdown, I was so grateful for the walks we can go on in Brighton. This picture was taken on one of my daily morning walks. Those walks definitely helped make my 2020 brighter.

YOU CAN EXPECT Exciting project work Work in cross-disciplinary groups on projects such as designing and building robots and rocket cars, or a racing car to compete at Silverstone as part of Formula Student. Working alongside other engineers builds skills like teamwork and project management that employers look for, as well as technical skills. Employer involvement Gain a professional perspective. Our links with industry provide contacts for paid placements and graduate jobs. Industry professionals provide feedback on your final year project, sit on our advisory board to make sure you develop the skills you need for the workplace, and give lectures to share their knowledge and experience. Specialist facilities Use your imagination and experiment in our specialist facilities. The Simulation Suite has car and flight simulators with VR and motion platform technology. You’ll also be able to take your designs from concept to completion using equipment like the wind tunnel, prototyping labs, 3D printers and CNC machines.

Sanjina Year 3 – Aeronautical engineering

What I’ve found Aeronautical engineering is a very interesting course

I got to build a racing car!

We are learning practical skills so that we know how things work practically as well as in theory

The university really listens to us

I was always interested in the working mechanics of aircraft, so it just made sense for me to pick Aeronautical Engineering as my degree. It was still a hard choice though, because I knew it would not be an easy course, but I knew if I was passionate about the subject, it would be okay.

The course starts off as more of a mechanical engineering course because you must learn all the basics before you can learn about the aero part. After that you get modules about aircraft designs, propulsion and fluid flow. The first year is not too challenging academically but it can still be quite tough as you’re learning to adapt to a new environment. The second and third year definitely get more challenging but as long as you’re interested in the content, it can still be fun. We get to do a lot of group work throughout the course, which really helps you build skills like teamwork. The group work can be the most fun parts of your degree.

During my first year, I was in the Formula Student society, and I think new students who are interested in engineering or the making of racing cars should definitely join. The society is mainly about cars but you get to meet so many interesting people with similar interests as you.

I think the university does a good job trying to listen to students and improve – especially the teaching staff, they’re always ready to help. Despite all the changes in 2020, they worked harder than ever to help us with our coursework. Which in turn, has helped us feel a bit better about everything. After I finish my third year, I will be doing a masters year as well. I’m hoping to get a job in the engineering field after I’m done with my studies. I’m quite nervous to see what the future holds but I know if I take everything the university has taught me, I should be okay.

These courses are based at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20. Sustainability solutions The Impact Factory enables engineering students and staff to work together on complex challenges arising from the sustainability crisis.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

MATHEMATICS At Brighton the focus is on real-world maths. You’ll learn to solve problems with logic and creativity and develop in-demand analytical and communication skills, opening up career opportunities across many different sectors.

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Mathematics with Finance

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YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Subjects: Computing • Courses: Economics BSc(Hons), Primary Mathematics Education BA(Hons) with QTS, Secondary Mathematics Education BA(Hons) with QTS 60

I decided to go for a walk to get some fresh air after going for a drive around the coast from Brighton to Eastbourne to see more of scenery. I also treated it as a little photoshoot, as there are some excellent views.

YOU CAN EXPECT Put learning into practice Explore how maths is used in business through real-world learning such as applying mathematical techniques and statistics to make sense of data. The option of a placement year offers paid work experience and helps you build your skills and confidence. Supportive environment Learn in a friendly and supportive environment. Our open-door policy means we are always there if you have questions about lectures or any aspect of your course. Our graduates share career advice and their experience with you in our annual Maths Futures conference. Preparing you for work Develop your technical knowledge using specialist software including SPSS, SAS, R, Maple, Lindo and Matlab. You’ll also develop softer skills that employers look for such as teamworking, problem-solving and communicating mathematical information to technical and non-technical audiences. Close links with industry Benefit from our links with industry – our industrial advisory board, accrediting body and links with SAS provide networking opportunities, guest lecturers and career advice. You also have the opportunity to prepare for a professional certificate in SAS so you could graduate with an additional qualification as well as your degree. These courses are based at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20.

LJ Year 2 – Mathematics

What I’ve found Maths is a bit like learning a new language

My course is split into six modules with a fair balance of theoretical maths, applied maths as well as pure maths. It has a good balance of using a computer (coding/software) and by hand calculations too. Definitely prepare and go over key skills you have learnt at A-levels, such as differentiation and integration, as these are big areas that are required throughout the years. And then you can spend more time revising your university curriculum, rather than recapping.

I really like statistics – and I’m developing important skills for business

I find further calculus the most exciting because there’s so much content, but once learnt, it is easy to retain the information and put it into practice. My favourite is statistics because analysing data is so interesting and is most useful. We also get an opportunity to do groupwork, which is a challenge in itself but boosts your confidence when you don’t feel particularly comfortable in an area of maths.

Placements offer so many opportunities

After viewing several universities, I felt like Brighton offered a vast amount of opportunities, such as an extra certificate in my field of study (SAS). My course also offers a year placement, as well as the opportunity to go into schools and set up homework clubs to offer extra support. For my summer placement, I have been looking at opportunities to work as a data analyst for banks.

The staff are so approachable

Brighton is one of the best universities I have heard about. The open door policy is brilliant and the lecturers truly stand by it. They aren’t just there to talk about maths – they help with personal issues as well.

Getting involved in sports means I can explore the other campuses

Brighton has many campuses and you are always welcome on them. It’s actually nice that a lot of sports are in different places, so you get to go places and meet new people.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

PRODUCT DESIGN Prepare for a career in the industrial or creative sectors and gain the skills needed to design innovative and sustainable products, services and experiences, from idea to completion. You’ll develop expertise in materials, manufacturing, engineering, user experience, design development and communication. 02 re 2020

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YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Courses: Design Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng, 3D Design and Craft BA(Hons) 62

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This picture is of one of my runs around Preston Park. I was doing a challenge to run the distance of Mount Fuji (74km). The park is so nice, it didn’t feel like a chore to have to go on a run, and we looked forward to it every day.

YOU CAN EXPECT Specialist facilities Bring your ideas to life with our 3D print rooms, metal, welding and wood workshops, a finishing room with spray booths, and a CNC workshop with a five-axis machine . These courses are based at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20. A placement year Gain a year of work experience before you graduate. Our students have been on placement with companies such as Disney, Lego and the Body Shop. Focus on your future Develop the skills and experience needed to launch your ideas. Our graduates are running successful businesses that started life as their university projects – like Emily Brook MBE and her award-winning laser light and the students behind innovative painting method Enayball, designed for people with disabilities. Design studios to suit your interests Work in a specialist studio in your second year, exploring design challenges that are societal, sustainable, ethical and technical, and learn alongside third-year students sharing skills and ideas. Opportunities to showcase your work Exhibit your final project at our Graduate Show. Our students attend New Designers in London – a great chance to reach potential employers – and graduates have won prizes at the New Designers Awards .

Kyle Year 2 – Product design

What I’ve found I knew I made the right choice at my interview

I had my initial interview with Tom from the course team. We talked about the things in design that interest us and ended up talking for longer than the interview was meant to last for. He made me feel extremely excited for the start of the course and I knew I had made the right choice. In my year there is only around 20 of us, and we got super lucky as we all get on extremely well. This made it easier to learn from each other and support each other with both our work and personal lives.

Modules let me focus on subjects that really interest me

My favourite module so far has to be Digital Fabrication Methods, it really explores the different methods and technologies behind product design. This module really appealed to me because it focused more on the electrical side of product design and electrical engineering has always been a hobby of mine.

I’ve always been the sort of person who enjoys helping people

I get satisfaction from knowing I’ve made something easier for somebody, so by choosing product design I feel like the skills that I will gain will hopefully mean that other people will benefit.

Brighton has an amazing energy

It’s such a happy place. My favourite things are: going on my morning run to either the beach or Preston Park; amazing public transport links (however where I’m living everything is in walking distance); the street art everywhere you look is beautiful; and you can’t forget the amazing support for smaller businesses.

I’m feeling positive for the future

I hope to get a job in the prop design industry as I’ve been making and selling props for the last six years and would like to take it to the next level.

I can earn while I learn

When my course leader told me about a job working as a student technician, it sounded right up my street – it was basically paying me to do my hobby, this included working in Mithras workshop and running the laser cutting bureau service.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND ECONOMICS Specialists with strong numeracy and analytical skills are in high demand in all business sectors. Studying accounting, finance and economics opens up a world of opportunities and careers. Our courses will build your technical expertise and ability to apply it in business situations – equipping you with the professional, practical and analytical skills employers value. 01

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Finance and Investment

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Accounting, Finance and Economics

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YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Subjects: Business and management • Courses: Business Management with Finance BSc(Hons), Business Management with Economics BSc(Hons), Mathematics with Finance BSc(Hons), Mathematics with Economics BSc(Hons) 64

Some of my friends came down to Brighton for a couple of days to visit me during the Christmas break. One of the places we went to was the BA i360 tower and my friend took this shot.

YOU CAN EXPECT Professional accreditations Study a course that is accredited by professional bodies. You‘ll benefit from exemptions from professional exams, student membership and access to networking events and career programmes – kickstarting your career before you graduate. Paid placements Take a salaried placement year and build work experience, life skills and contacts. Our students have completed placements recently with American Express, Barclays, Bosch, Goldman Sachs and IBM . Career prospects Our accounting and finance courses are 4th in the UK for career prospects (Guardian University Guide, 2021). With the scope to work in any industry and the graduate schemes and prospects available, our graduates have gone into roles in the public sector, investment banks, insurance firms, charities and consultancies. Explore your subject Get to grips with topics including applied numeracy and data handling, financial modelling and macroeconomics. Your studies, combined with guest lectures, visiting traders, placements and real-time access to industry-standard systems such as Bloomberg all help give you a taste of your future career. Your campus Brighton Business School has an amazing new building at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20.

Kanoj Year 2 – Economics

What I’ve found I changed my mind about applying to university

I didn’t intend to go to university but changed my mind in October. Brighton was open to applications and took me in with open arms. I chose economics as it was something I was interested in that had a general applicability to many dimensions. If you want to develop real life skills like accountancy, business structuring, employee psychology and identifying solutions given constraints, this course will help you do that. It’s a great course to develop frameworks for thinking.

I really enjoyed all of the modules from the first and second year

Business law or environmental economics were my favourite modules to study. I found that this course was not what I expected. Normally the expectation is you’re learning antiquated concepts at university, but this isn’t the case. Everything we learn is applicable to the current state of the economy. Many places teach theory; Brighton also equips you with actual skills useful beyond university.

The tutors are incredible

We’re developing skills that can be applied beyond economics Accounting and business law are definitely valuable skills that any employer would want, as well as econometrics if you’re looking to be a financial analyst. The economics modules are important to develop models of how the economy works, some of which you can actually apply beyond economics.

University is more than just lectures

I think this is the university that teaches you things you should know. Most places teach theory, Brighton of course does that but it also equips you with actual skills that can help you in the real world.

The best thing about living independently is growing as a person

You are fully accountable for everything that you do living alone. It’s freeing to know you’re on your own in a sense, but I understand it can be overwhelming if you’re not already comfortable being somewhat independent.

They go above and beyond to help you, if you put in the work, show enthusiasm and ask for help when you need it. Incredibly supportive, they made the lessons a ton of fun and I’m deeply grateful for all of their help.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT With an emphasis on employability, our business courses provide you with the practical experience, skills and professional networks needed for a successful career – whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or are looking for global career opportunities.

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Business Management with Human Resource Management and Placement Year

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Business Management with Marketing and Placement Year

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International Business Management

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Business Management

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YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Courses: Mathematics with Business BSc(Hons), Fashion Design with Business Studies BA(Hons), Sport Management BSc(Hons) 66

YOU CAN EXPECT Personalised learning Make your experience with us your own. Studying business management with us means you’ll be able to choose modules in the subjects that interest you most, and specialise in economics, accounting, marketing or human resources. Professional accreditations Study a course that is accredited by professional bodies including the Chartered Management Institute – which offers a dual award on our business management degrees. You’ll benefit from exemptions from professional exams, guest lectures, access to networking events and online resources. Work experience Choose a paid placement year. We’ll help you find the perfect role with interview and CV support. You’ll get to use the skills learned on your course, build confidence and come back for your final year feeling focused and motivated . Entrepreneurial skills Take a look at our new course aimed at entrepreneurs. Working in a team with your fellow students, you will design, set up and run your own business supported by an expert course team and mentors from industry. You’ll develop the skills to continue to run your venture once you graduate, or to go on to work for a dynamic, innovative organisation. Your campus Brighton Business School has an amazing new building at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20.

Yousra Year 2 – International business management

The picture was taken during the second lockdown. My flatmate and I went for a walk and we just watched the sunset and realised, once again, how beautiful the views were.

What I’ve found What you learn will always be useful

International business is an excellent course, not only because of the valuable business insight it offers, both national and international, but because of the awareness it develops. It has definitely improved my crosscultural understanding. I really love the way the course is taught – with both group assignments and individual assessments. It teaches you general knowledge that you will use if you decide to continue on in the field, or if you switch into another profession.

I really think that business is an essential skill to have, no matter the career you are in

Studying International Business Management has equipped me with skills from the start, but it has also made me see that there are loads of opportunities to improve our world’s economy. From biomedical science to IT – business is used everywhere all of the time.

I can follow my interests

Having such a variety of option modules available gives students a valuable chance to explore their unique interests. My favourite module, Personal Finance, was in fact an optional choice. I can’t stress enough how interesting and life changing this

module is. It has given me personal finance knowledge that a great part of the population don’t know about.

We are doing a really interesting group project

In one of my core modules called International Business Analysis we learn the exact steps investors take when considering a country and industry to invest in. This entails getting the right data and conducting loads of precise research. Personally, it’s been eye-opening. This is another thing I like about my course; it provides real-world case studies which allow students to get a deep insight on how international businesses works in the modern world.

I realised that Brighton was the perfect university for me when I saw the way they treated their community

Everyone has the same chances and support to succeed at whatever they set their mind to, and the university encourages cultural diversity alongside an extensive eagerness to providing support all of the time.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

LAW Explore the role of law in every aspect of life and society. We’ll support every aspect of your development and enable you to put your research, analysis, negotiation and communication skills into practice. Photographs taken before 2020

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Law with Business

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Law with Criminology

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Law

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YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Courses: Criminology BA(Hons), Criminology and Sociology BA(Hons), Politics BA(Hons) 68

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Law

For my work from home set up I always like to have a clean room for a clear mind, all my books for easy reference and a slide show of inspirational quotes as my desktop background to keep me motivated!

YOU CAN EXPECT Experience law in practice. You’ll have opportunities to develop and apply your skills in legal research, mooting (legal debate) , negotiating and client interviewing. Our Legal Clinic gives you the opportunity to work with a qualified lawyer providing legal advice to members of the local community. Join the University of Brighton Innocence Programme and investigate cases of potential wrongful criminal conviction. Take part in the CLOCK Time for Justice scheme and volunteer as a legal companion . Receive training from law firms and HM Courts while providing vital help and support to people from disadvantaged communities. Paid placements Take a salaried placement year and build work experience, life skills and contacts. Our law students have completed placements with Oracle, HM Prison Service, the Home Office, IBM, the House of Lords and Acumen Business Law. Belong from the beginning You’ll be allocated a Law Guardian, one of our students, who’ll help you during your first year, and our course team of lawyers and barristers will also be there for you throughout. Your campus Brighton Business School has an amazing new building at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20.

Nicole Year 2 – Law

What I’ve found The Law LLB course at the university is a qualifying law degree

I’m supported to manage my learning needs

The structure of the modules is very straightforward and easy to follow

The careers team are on it from our first week!

It covers all modules necessary to meet the requirements required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board to complete the academic stage to become a lawyer/ barrister. This means after completion of the course students can take the next step in their law career with ease!

All information is given to students at the beginning of the semester, which makes it easy for me to organise my life around my studies! This means I always know what lectures and seminars are upcoming, so I have plenty of time to prep.

All the staff are very approachable and welcoming

As an autistic student, I was able to create a Learning Support Plan (LSP), which enabled me to better manage my anxieties during exams and assessments. LSPs are for students who struggle with individual obstacles and might include extra time in exams or alterations to assessments.

The Employability and Careers department is extremely supportive at the university. From as early as welcome week the department is very informative and have always provided lots of information over email about upcoming events, workshops and any extra support students may be interested in.

Now in my second year I have developed very good relationships with my module tutors and can speak to them with ease. The tutors are very honest and like to help students in any way they can. I always feel comfortable staying behind after my lectures to ask any questions – and my tutors even encourage it!

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

MARKETING, EVENTS AND TOURISM Choosing marketing, events or tourism at Brighton opens doors to diverse and exciting opportunities. Brighton is a hub for marketing and tourism innovation, attracting visitors from around the world. Our students gain practical business and marketing skills together with real-world experience.

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International Event Management

BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 112

International Event Management with Marketing

BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 112

International Tourism Management

BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 112

International Tourism Management with Marketing

BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 112

Marketing Management

BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 112

Marketing Management with Placement Year

BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 112

Business Management

BSc(Hons) with IFY Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 110

Flexible options – find out more about integrated foundation years (IFY) on page 109.

YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Courses: Entrepreneurship (Team Enterprise and Innovation) BSc(Hons), Business Management with Marketing BSc(Hons), International Business Management BSc(Hons) 70

YOU CAN EXPECT Learn from industry Apply your knowledge to real challenges faced by businesses and industries through live client projects, field trips and guest speakers from industry like Alessio Messaggi, Paid Search Specialist from Jellyfish . Focus on the future Prepare to make a positive impact in your career with the help of industry experts and our experienced lecturers. With recent issues such as COVID-19, in-country political changes and UN Global Goals, the need for ethical marketing and consumer behaviour, as well as safe and sustainable tourism are more topical than ever. Professor Marina Novelli is helping to support sustainable community development across Africa . Paid placements Build work experience, life skills and contacts by choosing a paid placement year. Our students have completed placements with TUI, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Disney, Microsoft, ITV and Lastminute.com. Professional accreditation As well as influencing what we teach, professional bodies accredit our courses – including the Chartered Institute of Marketing – which offers a diploma and exam exemptions on our marketing degrees. Your campus Brighton Business School has an amazing new building at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20.

Fananidzo Year 3 – International tourism management

This image was taken after we had just won a match against Kaplan International College London. We really had a great time meeting up and interacting with other students who were from different parts of the world.

What I’ve found I chose this course because I’ve always had a deep interest in travelling and learning about other cultures

Over the years, my family and I have travelled to several international destinations. Through our travels, I’ve grown to appreciate the exposure that travelling brings to my world view. In my Zimbabwean Shona language this is best translated by a proverb that says, ‘Kufamba huona!’. [which literally translates as walking you see]

My course touches on so many aspects besides the usual travel and tourism cliché

The course leverages powerful social, political, economic and environmental ideas and perspectives. It focuses on some global socio-environmental issues that influence and impact sustainable tourism. One issue that intrigued and excited me was how local communities are impacted negatively by overtourism in Barcelona and how the destinations find ways to improve the situation.

Group interactions fuel me to learn more

The aspects I enjoy most about my course are student group discussions, class debates and presentations. With students from different countries, social

backgrounds and perspectives, it’s an environment where you’re constantly learning something new.

Modules are helping us to gain work experience and reflect on our development

We can gain experience through different sources such as voluntary work, part-time jobs, project work or an internship. In the second year, our lecturers introduced us to the different career opportunities that were available to us if we chose to go on placement. Disney, British Airways and other renowned hotels and attractions are some placement opportunities.

I find the lecturers knowledgeable, experienced and of world-class standard

Their professional CVs speak for themselves. Some of them have combinations of academic, corporate sector, entrepreneurial and public service experience which makes them all-round professionals. I find this particularly useful in providing students with real-life exposure as well as guidance in career choices that are sector-specific.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY Our accredited courses explore areas from microbiology and biochemistry, to human and animal physiology, and ecology and conservation. With an emphasis on applied learning, we’ll help you become a scientist with the knowledge, skills and understanding to develop your career in many directions. 02

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Ecology and Conservation

BSc(Hons)/MSci/IFY

Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 111

Biological Sciences

BSc(Hons)/MSci/IFY

Flexible options – find out more about integrated foundation years (IFY) and advanced-level (MSci) courses on page 109.

YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Subjects: Biomedical Science • Courses: Environmental Management BSc(Hons), Environmental Sciences BSc(Hons), Medicine BSMS 72

UCAS tariff

Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 110

In October of my first year, I went on a field trip to Shropshire. While there we got to go hiking, looking at and identifying the different types of plants and birds we came across using ID guides and binoculars.

YOU CAN EXPECT Hands-on experience Put your learning into practice through field work in varying habitats. You’ll develop experience in environmental assessment, monitoring and evaluation techniques, collecting and analysing field data, team work, and communication and presentation skills . Inspiring research Build scientific research skills including how to plan, conduct and present research, learning with academic staff whose research informs teaching. Dr Corina Ciocan teaches marine biology and is the Brighton lead on a European project to rid the environment of hormonechanging pollutants . Specialist facilities Test theories and techniques using our specialist facilities and labs. Investigate the detailed structure of cells using electron microscopy in our image analysis suite. Study the development and behaviour of aquatic species with a DanioVision Behavioural Observation Chamber, part of our aquarium facilities. And survey freshwater fish population with our electrofishing equipment .

Seniz Year 2 – Ecology and conservation

What I’ve found You need to research different courses before making a decision

Choosing what to study was slightly difficult as there are a range of courses related to the environment, each specialising in different areas. Originally I wanted to study zoology because I loved learning about animals, but I changed my mind to ecology because I also wanted to learn about the environment. It required looking at different courses and what they each taught. For my course I was really excited by the opportunities of field trips and lab work to supplement my knowledge – such as trips to Shropshire and Stanmer Park in Brighton where I learned about bird and plant identification.

Ecology and Conservation is a very well-rounded course

In your first year you learn about different ecosystems, genetics, microorganisms, and conservation. This is a great range of modules to have when first learning about ecology. You attend different field trips including to a rocky shore area on the coast in Brighton and you do lab work too. It’s a great opportunity to meet and interact with other coursemates!

My course gives opportunities to study further into the topic that really interests you

The topic of evolution genuinely fascinates me. In my second year, I chose an option module called Human Origins and Evolution. Here I learned about the history of humans as not only a species, but our extinct ancestors and other closely related species such as the Neanderthals and Denisovans. The course leader is always providing us with extra learning opportunities. For example, during the summer after my first year, I completed a course with Conservation Careers. This taught me what areas of conservation I was most passionate about.

In your second year you can apply for a placement year

Placement years run between your second and third years. I would like to do a placement year myself, in particular as an educational ranger. This is where you teach young people about conservation and the environment. I would hope to gain more employability skills, but also learn more about conservation in practice and gain knowledge from those in fulltime work in that field.

These courses are based at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20. Thinking about medicine Biological Science BSc and MSci students wishing to pursue a degree in medicine and who fulfil the eligibility criteria are guaranteed an interview with Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Explore the complexity of the human body and investigate the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Our accredited courses will help you become a biomedical scientist who plays an important role in people’s health and wellbeing. re 2020

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YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Subjects: Health professions • Courses: Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons), Medicine BM BS, Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) 74

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Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 110

YOU CAN EXPECT Practical experience Put your learning into practice through project work, hospital visits and case studies. Visiting clinical and biomedical scientists give you an insight into what it’s like to be a professional scientist. Learn with our researchers Microbiology lecturer Dr Sarah Pitt has made a breakthrough in the search for new antibiotics, found in the mucus of the common garden snail . Build experience and skills Put theory to the test using specialist facilities that include electron, confocal and atomic force microscopes; microbiology lab; cell/tissue culture lab; genomics/proteomics facility for analysis of cell genes and proteins. These courses are based at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20. Paid placements Spend a year working in a professional environment. Undertaking your placement in an accredited NHS training lab allows you to work towards the IBMS Certificate of Competence and the Registration Training Portfolio, bringing you one step closer to becoming a registered biomedical scientist. Thinking about medicine? Biomedical Science BSc and MSci students who want to pursue a medicine degree and who fulfil the eligibility criteria are guaranteed an interview with Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

Ugonna Year 3 – Biomedical science

This is a picture of some of our residents in halls, myself and another Student Residential Advisor. We hosted a virtual quiz night for students in halls. We’ve also held Valentine’s Day Poem competitions, with Amazon vouchers as prizes, Online Pictionary and Pancake Day ‘cook-a-long’.

What I’ve found You can direct your own learning

You can suggest tools and methods that help you understand complex physiological systems. I have used and observed a variety of lab equipment including confocal, electron and atomic microscopes, spectrometers, spirometers and four lead electrocardiograms. Our course teaches us transferable skills like organisation, responsibility, verbal and written communication, research analysis... I’m confident that even if I don’t end up working in healthcare, I’ve acquired skills that I can advertise to employers.

The course broadens my knowledge of the human body My favourite module was Diet and Exercise. On one of the assignments we worked groups of four to research the benefits of resistance, endurance and HIIT exercises of a health condition. It changed my perception of health. I have even incorporated the lessons into my daily routine such as drinking almond milk, eating seeded wholewheat bread and exercising regularly.

Societies are communities of their own

I am a member of the Catholic, British Sign Language and First Aid societies. Societies allow you to learn new skills, gain knowledge and make lots of friends. The best thing about societies is that you get to meet all types of people from different courses.

Independent living allows you to take responsibility for yourself

The only thing I will say to anyone starting university would be to try everything. Take advantage of every support system available to you because they were created for you. University is the time where you can learn how to live independently and make important life decisions.

I have a lot of possibilities ahead of me

Because I wanted to study medicine at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), I decided to study a course that would give me the fundamental knowledge and experience needed once I finished my degree. As a Biomedical Science student who fulfils the necessary criteria, I am also able to apply for BSMS through the guaranteed interview scheme.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT We’ll encourage you to push boundaries as you examine contemporary issues including the climate crisis, human impact on the environment, global sustainability and social change. Our practical, accredited courses will equip you with the scientific and transferable skills to make a real impact in your career. 0

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Environmental Management

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BSc(Hons)

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Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 111

Environmental Sciences

BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 111

Geography

BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 112

Geography with Archaeology

BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 112

Geography with Remote Sensing and GIS

BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 112

YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Courses: Environmental Politics BA(Hons), Ecology and Conservation BSc(Hons)/MSci, Media and Environmental Communications BA(Hons) 76

This photo is from Claremont Gardens in Esher – I often walk there with my family or on my own. I’ve been there a lot over the lockdowns, and in the summer-spring there are nests fenced off for the ducklings and cygnets when they hatch.

YOU CAN EXPECT Practical learning Conduct fieldwork in the UK and overseas and develop skills in research methods, planning, data gathering, analysis and reporting. Brighton is a great location for working in the field with coastal, fluvial, downland and urban environments all close by . Prepare for work Develop skills on our accredited courses that will prepare you for whatever career you choose. You’ll take part in a research project building skills such as problem-solving, project management, teamwork, organisational skills, critical thinking and ethical practice. Inspiring research Learn with researchers who are tackling global problems affecting our society and environment such as sustainable river management and air quality. Make a difference Opt for the Community Engagement module and you’ll get the chance to contribute to the work of city community and voluntary organisations. Professional experience Take the opportunity of a paid placement year and build experience and confidence. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with local organisations like the South Downs National Park on short placements. Guest lecturers provide the latest industry insights and career guidance. These courses are based at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20.

Sophie Year 2 – Geography and archaeology

What I’ve found There is a large range of module choices

When choosing a specific course to study, I went with gut instinct. I enjoy both humanities and sciences, and the course is combined with geography which is a perfect balance of both. I also liked the options you get with combined courses, since I enjoy both geography and archaeology.

The course is extremely relevant to modern day issues

Despite the misconception that learning about the past is ‘pointless’, many historical aspects can explain the causes of modern-day issues – racism, sexism, body image etc. Geography is so much more than physical processes or relationships of humans with land, but is the key to solving the current environmental issues such as air, water and land pollutions. Geography and archaeology interlink so well, it feels like all the issues in the world align.

The course structure is amazing!

There is a variety of learning styles

We learn in different ways, from independent work like reading and revision, or more collaborative work like group projects, seminars, and tutor meetings. Seminars are nice to discuss readings, and to ensure you’re up-todate with everything. In the first year, we have weekly tutor meetings where we check in to discuss general issues and learn about essential aspects of the course such as correct referencing, efficient research, and reading.

It’s a supportive place to study

If I’m stuck with anything, I send an email to my lecturers or tutor and it gets sorted quite quickly. If it’s regarding mental health, each course has an assigned Student Support and Guidance Tutor, who you’ll meet in the first week. You can drop an email to student support, and they can arrange long-term therapy or a learning support plan. You can talk to them about anything at all.

In the first year we had mainly geography modules with a few archaeology talks, trips, and lectures. In the second year we really start getting into archaeology. Residential trips such as Norfolk in the first year and Sicily in the second year – we almost had a trip every week in second year, going to museums and archaeological sites.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

PHARMACY Pharmacists play a vital role in our healthcare system. Our accredited courses explore chemistry, medicines and ethics, and build your experience in delivering safe and effective patient-centred care.

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Pharmacy YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Subjects: Health professions • Courses: Medicine BM BS 78

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MPharm/MPharm with IFY

Campus

UCAS tariff

Brighton: Moulsecoomb See page 113

I had just grabbed a quick brunch and was about to sit down and get some work done – I took the picture for my lockdown photo-diary.

YOU CAN EXPECT Built-in work experience Develop confidence and skills on placements in community and hospital settings. You’ll also gain practical experience using our specialist facilities including patient simulator , medicine dispensary , nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry, all preparing you for areas of the profession including community, hospital, clinical and industrial pharmacy. These courses are based at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village. Find out more on page 20. Inspiring research Design and complete your own advanced project supervised by a Brighton researcher in your final year. Our research explores critical issues including new approaches to regenerative medicine, the treatment of cancer, asthma, diabetes and other chronic diseases, and leads the development of innovative biomedical products. Collaboration  Team work with the patient at its heart is fundamental to our health care system. You’ll have opportunities to work with students on your course as well as medical and podiatry students. Thinking about medicine Pharmacy MPharm students who want to pursue a degree in medicine and who fulfil the eligibility criteria are guaranteed an interview with Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

Eva Year 1 – Pharmacy with integrated foundation year

What I’ve found A foundation year prepares you for degree study

If you’ve got your heart set on a subject but don’t think you’ll meet the entry requirements, look into doing a foundation year. It’s very different to sixth form, much more targeted towards the course you want to study, and they do say ‘university days are the best days of your life’, so why not add an extra year?

You put your learning into practice

As a vocational degree, there is quite a focus on gaining employability skills; we have a module called ‘Integrated Pharmacy Knowledge, Attributes and Skills’ which runs throughout every year, in which we learn about pharmacy practice and how to use we’ve learnt in practice.

It prepares you for many different fields

Pharmacy MPharm (with or without a foundation year) is the only course that you can take if you want to become a pharmacist in the UK, however that doesn’t mean that your career options after the course are limited. It’s an integrated Masters degree which is highly regarded in itself in many fields, and the skills you learn mean that you’ll be suited to several scientific, technical or mathematical fields after qualifying.

Studying a degree is so different to college/sixth form

One set of exams at the end of two years didn’t really sit with me. Uni isn’t like that – my course has two sets of exams across each year so you can spread your revision out, and there are also practical assessments and coursework that make up a decent percentage of your final marks, so you don’t have to rely on exam performance alone.

There are lots of work experience opportunities

Pharmacy does include placements of varying lengths, but I also feel that organising your own work experience can be really beneficial in addition to that. You gain a wider variety of experiences and show employers that you’re willing to make the first move.

The disability and dyslexia team are incredibly supportive

They’ve helped me out so much with getting a Learning Support Plan – which makes exam time less stressful. They have even helped me figure some things out about myself that I didn’t know about or consider before.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

HEALTH PROFESSIONS The important role health professionals play in our lives has never been more evident. At Brighton you’ll learn in realistic environments, sharing and collaborating with other health specialities. 02

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Diagnostic Radiography

BSc(Hons) Eastbourne

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Occupational Therapy

BSc(Hons) Eastbourne

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Paramedic Science

BSc(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

See page 113

Physiotherapy

BSc(Hons) Eastbourne

See page 113

Podiatry

BSc(Hons) Eastbourne

See page 113

YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Courses: Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation Science BSc(Hons) 80

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Eastbourne beach is my favourite place to visit when I’m free.

YOU CAN EXPECT Professional accreditation All of our courses are accredited by the relevant professional governing body. This means that on successful completion of the course you’ll be ready for your career and qualified to enter practice . Brighton ranked 1st in the UK for career prospects by the Guardian University Guide 2021. Real-world learning environments Build your knowledge and confidence in our realistic classrooms and learning suites. Occupational therapy students use specialist creative arts and crafts rooms , while paramedic science students learn through simulated scenarios set up in our community flat . Physiotherapy students gain experience in our exercise therapy rooms and podiatry students treat patients throughout their course at our own clinic, The Leaf Hospital. Clinical placements Get ready for practice on placement – an integral part of your experience where you’ll use your new skills with patients. We partner with settings including the NHS, social care organisations, the voluntary sector and rehabilitation centres. New for 2022 Our Diagnostic Radiography course launches in September 2022. As a student you’ll learn in the new Clinical Imaging Suite which will include an X-ray table and tube, PACS/DICOM image store and clinical imaging simulation software.

Shi Pin Year 2 – Podiatry

What I’ve found Podiatry is an amazing healthcare profession

I was taken to see a podiatrist when I was eight due to my flat feet and since then, I wanted to know more about the podiatry career. Podiatrists care about people’s feet and I was amazed at how they change people’s quality of life. There are many people in my home country that suffer from diabetes and people with diabetes tend to have an increased risk of diabetic foot ulceration. I realised that there is a shortage of podiatrists available in Malaysia so there is a need to have more podiatrists to help treat various foot complications.

We get to practice what we learn

We learn how different pathologies affect the normal function of lower limbs and feet, and we help the patient to resolve their feet problems. Things that I particularly like about my course is that we have clinical practice at the Leaf Hospital, which is a clinic run by the University of Brighton. This will prepare us for the real working world in the future.

There are opportunities to get professional experience

We can undertake an external placement on our third year. I think I would like to try a different kind of role to get the full benefit of my learning. I’m hoping that I will have the chance to treat more foot complications that I have never encountered before. Also, I have found that the module Health Psychology and Professional Practice is very useful for my future career. It teaches us how to deliver our services in a professional manner.

I have gained transferable skills

I learned how to communicate and engage with individuals from various disciplines effectively. Also as part of one of the modules, I had a one-day volunteering experience at St Wilfrid’s donation centre in Eastbourne. The volunteering was an amazing experience. I got to know some wonderful people there.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

MEDICINE Brighton and Sussex Medical School is a partnership between the universities of Brighton and Sussex, and local NHS Trusts. Our course will help you to become a highly competent and motivated doctor, with patients at the heart of your practice.

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YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Courses: Biomedical Science BSc(Hons), Biological Sciences BSc(Hons), Pharmacy MPharm, 82

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Brighton: Falmer and University of Sussex See page 112

This photo was taken after I decided to splurge on a new desk, lamp and houseplant as I knew I would be WFH for a while, so I wanted my space to feel comfortable. I’d actually never put effort into a space like that before as I was always studying at the university library, so putting it all together was something I felt quite proud of.

YOU CAN EXPECT Patient-centred practice Gain clinical experience from the second week of your studies and throughout your degree. You’ll develop knowledge and experience on primary, secondary and community care placements, building your confidence and communication skills with patients and healthcare professionals . Systems-based approach Follow a seamless approach to learning, taking a bodily system such as the circulatory system, and learn all relevant anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathology and clinical skills. Cadaveric dissection Develop a real understanding of human anatomy through cadaveric dissection – a key part of the course – along with prosection, living anatomy, ultrasound sessions and augmented reality . Professional accreditation Our degree is approved by the General Medical Council (GMC) as a primary medical qualification. Provided there are no concerns about your fitness to practise, this degree entitles you to provisional registration with the GMC for a licence to practise medicine in the UK.

Jamie Year 2 – Medicine

What I’ve found We interact with patients early on

Our course structure is quite unique in that unlike some medical schools we’re offered clinical experience from year 1. Within my first week of studying I was already spending an afternoon in A&E at the BSUH so we very quickly got comfortable interacting with patients!

Sessions in the anatomy lab provide an invaluable learning experience

The most interesting part of the course for me has definitely been our dissection sessions. We’re assigned a body at the start of the year and are able to go into the anatomy lab and examine the structures we learn about in lectures on actual cadavers which is invaluable. I am forever thankful to the individuals who choose to donate their bodies to medical education.

It’s rewarding to help inspire students from a similar background I’ve been involved with the university outreach programme BrightMed that focuses on supporting secondary school students in their application to medicine. These are students from backgrounds not traditionally seen in medicine. I’m personally from a working class background and it’s estimated that only around 4% of doctors in the NHS are from similar backgrounds, which is shockingly

low. It’s been really rewarding to support other students like myself and show them that it is a possibility and hopefully improve this figure in the future!

There are lots of different ways to learn

Although medicine can’t be as flexible, we’re still offered a student-selected component once a term and there’s a ridiculous variety. From traditional things like trauma care or surgical practice to music and choir-based modules, comic drawing exercises, book clubs, coding courses, poetry. It’s a welcome break from standard studying material!

Having experience within the NHS has helped me understand how different parts of hospitals work together For example, I work in a coronavirus test centre and as a healthcare assistant in the ICU at the county hospital. These are both jobs that I wouldn’t have felt as confident in doing before coming to university.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY We’ll support you to become a compassionate, resilient and adaptable professional in roles crucial to our wellbeing. Realistic learning environments and diverse placements ensure you’ll be ready to start your career.

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Midwifery

Campus

UCAS tariff

See page 112

Nursing (Adult)

BSc(Hons) Brighton: Falmer or Eastbourne

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Nursing (Child)

BSc(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

See page 112

Nursing (Mental Health)

BSc(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

See page 112

YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Courses: Nutrition BSc(Hons) 84

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BSc(Hons) Eastbourne

Last spring I took this photo whilst out on a bike ride around the hills near where I live in Lewes. A saviour to lockdown was being able to mountain bike every day and usually involved reading my study books in the peace and quiet too!

YOU CAN EXPECT Accreditation Courses meet the NMC standards and as a graduate you’ll be eligible for registration to enter practice. We’re joint 1st in the UK for career prospects: Guardian University Guide 2021. Clinical placements Benefit from our links with local healthcare trusts that enable us to offer clinical practice in hospital and community settings, where you’ll work alongside multiprofessional teams. You can also experience healthcare in international settings. Real-world learning environment Prepare to treat patients before you go on placement – our clinical skills rooms replicate the professional environment. Our midwifery birthing simulation suite has a replica hospital room and a home environment . Independent practice Build your skills in our open-access nursing skills zones. These fully equipped areas allow you to learn independently in your own time, or get peer-to-peer support from a student study session leader. Flexible start date If you’re interested in adult nursing, we offer a choice of start date. You can start in September and study at the Falmer campus in Brighton, or start in February and study in Eastbourne.

Marcus Year 3 – Child nursing

What I’ve found The course is set up to cover all aspects of nursing

The course has provided a range of opportunities

Different teaching styles help each module stand out

You can find your learning style

It gives you a strong foundation of knowledge that surrounds the profession. Despite having a strong academic thread running through it, the practice placements make up the balance. The course is also supportive to those unsure of where they wish to take their registration by way of such varied modules and placements.

Brighton has some very experienced, very passionate teachers who – if you show an interest – will share their experiences and help build your knowledge around that subject.

You get out what you put in

If your interest is strong then you will reap the rewards of what the course can offer you and prepare you for what interests you in the future. The course gives plenty of information and guidance in helping you find what career will suit you best.

I have broadened my knowledge and skills which in turn, builds my passion and confidence in my nursing work. This has been primarily through the practice placements which have been so varied – for example – from neonates/midwifery to theatres, from medical to A&E! I can’t think of another profession that is so widespread and offers such a rich learning curve. I’m not academically inclined – meaning that I learn best from a handson approach rather than academic writing. So, taking this degree on throws up some challenges which I feel that I am overcoming and having breakthroughs with.

There are great avenues for support if you need it

You are seen as a human being and not just another number passing through. There is strong emphasis on self-care, sustainability and self-compassion, which is vital within this profession and it starts on day one of this course.

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NUTRITION We’re constantly encouraged to think more about diet and its impact on our health and the wider environment. Our accredited nutrition degree will help you become part of the solution. 01

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Enjoying long walks on the beach has been great for stress relief whilst living oncampus during the pandemic.

YOU CAN EXPECT Accreditation Become a registered nutritionist. Our course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition, and as a graduate you’ll be eligible to apply via direct entry for UKVRN registration as a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr). Placements Put classroom learning into practice during 90 hours of professional placements with a not-for-profit and a commercial organisation. We’ll help you find placements that meet your career aspirations. Choice of specialist routes Focus on topics that interest you most. You’ll have the opportunity to choose a specialist pathway in public health or in sport and exercise in year 2. Your learning Explore nutrition, physiology and exercise, food consumer behaviour, food-related diseases and shape your degree to your interests through option modules. Field trips and industry speakers will add to your experience and provide industry insight. You’ll learn in our modern commercial kitchen carrying out demonstrations, food preparation and research, and use our sport and exercise science labs which are accredited by BASES .

Roisin Year 2 – Nutrition

What I’ve found I soon realised that there is so much more to nutrition than the food we eat

This course enables you to explore nutrition from a human perspective, all the way up to the wider scope of the subject, such as the food chain.

I love the fact that there is the opportunity to choose a pathway

It means as you become more involved in your degree and develop your interests, you can choose a route which is reflective of this. What’s great is that during the first year, you can explore all pathways, so you get a bit of a taste for the different specialities within nutrition.

I really like the varied ways of learning and assessments

Rather than sitting in a lecture theatre for each class, you have the chance to engage in workshops and use the lab facilities. This encourages students to explore different methods of learning, as well as challenging you academically and motivating you to get out of your comfort zone. This approach to teaching really helps identify your strengths and areas for improvement.

At university you develop more independence in your learning

As a mature student, I had to transition from being out of formal education for 10 years to suddenly being a full-time student. I feel that at university you get the opportunity to explore new ways to grasp new subjects which may be different to that of college. At Brighton, I have had the support of my course leader and lecturers who have been brilliant in helping me settle in both from an academic and personal perspective.

Changes to a person’s diet can make a big difference to their lives

The Nutrition, Health and Disease module has been particularly interesting, allowing us to explore the way in which nutrition is varied across individuals with different conditions, and throughout the life cycle. This module certainly gets you thinking differently about nutrition, and how small or big changes to a person’s diet can enable them to achieve an optimal nutrition status when living with a chronic condition.

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SPORT AND EXERCISE Join a learning community of elite coaches and world-leading researchers. Learn in specialist labs and sport facilities, and build skills and knowledge through placements, consultancy projects and field trips.

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Sport and Exercise Science

BSc(Hons)

Eastbourne

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Sport Coaching

BSc(Hons)

Eastbourne

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Sport Management

BSc(Hons)

Eastbourne

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Sport Studies

BA(Hons)

Eastbourne

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Sport

BSc(Hons) with IFY Eastbourne

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Strength and Conditioning

BSc(Hons)

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YOU CAN EXPECT Learning in practice Gain invaluable hands-on experience on placement, and through working on consultancy and community projects such as Football4Peace. Option modules will help you shape your learning to your interests and many courses offer opportunities to study abroad and to gain additional professional qualifications. Specialist facilities Build lab skills and gain hands-on experience. Sport and fitness facilities include a swimming pool, artificial training pitch, dance studios and climbing wall. Our labs are accredited by BASES and include a biomechanics lab, exercise physiology labs, environment chamber and oxygen-controlled chamber, plus a new strength and conditioning research gym . Scholarships Develop your potential and compete at the highest level whilst studying with support from our sports scholarships for elite athletes, elite disabled athletes and talented sports performers.

Amy Year 1 – Sport and exercise science

What I’ve found My experience of summer school made me decide to come here

During my first year of college, when I was researching different universities, I took part in a summer school that the university had to offer. This experience made me realise that I did want to study and live here. The next step was to research the different sport courses that Brighton had to offer, as I knew I wanted to study a subject that was related to sport. I chose Sport and Exercise Science as it is a course that enables you to choose your own path,

It’s a flexible, practical degree

In the second and third year, there are option modules where you pick which topics interest you the most and could lead to a possible career pathway. This benefited me as I was not quite sure about the career I wanted. This course encourages you to find where your passions and interests lie, and eventually pursue them. Also, there are many opportunities to get real life, practical experience at Brighton, which makes it stand out against other universities which may not offer this invaluable hands-on experience.

Professional links We are a CIMSPA Higher Education Partner and our well-established links open up placement opportunities with organisations from pro sports to charities. Professional skills CIMSPA also endorse our Sport Management and Sport Coaching degrees, ensuring the courses meet industry standards, and that you’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills that employers have identified as most valuable.

Getting out for a daily walk was hugely beneficial during this time and helped me balance university work and my overall wellbeing. I recommend it to anyone to get out and see the stunning views that Eastbourne has to offer.

You get lots of career support

In my first year, we had sessions with the careers and employability team and you could book one-to-one meetings to help develop your CV and interview skills. They’ll help you find placements or volunteering around your degree, as well as part-time work either externally or for the university.

You grow as a person

The university is particularly good at offering a sense of independence which allows students to grow as not only professionals in their field but as people too. The sense of independence is also combined with a constant feeling of support from the university community.

The staff on my course have an undoubtable passion for their subject

They are always keen to answer questions and to tell you that there is no such thing as a silly question, because it is likely that you are not the only person in the room that may be thinking it! Their engagement definitely adds to the experience of studying here.

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EDUCATION STUDIES Our flexible degrees open doors to a wide range of career opportunities in education. Our graduates are working in areas including teaching, youth work, educational welfare and charity work.

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Education

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

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Physical Education

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At the moment with both children at home I make sure I have the following: notes for each module filed separately, a different notebook to take notes for each module, and a drink and some air pods to cancel out any background noise.

YOU CAN EXPECT Placement choices Explore education and your career options by going on placement. Our students have taken placements with nurseries, schools, local authorities, charities and community-led organisations, with some students opting for international placements . Study beyond the classroom Enrich your experience through observational study visits to settings such as a forest school. Regular visiting experts introduce educational topics, and encourage and challenge your critical reflection. An inspiring team Learn from a teaching team with diverse experience – from children’s rights to cognitive development . Outstanding facilities Our Curriculum Centre at Falmer has over 30,000 specialist education resources, providing inspiration and ideas for lessons, assignments, presentations and group work. Further study Take your knowledge of education to the next level, after your degree, with our PGCEs, masters and specialist postgraduate certificates.

Carly Year 3 – Education

What I’ve found After speaking to the course leader, I knew that Education was the course for me

Not only does the course focus on the theories and practices of education, it allows us to explore the policy and legislation that influences many of the practices used in schools, as well as comparing the education system in England to international education. The course also provides an opportunity to study specific areas of education such as special educational needs, which is an area I have become particularly interested in.

Education BA focuses on so much more than teaching

It opens up many career opportunities for students to consider such as a careers advisor, counsellor, play therapist, SENCO, community education officer and criminal rehabilitation. I have also been fascinated by the different age ranges the course focuses on. Instead of having to choose either primary or secondary education, I have been able to study the theories of education from 0–25 years, considering the nature/ nurture debate and discussing social mobility and social opportunities beyond higher education.

In year 2, there is more flexibility with assignments

The lecturers encourage you to explore your interests a little further and provide different options of presenting your findings – for example, we had the choice of either designing a webpage or writing in essay form. We also presented our findings in an educational poster at the end of year conference. I always felt uncomfortable with public speaking, but I can honestly say designing my own presentations and getting the opportunity to discuss something I love has definitely helped me to get over that!

My course has placements in the first and second years

If you are unsure about which age range you would like to focus on once you graduate, having two placements is a great opportunity to explore your options. The placements are manageable around childcare because the hours are required to be completed over a set time period. Your placement tutors will support you throughout this process – contacting placement hosts is the perfect way to gain experience for those future job applications!

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TEACHING At Brighton you’ll train to teach with an Ofsted ‘outstanding’ provider. We offer specialist classrooms and facilities, and varied, hands-on experience with our 600+ partner schools. en before 2020 Photographs tak

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Primary Mathematics Education

BA(Hons) with QTS*

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This an early morning sunrise during lockdown 2 on Worthing beach. I thought it would be something nice to witness before I started my studying for the day!

YOU CAN EXPECT Facilities that mirror the work environment Study in our multimedia suites, science labs, English, art and mathematics classrooms – a great learning environment that replicates school classrooms. The Curriculum Centre at Falmer has more than 30,000 specialist resources, providing inspiration and ideas for lesson planning and assignments. If you’re studying to be a PE teacher, our Eastbourne campus has extensive sport facilities including a swimming pool, outdoor all-weather pitch, climbing wall, dance studio, two gymnasiums and a six-court sports hall . School-based training Put your teaching into practice with our partner schools across the south-east. We offer opportunities in small, large, urban and rural schools to ensure you gain well-rounded experience. You’ll have all the support and guidance you need to make the most of these opportunities . Outstanding teacher education In our most recent inspection we were rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted for primary, secondary and early years Initial Teacher Education. We’re in the top 15 in the UK for education courses in The Times League Tables 2021 and the top 15 in England in the Complete University Guide 2021.

Oliver Year 3 – Primary education

What I’ve found Throughout school, I always aspired to be a teacher

I saw their job had an incredible impact on children and that’s what I wanted to do in life. The primary education course helps you tremendously to prepare for your future career. Staff show you how to plan, teach, assess and improve on your own teaching. The placements on top of this ultimately shape you as a teacher and are a really powerful experience.

The course is very practical and hands on but it can be challenging too

I can safely say that the lecturers really do provide an insight on their experiences – they help you understand and underpin relevant strategies and ways to teach children and how to best support them in most situations. I can already see an incredible transformation in myself as a teacher from when I first started the course to where I am now.

The most interesting aspect of the course has to be when we’re working collaboratively as a group

There are so many ideas bouncing off one another and it’s a truly great environment to be in. The facilities available to us are phenomenal. The university has its library which is great for literature to support assignment writing. It also has the Curriculum Centre. Here are books, resources and materials needed to help plan lessons and write assignments.

The staff that I have studied with are absolutely incredible

They are engaging and inspiring people and have a lot of knowledge about what they teach. Their passion for teaching comes across massively in their teaching to us.

The university has changed me as a person

I am a lot more chatty than when I was in my first year. I can provide suggestions in conversations and have lots of friends to take along with me on my journey after university. I’ve also been very lucky to meet my best friend, who is now my fiancée and we will be getting married in 2023!

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

CRIMINOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY Informed by radical and established perspectives you’ll consider the causes and consequences of social inequality and social change. Our approach is stimulating and relevant, with real-world experience at its heart.

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Criminology and Sociology

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BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

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Sociology

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

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The photo I took is at Birling Gap – one of my favourite places around where I live. One thing COVID has definitely shown me is that exercise and fresh air are good for the soul!

YOU CAN EXPECT Community placement Opt for our placement option module and pair up with a local community partner organisation. You’ll gain practical hands-on experience, develop your vocational skills and give back to the community. Students have spent time with organisations including the Centre for Ecotherapy, the Samaritans, the Alzheimer’s Society, Sussex Prisoners’ Families and Age UK. Shape your own course Choose option modules in the subjects that interest you most, and that match your career goals. Our joint honours and social science degrees enable you to explore more than one area. Guest speakers visit to share their experiences and provide insight into their organisations. Previous speakers have come from St Mungo’s and the Troubled Families Programme. Explore social issues We work with MindOut, a local LGBT mental health charity, to bring a Living Library to the campus. You’ll meet trained volunteers who act as ‘books’ to help you explore social issues . Informed by research Learn with a course team whose research interests are reflected in their teaching – their specialisms include the family, employment, housing, education, health, politics, mass media and cultural differences.

Charlotte Year 2 – Criminology

What I’ve found You can tailor your course to what you actually like

In second year we had the option to choose some of our modules – and you can read around topics that you are interested in. I’m interested in poverty and since starting my course I have learnt so much about the nature of poverty and the ways in which it can affect people.

When you study criminology you begin to look at the world differently For the module Explaining Crime and Criminals (my favourite module so far), we had a lecture on Grenfell Tower. I knew about the Grenfell disaster but only through what I had read about and seen on television. For one session we had a guest speaker who opened up to us about the realities of Grenfell. I came away from this so full of ideas and information. It was so informative and I thoroughly enjoyed learning about it.

The staff are just so great – it is like a family!

I’m doing a placement with Sussex Prisoners’ Families.

I have a module called Community Engagement: Theory into Practice and you have the chance to do a 50hour volunteering placement. Sussex Prisoners’ Families helps those who have a loved one in prison/on trial. We work within the courts providing support to families by explaining procedures and we also run other services such as one-to-one outreach.

Volunteering has changed my life

For the last year I have volunteered with the Eastbourne Foodbank for a day a week. I also volunteer for a charity in Eastbourne called Warming Up The Homeless. Both of these roles have helped me open my eyes to the realities of the world. I urge everyone to volunteer as it has changed my life – I have met so many amazing people and learnt so much about myself. It’s amazing how grateful people are for help and support.

Despite remote learning getting in the way of being able to rock up to your tutor’s office to have a chat, I know that their emails are always open and they are only a call away. I like that with different modules there’s different teaching staff, it’s so nice meeting so many new faces!

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

HISTORY OF ART AND DESIGN Our History of Design courses at Brighton critically examine the world of art, craft, clothing and design, and explore how objects take shape within politics, culture and society.

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Fashion and Dress History

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History of Art and Design

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Visual Culture

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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A nice walk to meet up with my “lockdown friends” after seminars on Teams!

YOU CAN EXPECT Gain real-world experience Work closely with professionals like curators, archivists and researchers, and gain experience and insight into working practices on placement in local museums, galleries, archives and creative organisations. Award-winning resources Carry out research for your assignments and dissertation in our on-campus collections including the award-winning Design Archives, our Dress and Textile History Teaching Collection and Screen Archive South East . Close links to design institutions Take part in projects like Objects Unwrapped, a staff-student collaboration with Worthing Museum and Art Gallery that developed “understanding and communication of its exceptional collections” . Find your voice Work on assignments that encourage you to find your independent voice in spoken and written form. These will include oral presentation, seminar contributions, exams, preparing materials for public display and exhibitions, and formal essays including the final-year dissertation. Pioneering courses Benefit from our rich heritage in this subject area. Brighton was one of the first universities to explore design, clothing and decoration as part of the wider history of art.

Brigita Year 3 – History of art and design

What I’ve found Sometimes small things can change your life completely!

History was my favourite subject at school and I always enjoyed attending different art exhibitions/ museums. I did not know that History of Art was a course that you could study at university until I was 15. It happened unexpectedly – whilst waiting for my friend to get ready I decided to watch TV. The first thing that appeared on a screen was an episode of art historians evaluating artwork. I got really interested and did research on how to become an art historian.

In school you learn what teachers tell you to learn

It is different at university; you get to listen to so many different views and share your own with course mates and tutors. I really liked subjects related to different theories in art. It helped me to become more aware of important topics such as feminism and minorities.

Seminars made me more confident

My course has mandatory modules and optional ones that allow students to choose something that they would like to study more broadly. Most of the time, students are assessed for their contribution during seminars and essays. I was a shy person, so it was

scary for me to say something during seminars. However, after a few months, when I got to know my course mates and tutors better, I could participate in seminar debates more openly.

Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to experience working in the arts

You can also include it in your CV as working experience, which is beneficial. I volunteered for Fabrica Gallery in Brighton, I really liked the experience and decided to continue volunteering after my placement finished.

University helped me grow up mentally

The course taught me more about life around me and what I can do to help society. Unfortunately, I was not really aware of the lack of representation of Indigenous people, feminism and discrimination within the arts. The course helped me learn more about sensitive topics and become more aware of the society around me. The most important thing that I have learnt is that art has the power to change society and the mindset of people.

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HUMANITIES Our degrees in history, philosophy and globalisation will help you to question and understand the world. You’ll debate topics including conflict, sexuality, fundamentalism, race and class, and develop vital transferable skills including how to confidently research, evaluate, write and present.

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Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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History, Literature, Culture

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Humanities

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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Philosophy, Politics, Ethics

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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War and Conflict

BA(Hons) Brighton: City

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I took that photo on one of my first days of Brighton at the end of September, sitting with friends on the beach, eating chips as the sun went down! One of many beautiful Brighton sunsets I’ve seen since I moved.

YOU CAN EXPECT Staff who inspire Learn from a talented team of lecturers with expertise in subjects including the slave trade, the housing crisis, the ethics of violence and the protection of human rights. You’ll also have regular guest lecturers from scholars, politicians and writers. A friendly and engaged community Explore radical ideas in a creative, analytical and supportive community of fellow students and lecturers who challenge you to think in new ways. Explore what it means to be human Delve deep and develop the way you see the world, exploring issues such as conflict, sexuality and race through the lenses of history, philosophy and culture. Useful transferable skills Gain skills that you can use whatever career you choose. You’ll learn how to research, select, process, critically evaluate, present and discuss information. Teaching that builds confidence Find your voice – an important part of your learning will be in interactive seminars where you’ll become confident at speaking, debating and active listening.

Tae Year 1 – Globalisation: history, politics, culture

What I’ve found It’s been such a joy to experience the open and accepting atmosphere

One of the biggest factors in choosing the University of Brighton was knowing that it is a very supportive and welcoming community-based university. As I am bisexual and non-binary, it was important to me that I chose somewhere I would feel comfortable with other like-minded individuals – and I’m happy to say that I strongly believe that Brighton is where I’m meant to be. From LGBTQAI+ societies and groups to my professors using the correct pronouns for me, I honestly have not experienced any negativity.

Brighton gave me the opportunity to combine all my interests into one course that I am thoroughly enjoying studying My course is very specific – I wanted to continue studying history and politics, but also wanted the option to include women and gender studies. I couldn’t find a course better than the one I chose, as it seemed to be tailor-made for me.

We have lots of opportunities to debate and articulate our views

My modules this year have included philosophy and history, as well as modes of representation. I’ve especially enjoyed being assessed

through seminars and seminar presentations, as it gives us a chance to discuss and debate the lecture topics in a dedicated space, with opportunities to better articulate our views. My course has adjusted to blended learning well, as the lectures are interesting and available to re-watch most of the time. The reading lists and seminar tasks are also available in advance, which helps me to organise my time.

My course has definitely helped me to become more confident

I feel comfortable speaking about my views and opinions to other people, as well as being able to better defend them in a more knowledgeable way. I now have improved communication skills, and as someone with anxiety, the idea of groupwork doesn’t seem as daunting!

Support for students here was a deciding factor in choosing Brighton

I struggle with my mental health, and the university has various options for support – you can access the university counselling service, and seek help from a learning support coordinator in the disability and dyslexia team. These have been priceless in terms of support and advice in my time here.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

LITERATURE, LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS Curiosity and creativity are celebrated in our city. Our literature, language and linguistics courses provide you with choice to specialise, explore and develop your skills as writer, researcher and critical thinker. 02

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English Language and English Literature

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

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English Language and Linguistics

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

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English Language and Media

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

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English Literature

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

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English Literature and Creative Writing

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

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English Literature and Linguistics

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

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Linguistics

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

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Media and English Literature

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

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My friend and I were walking along the beach and the lighting looked nice because the sun was right behind the bandstand, so we just decided to take some pictures there!

YOU CAN EXPECT Define your pathway Shape your degree to suit your interests through choosing option modules, from journalism, writing for stage, radio and screen, documentary filmmaking, regional Englishes and queer writing, plus you can also choose modules from across our humanities and arts subjects. Learning in and outside the classroom Meet and learn from professional writers who are working as novelists, scriptwriters and authors. You will also be encouraged to work outside the classroom with visits to theatres, the local area, projects within the city community and exhibitions, providing a fresh perspective for your work . Showcase your work Perform your work to your classmates and in public through regular open mic nights and city arts festivals and events .

Samah Year 2 – English literature and creative writing

What I’ve found I’ve always wanted to study literature and creative writing

A lot of universities I looked at either didn’t have the two in a combined course or didn’t quite have the right balance. I liked the split in Brighton’s course, and the modules that are included. My course is 100% coursework which I absolutely love; I always dreaded exams at school and college.

There’s a lot more freedom in university with how you approach your assessments

I really like having this independence, especially in a degree that requires so much individual opinion and lateral thinking, but my teachers are of course always available for extra help. I like the fact that the modules have so much variety, and also that you’re able to choose your modules to create your own kind of bespoke course.

Placements Use the skills that you have developed on your course in real-world environments. Placements might range from assisting with radio production to handling social media for a charitable organisation and enable you to gain invaluable work experience and make contacts. Royal Literary Fund Fellow Focus on your writing needs and get one-to-one professional feedback on any aspect of your academic writing, from an essay to a manuscript from our resident Royal Literary Fund Fellows.

We have opportunities for work experience on the course and elsewhere

There are modules in second and third year that allow you to go on placements. I’d love to take part in this module next year; it’s really important to get a feel for the workplace of the career that you’d like to go into. The university itself also offers the chance for employment, like working in the libraries, on-campus cafes and shops or doing ambassador work. Working as an ambassador has helped me develop skills that I’ve struggled with, such as speaking in front of large groups of people, which will be useful in the long run.

Supportive environment

The staff are really friendly. In my experience, creative writing is a deeply personal thing, so it’s important to feel comfortable when reading it to teachers. They make sure to create a safe environment for everyone sharing their work and their opinions, which I think allows people to get the most out of our teaching time.

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POLITICS Choose one of our politics courses and you’ll explore aspects of this fascinating subject from how governments operate and major political issues, to race relations and the rise of populism.

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Environmental Politics

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

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Politics

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

See page 113

Politics and International Relations

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

See page 113

Politics and Social Change

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

See page 113

Sex and Politics

BA(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

See page 113

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YOU CAN EXPECT Learning informed by research Learn from a team of active researchers. Their research topics include the political economy, political psychology, and how technology, data and information can be used in organisational and policy contexts to support the interests of citizens, communities, public service professionals and governments. Challenge your thinking Address issues such as racial and gendered inequalities, climate change, legacies of empire and colonialism, and activism and social change, considering all angles through lively discussions. Visiting national and international speakers Hear from political heavyweights such as Caroline Lucas MP and attend workshops, conferences and the events run by our Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics. Placements Choose to undertake a placement, you’ll gain valuable work experience in an area that interests you – for example at a charity or an activist or policy organisation. Transferable skills Develop skills in solution building, public speaking, critical analysis and thinking, project planning, and an indepth knowledge of current affairs.

Our politics courses are new for 2022. Dr Becca Searle and Dr Heba Youssef from the course team tell you a little bit about studying politics with us.

You can change the world

BS and HY Our politics degrees provide an understanding of the most urgent global challenges we face today, as well as the skills you need to change the world. They also prepare you for graduate employment opportunities in politics, think tanks, journalism, government, teaching and academia. There are also opportunities to learn digital and creative skills, including filmmaking, podcasts and journalism. You will work with organisations outside the university, with options to gain experience working for a non-profit organisation, to respond to briefs provided by community organisations and national campaign groups and run a political campaign. Unlike education at school or college, where you have to learn a national curriculum, on the politics degrees there are plenty of opportunities for you to shape and determine your own education.

Pursue your interests

BS The idea of the Politics and Social Change degree is to provide you with an understanding of both the political world and creative and digital skills, and real-world experiences so that you’ll graduate equipped to contribute to solutions to the many global challenges we face today.

HY Our decolonised Politics and International Relations degree offers students a fresh perspective that will revolutionise how they see the world and their place in it. It will also be a space where issues surrounding social justice, race and colonialism are brought to the fore of political debates.

Find your people

BS With two universities in the city, Brighton is crammed full of people who want to discuss ideas and politics. Brighton has a great political scene, and whatever your political leanings you can find like-minded groups and organisations.

Support is available from the start

HY Every student is assigned a personal tutor at the outset from the academics on their course or school. Students are offered guidance and support on different aspects of their assignments and degrees. There are regular individual meetings between a student and their tutor, especially before they submit assignments in order to receive feedback on their plans.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

PSYCHOLOGY Study the human mind, behaviours, experiences and relationships and take your first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Future opportunities could include careers in forensic, educational or occupational psychology.

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Courses Title

Psychology

Campus

UCAS tariff

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Psychology and Criminology

BSc(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

See page 113

Psychology and Sociology

BSc(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

See page 113

Psychology with Counselling Studies

BSc(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

See page 113

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BSc(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

Socialising during the pandemic is difficult, however the university has managed to do the impossible. We had a virtual Halloween party, alongside other events during Taster Week – and even famous drag queen stars joined in! Societies also hosted events including Netflix parties and Escape room games.

YOU CAN EXPECT Professional accreditation Our psychology degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This means that when you graduate you’ll be eligible to join the BPS as a graduate member; the first step toward becoming a professional psychologist. Professional-standard facilities Learn in our multi-purpose psychology resource laboratories where you’ll develop skills and insight carrying out interactive and computer-based one-to-one experiments and through focus groups. Use specialist eye-tracking equipment to help you understand health conditions such as autism and diabetes – as well as the psychology behind our shopping habits! Find what interests you most Study developmental, cognitive, social and biological psychology and through option modules explore the areas that meet your interests and aspirations. Or by choosing one of our joint honours degrees you can also explore criminology or sociology, or combine psychology with counselling studies. Placements Put learning into practice on an optional work placement with a not-forprofit organisation. We will help you find a placement that is right for you – great for improving your knowledge and your cv.

Manar Year 2 – Psychology

What I’ve found Mental health support is just as important as academic support

I’m fond of promoting mental health awareness and its importance, as sadly it can be difficult to identify and support. I am eager to help so I researched how to be as much help as much as possible, and it led me to be interested in a Clinical Psychologist career. The first step is to study a Psychology BSc, which the University of Brighton was offering. Compared to other universities, Brighton looked very supportive and I’m glad I chose it because it is very supportive indeed.

There are many modules available each year

You can pick modules to make specialist pathways – like forensic, biological, security, cognitive – which can support you in your career. There are also research methods modules including Community Engagement which is a chance to carry out a placement. It’s not only interesting, and great on your CV, but also a good chance to get some transferable skills.

My favourite module is quite medical

Psychology, Cognition and Social Worlds is very interesting because you learn about different scans and medical procedures. There are a lot, and I mean A LOT of facilities to use, both general and specific to your course. If you download your Brighton Uni app, you can book rooms, laptops, chargers and mathematical, medical or artsy materials.

I get both credit and experience on placement

I’ve chosen a placement module and I’m currently working for the university as a facilitator for a programme called Mood Boost, which is a fourweek course delivering cognitive behavioural therapy for students. I enjoy it and it benefits me.

Prepare for your future

My plans after I finish my course is to do the one-year placement for the NHS as Clinical Psychologist trainee. I will then continue to work on my dream which is to do a Clinical Psychology postgraduate course. Hopefully I’ll obtain my license afterwards and work in a hospital or a clinic where I can help many people. Of course, this is scary, but most of all exciting!

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

SOCIAL WORK Social work is both a profession and an academic discipline that commits to social justice and human rights by supporting those in need.

Courses Title

Social Work YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN • Subjects: Health professions 106

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Campus

BSc(Hons) Brighton: Falmer

UCAS tariff

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This was a walk from Kingston to Alfriston over the South Downs during summer of 2019. I found time away from uni studies was really important as it provided the opportunity to re-charge the brain cells and come back to studies with a fresh vigour.

YOU CAN EXPECT Professional accreditation Approved by Social Work England, you’ll work to their professional standards alongside the British Association of Social Workers’ Professional Capabilities Framework. Completing the degree programme leads to a general social work qualification, which then allows you to specialise in a particular area of practice. Hands-on experience Spend around 170 days gaining experience on placement in the private, voluntary or independent sector. You’ll also have an additional 30 days of skillsbased activities to ensure you are fully prepared for your career. Inter-professional learning Learning with students from related subjects – nursing, occupational therapy, midwifery, medicine, education, physiotherapy – this reflects the multiprofessional nature of social work practice. You’ll also focus on developing your social science knowledge, with elements of criminology, psychology, sociology and social policy. Partnerships Our course is run in partnership with local agencies including Brighton & Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council, and benefits from contributions from carers and service users.

Jules Graduate – Social work

What I’ve found Social work asks questions

I spent some years caring for a family member whilst working. Then I worked in the health service for fifteen years where I became more interested in a person’s social context. As I became older, I also became more politically active. For me there was a correlation between the social and political worlds. Social work aims to explore, question and understand those worlds and the people within them. I feel social work chose me rather than I chose social work.

Age doesn’t matter

As an older student I had been out of education for quite some time. I appreciated the course entry requirements valued life experience as well as academic qualifications.

I started to think differently

Taking part in seminars and lectures opened up different ways of seeing and thinking about the world – it was a wonderful experience. Each lecturer has a chosen field within social work that they are passionate about. Their passion resonates when they are teaching. Importantly, there was also the opportunity to talk/work with people who had lived experience of social workers/social services. This was invaluable.

The lecturers want you to succeed

The lecturers are knowledgeable and supportive. Their door is always open. They keep on top of all the latest research connected to social work, or they are researchers themselves. When I had my interview at the university, I was struck by the welcoming and friendly spirit.

The course shapes your future

The social work course has quite honestly changed my life. I am finally doing a job that does not feel like work; it is a passion and a privilege. It is certainly never boring as there is always learning and development to be had. Having a social work degree opens many avenues of practice to explore and opportunities to progress your career to senior social worker and more.

I was ready for work

When I graduated, I found a job straight away. I work within a substance usage service within the statutory sector. I am on the Assisted Year of Supported Employment programme. I have a protected case load which enables the time for further learning and development.

MEET OUR STUDENTS You can chat online, and check out their blogs and vlogs to find out more about living and studying here www.brighton.ac.uk/chat and https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ studentbloggers/

OPEN DAYS AND MORE Meet our students and staff, hear all about our courses and get advice on every aspect of applying. We also run summer schools, tasters and applicant events. It’s all happening online until in-person events can start – look at our website for up-to-date info. www.brighton.ac.uk/visit

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EXPLORE ONLINE Get to know us from a distance – take virtual tours of our campuses and facilities, get an inside guide from our student bloggers and message our students with your own questions. www.brighton.ac.uk/explore

MEET US IN PERSON Catch up with us at an online HE Fair, and look out for us visiting your school or college virtually. www.brighton.ac.uk/visit

CAMPUS TOURS We can’t wait to show you around in person – sign up on our website and we’ll let you know as soon as we are back up and running. www.brighton.ac.uk/campustours

TALK TO OUR ADVISERS For help and advice get in touch at www.brighton.ac.uk/enquiries telephone (01273) 644644 international code (+441273)

UniofBrighton @UniofBrighton University of Brighton @uniofbrighton www.brighton.ac.uk/blogs

Types of course 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). All of our full-time undergraduate students have the chance to do workrelated learning as part of their course.

Integrated foundation year

Our foundation years are a great way to prepare for a degree, if you don’t have the grades or specific subjects needed to apply or if you’ve just changed your mind on which subject to follow. The foundation is a one-year programme, integrated with a degree, that will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to progress. You’ll find foundation programmes in these subjects in this prospectus, and loads more information online at www.brighton.ac.uk/courses. • Accounting, finance and economics, page 64 • Architecture and interior architecture, page 50 • Biology and ecology, page 72 • Biomedical science, page 74 • Business and management, page 66 • Civil engineering, page 52 • Engineering, page 58 • Law, page 68 • Marketing, events and tourism, page 70 • Pharmacy, page 78 • Product design, page 62 • Sport and exercise, page 88

Integrated masters degrees

Some degree courses include additional masters-level study. These courses are four years long and are available in these subject areas: engineering (MEng), mathematics (MMath), pharmacy (MPharm), and science (MSci).

Top-up degrees

Top-up degrees are the way to convert your qualifications and experience into an honours degree. They generally take one year of fulltime study to complete but there are some that can be studied part-time while you are working.

Qualifications that count towards a top-up degree include the higher national diploma (HND), foundation degrees, professional qualifications or equivalent overseas qualifications. Find out more about top-up courses at www.brighton.ac.uk/courses.

Title

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Automotive Engineering BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb

Business Management BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb

Clinical Practice BSc(Hons)*

Eastbourne

Electronic Engineering BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb

Health Studies BSc(Hons)*

Eastbourne

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb

Professional Practice BSc(Hons)*

Eastbourne

Sport and Fitness BSc(Hons)

Eastbourne

Sport Coaching and Development BSc(Hons)

Eastbourne

Aeronautical Engineering BSc(Hons)

Brighton: Moulsecoomb

*available for registered nurses, midwives and healthcare practitioners

Apprenticeships

We work closely with employers to develop degree-level apprenticeships. These programmes are carefully structured to deliver nationally agreed Apprenticeship Standards, which set out the skills and attributes that employers have identified as necessary for a particular profession. An apprenticeship is a job with degreelevel study built in. As an apprentice, you would work for an employer in a relevant role during your apprenticeship with time allocated for learning that is linked to your job. Successful apprentices achieve a University of Brighton award such as a degree. We offer apprenticeships across these subjects – business and management; construction, engineering and the built environment; education; and health and social care. Find out more online at www.brighton.ac.uk/apprenticeships.

Eva, pharmacy with foundation year If you’ve got your heart set on a subject but don’t think you’ll meet the entry requirements, look into doing a foundation year. It’s targeted towards the course you want to study, and they do say ‘uni days are the best days of your life’, so why not add an extra year! CHAT TO OUR STUDENTS www.brighton.ac.uk/chat

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UCAS CODE

UCAS TARIFF OR A-LEVEL GRADES CAMPUS

3D Design and Craft BA(Hons)

W240

120–96 points

Accounting and Finance BSc(Hons)

N420

Accounting, Finance and Economics BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year N42Y Aeronautical Engineering BEng(Hons)

Aeronautical Engineering BEng(Hons) with integrated foundation year Aeronautical Engineering MEng Animation BA(Hons)

Architectural Technology BSc(Hons) Architecture BA(Hons)

Architecture BA(Hons) with integrated foundation year Automotive Engineering BEng(Hons)

Automotive Engineering BEng(Hons) with integrated foundation year Automotive Engineering MEng Biological Sciences BSc(Hons)

Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year Biological Sciences MSci

Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)

Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year Biomedical Science MSci

Building Surveying BSc(Hons)

Business Management BSc(Hons)

Business Management BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year Business Management with Placement Year BSc(Hons)

Business Management with Economics and Placement Year BSc(Hons) Business Management with Economics BSc(Hons)

Business Management with Finance and Placement Year BSc(Hons) Business Management with Finance BSc(Hons)

Business Management with Human Resource Management and Placement Year BSc(Hons)

Business Management with Human Resource Management BSc(Hons) Business Management with Marketing and Placement Year BSc(Hons) Business Management with Marketing BSc(Hons) Civil Engineering BEng(Hons)

Civil Engineering BEng(Hons) with integrated foundation year Civil Engineering MEng

Civil Engineering MEng with integrated foundation year

Civil Engineering with Construction Management BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering with Construction Management MEng Civil with Environmental Engineering BEng(Hons) Civil with Environmental Engineering MEng Computer Science BSc(Hons)

Computer Science for Games BSc(Hons)

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security BSc(Hons) Construction Management BSc(Hons) Contemporary History BA(Hons) Creative Writing BA(Hons)

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W615 K236 K100 K15F

H330 H331 H335

C120 C121 C100 B940 B942 B945 K230

N103

N21Y N200 NL11 N1L1

N2N3 NN13 N1NP NN16 N2N5 NN15 H201 H202 H200 H203

H2K2 H2K3 H290 H291

G400 G455 G416 I100

K220 V140

W800

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Criminology and Sociology BA(Hons)

LM39

112–96 points

Criminology BA(Hons)

Design Engineering BEng(Hons)

Design Engineering BEng(Hons) with integrated foundation year Design Engineering MEng

Design for Digital Media BA(Hons)

Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons)

Digital Games Development BSc(Hons) Digital Music and Sound Arts BA(Hons)

Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons) Ecology and Conservation BSc(Hons)

Ecology and Conservation BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year Ecology and Conservation MSci Economics BSc(Hons) Education BA(Hons)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons) with integrated foundation year Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng

Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng(Hons) Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng(Hons) with integrated foundation year Electronic and Computer Engineering MEng

English Language and Creative Writing BA(Hons)

English Language and English Literature BA(Hons)

English Language and Linguistics BA(Hons)

English Language and Media BA(Hons)

English Language BA(Hons)

English Literature and Creative Writing BA(Hons)

English Literature and Linguistics BA(Hons)

English Literature BA(Hons)

Entrepreneurship (Team Enterprise and Innovation) BSc(Hons) Environmental Management BSc(Hons) Environmental Politics BA(Hons)

Environmental Sciences BSc(Hons)

Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation Science BSc(Hons) Fashion Accessories with Business Studies BA(Hons) Fashion and Dress History BA(Hons)

Fashion Communication with Business Studies BA(Hons) Fashion Design with Business Studies BA(Hons) Film and Screen Studies BA(Hons) Film BA(Hons)

Finance and Investment BSc(Hons) Fine Art BA(Hons)

Fine Art Painting BA(Hons)

Games Art and Design BA(Hons)

L611

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W211 B821

GG46 W390 X310

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H605 H606 H607

HG64 HI61

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Q311

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Q320

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W213

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Geography BA(Hons)

L7F8

112–96 points

Geography BSc(Hons)

Geography with Archaeology BSc(Hons)

Geography with Remote Sensing and GIS BSc(Hons) Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture BA(Hons) Graphic Design BA(Hons)

History of Art and Design BA(Hons)

History, Literature and Culture BA(Hons) Humanities BA(Hons) Illustration BA(Hons)

Interior Architecture BA(Hons)

Interior Architecture BA(Hons) with integrated foundation year International Business Management BSc(Hons) International Event Management BSc(Hons)

International Event Management with Marketing BSc(Hons) International Tourism Management BSc(Hons)

International Tourism Management with Marketing BSc(Hons) Journalism BA(Hons) Law LLB(Hons)

Law LLB(Hons) with integrated foundation year Law with Business LLB(Hons)

Law with Criminology LLB(Hons) Linguistics BA(Hons)

Marketing Management BSc(Hons)

Marketing Management with Placement Year BSc(Hons) Mathematics BSc(Hons)

Mathematics for Data Science MMath Mathematics MMath

Mathematics with Business BSc(Hons)

Mathematics with Economics BSc(Hons) Mathematics with Finance BSc(Hons)

Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons)

Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons) with integrated foundation year Mechanical Engineering MEng

Media and English Literature BA(Hons)

Media and Environmental Communication BA(Hons) Media Production BA(Hons) Media Studies BA(Hons)

Media, Industry and Innovation BA(Hons) Medicine BM BS

Midwifery BSc(Hons)

Music Business and Media BA(Hons) Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons) Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons)

Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons) Nutrition BSc(Hons)

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F830 VL12

W210 V352

LQV0 LV00

W220 W250 W2F5 N110 N820

N8N5 N840

NN85 P502

M100 M15F

M1NC M6L1

Q100 N501 N500

G100

GG31 G103

G1N1 G1L1

G1N3 H300 H301 H302

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DP43 CRT2 P300

MVN1 A100 B720

W392 B7L0

B730 B760 B400

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UCAS CODE

TITLE AND AWARD Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons)

Paramedic Science BSc(Hons)

Apply direct to the university

Pharmacy MPharm

Pharmacy MPharm with integrated foundation year Philosophy, Politics, Ethics BA(Hons) Photography BA(Hons)

Physical Education BA(Hons)

Physical Education BA(Hons) with QTS Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) Podiatry BSc(Hons) Politics BA(Hons)

Politics and International Relations BA(Hons)

Politics and Social Change BA(Hons)

Primary Education (3–7 years) BA(Hons) with QTS

Primary Education (5–11 years) BA(Hons) with QTS Primary English Education BA(Hons) with QTS

Primary Mathematics Education BA(Hons) with QTS Printmaking BA(Hons)

Product Design BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year Product Design with Professional Experience BSc(Hons) Project Management for Construction BSc(Hons) Psychology and Criminology BA(Hons)

Psychology and Sociology BA(Hons)

Psychology BSc(Hons)

Psychology with Counselling Studies BSc(Hons)

Quantity Surveying BSc(Hons)

Secondary Mathematics Education BA(Hons) with QTS – Two-year course Sex and Politics BA(Hons)

Social Science BA(Hons) Social Work BSc(Hons)

Sociology BA(Hons)

Software Engineering BSc(Hons)

Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons)

Sport BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year Sport Coaching BSc(Hons)

Sport Journalism BA(Hons)

Sport Management BSc(Hons) Sport Studies BA(Hons)

Strength and Conditioning BSc(Hons)

Textiles Design with Business Studies BA(Hons) Visual Culture BA(Hons)

War and Conflict BA(Hons)

UCAS TARIFF OR A-LEVEL GRADES CAMPUS

Check online for entry requirements B780 B230 B231 LV25

W640 XC36

X1C6 B160 B985 L200

L290

L201

X100 X122

XQ13

XG1C

W140

W24Y W242 K251

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CL83

C810

C8B9

K240

XG11 L202

L540 L500

L300

G600 C600 C611

CX6C P500

2G55 C603 C630

W2NC V350 L252

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How to apply

Kyle, product design I had my initial interview with Tom from the course team. We talked about the things in design that interest us and ended up talking for longer than the interview was meant to last for. He made me feel extremely excited for the start of the course and I knew I had made the right choice. CHAT TO OUR STUDENTS www.brighton.ac.uk/chat

Your university application Applying to uni is a big deal. We’re here to help every step of the way with advice on our website and at our online events and Q+A sessions. Our online events about applying to uni will help you to understand the UCAS process, and advise on choosing the right subject and course for you, writing a strong personal statement, and student finance and funding processes. Ask us your questions at any time, or just sit back and take notes! We also run Q+A sessions for parents and carers so that they get their questions answered too. www.brighton.ac.uk/visit

Personal statements

Personal statements are an important opportunity for you to stand out as an individual, and put across to the course team who you are and why you want to be on the course. Many applicants do not find writing a personal statement

easy, so we have put together a ton of hints and top tips on our website. We also run personal statement online Q+A sessions where our lovely team will help you get answers to your questions and some of our students share their university application experiences. Find out more at www.brighton.ac.uk/ personalstatement.

Creating a portfolio

If you’ve applied for a creative media, arts or architecture course we will ask to see a portfolio of your work that we will assess as part of your application. We typically ask for a digital portfolio, that is a selection of your work or pictures of your work that we can look at online. It could be 15–20 images or a show reel if you are applying to a music or animation course for example. You’ll submit your portfolio to us on Student View, and we’ll send you advice and guidance once you’ve applied to us. Find out if your course needs a portfolio at www.brighton.ac.uk/portfolio, and tap through to the course page for specific guidance on format, platforms and the work we’d like to see.

Your application

PREPARE YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT

Check our advice at www.brighton.ac.uk/ personalstatement.

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APPLY FROM SEPTEMBER

Apply at www.ucas.com/apply – you can choose up to five unis/courses. Remember to double check your application and provide all the info asked for before you submit.

TRACK YOUR APPLICATION

Track your Brighton application and ask us questions online. We’ll give you access when you apply.

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Student View

Student View is where you’ll manage your application to the University of Brighton. You can message us with your questions and it is where we’ll let you know if we need more info from you too. We’ll invite you to log on when you apply to us through UCAS.

Interviews

For some of our courses, we will invite you to an interview before we can make you an offer. Interviews help us to assess your suitability for the course at Brighton and the profession you want to be a member of. It is great opportunity for you to demonstrate your enthusiasm, experience and motivation, to interact with us and get a sense of what it is like to be a Brighton student. We’ll invite you to interview through Student View, where you can book a date. Each course takes its own approach to interviews and you’ll receive detailed info and guidance once you’ve chosen a date. You’ll be able to get advice and chat with staff and undergraduates on how to prepare for a university interview at one of our interview online events. Find out more at www.brighton.ac.uk/ interview.

Got more questions?

Our lovely enquiries team are standing by for any questions that you might have about your application. They have a wealth of knowledge about all things university so feel free to ask them anything that springs to mind. www.brighton.ac.uk/enquiries And if you’d like to chat online with one of our students, pop over to www.brighton.ac.uk/chat.

The facts Applying through UCAS

Applications are made online at the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Use UCAS (www.ucas.com) to apply for fulltime undergraduate degree courses, foundation degrees and integrated foundation courses. Applications for 2022 open in May 2021. Our UCAS institution codes are: • University of Brighton (BRITN) B72 • Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) B74. Deadlines for UCAS application • Brighton and Sussex Medical School 15 October 2021 • University of Brighton 15 January 2022 We will consider applications received after 15 January 2022 where we still have places on a course.

Application costs

The application fee is £20 if you’re applying to just one course, or £26 for more than one course and for late applications sent after 30 June. These are the fees for 2021 entry, UCAS will publish fees for 2022 during 2021.

Jules, social work graduate As an older student I had been out of education for quite some time. I appreciated the course entry requirements valued life experience as well as academic qualifications.

Applying direct to the university Applications for part-time degree courses and preparatory English language courses should be made direct to the university. Visit www.brighton.ac.uk/applydirect and www.brighton.ac.uk/learnenglish for more information. Applying to Brighton and Sussex Medical School UCAS allows you to specify up to four choices for courses that lead to a professional qualification in medicine and you may also add one alternative course. Medical school applications must reach UCAS by 15 October 2021.

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Entry requirements Your exam grades are important to us, but other things count too. Our approach is about you as an individual, and about giving you every opportunity to succeed with us. If we feel you have the right qualities and commitment to excel and to become a valued member of our university community, we will be keen to offer you a place. Our admissions team will assess your application individually, considering your educational and personal circumstances and making sure that everyone is given an equal opportunity to show their achievements. Our students bring so many different experiences, talents and strengths to our community – this is where you’ll use your personal statement to show us everything you have to offer. We want to get to know you. This might be through seeing your portfolio or at interview, where we’ll have opportunities to find out about you, your values and what inspires you. We welcome many qualifications including the ones described here – as well as A-levels. Most of our courses have entry requirements that sit within a range. You can see the UCAS tariff points for your course on the course finder in this prospectus starting on page 110. Full requirements for each course including any specific subjects that you’ll need are on our website, www.brighton.ac.uk/courses.

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The UCAS tariff

The UCAS tariff translates your achievements across different types of qualifications into points, enabling us to assess all kinds of achievements, academic and vocational. Find out more about how your qualifications translate at www.ucas.com/tariff-calculator

BTEC and combined qualifications

We welcome applications from students with BTEC diploma qualifications, as well as students with a combination of BTEC, A-levels and other qualifications. We know that students with BTEC qualifications are prepared for an applied approach to learning, which is relevant to many of our courses.

GCSE

GCSEs are not a main requirement for most of our courses – where they are required you’ll need them as well as your A-levels, BTEC or other qualifications. Check the website to find out if your course has GCSEs as a requirement.

Access to HE diploma

Our Access entry requirements vary depending on the course, but the minimum requirement is to pass with 60 credits (at least 45 credits at level 3). Find out more about specific entry requirements on the website.

International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma

Entry requirements vary but IB students can expect to receive conditional offers for between 24 and 32 IB points.

Pam, midwifery My decision to study midwifery came after the birth of my daughter. It was such a crazy and monumental time in my life, and I felt starry eyed by the whole experience and the work midwives did. So, I did an Access course and here I am!

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T-levels

From 2022 we will welcome the new T-level qualification for entry for specific courses that are good matches for the curriculum studied by T-level students. Look out for more information on the website as it becomes available.

Other qualifications

Admissions tutors accept many other qualifications including work-based qualifications, such as NVQs. While individual course requirements vary, all qualifications – UK and international – are considered.

Credits

Relevant professional, commercial or Open University credits may be acknowledged as equivalent to sections of a course. You’ll still have to provide evidence of some A-level equivalent study – and may still be advised to take a preparatory course.

International students English language proficiency

Our degree courses are delivered and assessed in English. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and the university will need you to meet their English language requirements for your chosen course through a secure English language test (SELT). Once completed you’ll be issued a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number. For details about UKVI requirements, take a look at www.gov.uk/ukvi For specific requirements for your course www.brighton.ac.uk/courses For information about English language tuition go to www.brighton.ac.uk/ learnenglish

English language requirements for applicants who have not previously been taught or examined in English

Most of our undergraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements. Some courses require a higher score. Check our website for course-specific details. www.brighton.ac.uk/courses

Victoria, physical education Being out of education for four years had me worried if I could go to uni. I researched places that took more than just grades into account and if there where practical modules as well as placement opportunities. Brighton became my top choice because they had an excellent history for producing high quality teachers and looking after their students.

Eve, graphic design I felt so at home at Brighton the moment I walked through the door. Everyone is so genuine and kind to each other, we’re all equal – staff to student, first year to third year, student to non-student. CHAT TO OUR STUDENTS www.brighton.ac.uk/chat

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Fees and funding Fees and costs The fee you pay depends on several factors that are outlined here. Look online for more details and the latest information. The tuition fees on this page are for students starting a university course for the first time in 2021–22. Fees for 2022– 23 will be published on our website as soon as they are available. www.brighton.ac.uk/money

Tuition fees for UK students

You will pay fees for each year that you study with us. Fees are subject to an increase each year of no more than 5% or inflation (whichever is greater). Regulated fees* will not increase more than the statutory maximum fee. If you are eligible for a tuition fee loan, you will not need to pay tuition fees up front. See more information about the student loan for tuition fees below. Check www.brighton.ac.uk/money for the most up-to-date information. University of Brighton tuition fees 2021–22 UK students

Fees per year

Undergraduate course

£9,250

Placement year

£1,330

Brighton and Sussex Medical School

£9,250

Part-time students For most courses in this prospectus, charges for part-time students will depend on how many modules you study per year, and their credit value. For some courses the fee is set. Government student loans may be available to parttime students. Fee information can be found at www.brighton.ac.uk/courses or contact our team at fees@brighton.ac.uk for specific advice.

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International students tuition fees table For students starting their course in 2021–22

Fees per year

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£37,293

The fees listed above here are for students starting their course in 2021. International students tuition fees 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. More information on international fees can be found at www.brighton.ac.uk/ money.

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 and there are a number of ways you can pay them, including in instalments. Find out more at www.brighton.ac.uk/howtopayfees.

Government funding Depending on your circumstances you could be eligible for financial support from the government or other organisations. The UK government’s funding package includes student loans for tuitions fees and living costs. How do I apply for student funding?

The quickest and safest way to apply is online and it’s always important to apply early. Check the processing times for applications; if you haven’t heard anything back, phone your student funding body regularly for updates.

Students from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man

Island students pay fees at the same rate as UK students (except Brighton and Sussex Medical School). Contact the educational authority on your island for advice about financial help with tuition fees.

Student funding bodies

University of Brighton funding Depending on your circumstances you could be eligible for financial support from the university. Bursaries can be money or other support, like discounts on university services. They do not need to be paid back when you finish your course. www.brighton.ac.uk/bursaries. Our Student Potential Fund helps students to make the most of your studies and student experience. There are a number of scholarships and funds that you can apply for, all created with donations from Brighton graduates and friends who care about their university and your success. www.brighton.ac.uk/ studentpotential

Details of bursaries, scholarship and funds available in 2022 will be published on our website in 2021.

Help and advice from us

Our student advice service can provide personal financial advice, as well as information on money management. They can also advise on issues that might arise with student loan applications. Visit www.brighton.ac.uk/money for the latest advice and further details on university fees and funding. And check our advice about living on a student budget. www.brighton.ac.uk/budgeting

What’s included in our tuition fee?

If you normally live in England Student Finance England www.gov.uk/student-finance 0300 100 0607 If you normally live in Scotland Student Awards Agency for Scotland www.saas.gov.uk 0300 555 0505 If you normally live in Wales Student Finance Wales www.studentfinancewales.co.uk 0300 200 4050 If you normally live in Northern Ireland Student Finance Northern Ireland www.studentfinanceni.co.uk 0300 100 0077

To help you budget, you’ll find information on what’s included, and any additional costs, on each course web page. www.brighton.ac.uk/courses

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UCAS institution codes University of Brighton (BRITN) B72 Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) B74 This prospectus was published in March 2021, 18 months before the academic year to which it relates. We continually review and develop the courses that we offer. To make sure you have the most upto-date course information including entry requirements visit www.brighton.ac.uk/ courses.

This prospectus is available in alternative formats on request. The University of Brighton makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of this prospectus 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.

Planes

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.

Trains

It’s only 50 minutes by train from Brighton to central London, and 90 minutes from Eastbourne. From Brighton, there are 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 will mean more connections to Brighton, even easier journeys and new trains.

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

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