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Choosing the University of Brighton 0447 Great minds 0405 Inspirational teaching 0607 Career-focused 0809 Enriching experiences 1011 A brilliant place to live 1213 Brighton 1415 Falmer campus 1617 Courses at Falmer 1819 Grand Parade campus 2021 Courses at Grand Parade 2223 Moulsecoomb campus 2425 Courses at Moulsecoomb 2629 Eastbourne 3031 Eastbourne campus 3233 Courses at Eastbourne 3435 Hastings 3637 Hastings campus 3839 Courses at Hastings 4041 Support for you Your Brighton experience 4245 4647
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Accounting and Finance BSc(Hons) Aeronautical Engineering BEng(Hons) Aeronautical Engineering MEng Applied Psychology and Criminology BA(Hons) Applied Psychology and Sociology BA(Hons) Applied Social Science BA(Hons) Architectural Technology BSc(Hons) Architecture BA(Hons) Automotive Engineering BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering MEng Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) Biology BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) Broadcast Media foundation degree Building Surveying BSc(Hons) Business BSc(Hons) Business Computer Systems BSc(Hons) Business Computer Systems MComp Business Information Systems BA(Hons) Business Journalism BA(Hons) Business Management BSc(Hons) Business Management with Economics BSc(Hons) Business Management with Finance BSc(Hons) Business Management with Human Resource Management BSc(Hons) Business Management with Marketing BSc(Hons) Business with Economics BSc(Hons) Business with Enterprise BSc(Hons) Business with Finance BSc(Hons) Business with Human Resource Management BSc(Hons) Business with Marketing BSc(Hons) Chemistry BSc(Hons) Chemistry MChem Civil Engineering BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering MEng 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 (Games) BSc(Hons) Computer Science BSc(Hons) Computer Science MComp Computer Systems and Communications BEng(Hons)/MEng Computer Systems and Networking BSc(Hons) Computing and Business BSc(Hons) Computing and Education BSc(Hons) Construction Management BSc(Hons) Creative Computing BSc(Hons) Criminology BA(Hons) Criminology and Social Policy BA(Hons) M M M F F H M M M M M H M H M M M M M E M M M M M M H M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M H H H M M F F 26 28 28 19 19 41 27 26 28 28 26 40 26 41 27 26 27 27 27 34 26 26 26 26 26 26 40 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 28 40 40 40 27 27 19 19 Criminology and Sociology BA(Hons) Criminology and Substance Misuse Interventions BA(Hons) Design and Craft BA(Hons)/MDes Design Futures BA(Hons)/MDes Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications BEng(Hons) Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications MEng Digital Film BA(Hons) Digital Games Production BSc(Hons) Digital Media BA(Hons) Digital Media Development BSc(Hons) Digital Music and Sound Arts BA(Hons) Digital Post Production foundation degree Earth and Ocean Science BSc(Hons) Ecology BSc(Hons) Education and English Literature BA(Hons) Education and Sociology BA(Hons) Education BA(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng Engineering integrated foundation year English Education (714 years) BA(Hons) with QTS English Language BA(Hons) English Language and English Literature BA(Hons) English Language and Linguistics BA(Hons) English Language and Media BA(Hons) English Literature and Media Studies BA(Hons) English Literature and Social History BA(Hons) English Literature BA(Hons) Environment and Media Studies BA(Hons) Environmental Biology and Education BSc(Hons) Environmental Sciences BSc(Hons) European Computing BSc(Hons)/DEST Informatique Fashion and Dress History BA(Hons) Fashion with Business Studies BA(Hons)/MDes Film and Screen Studies BA(Hons) Finance and Investment BSc(Hons) Fine Art Critical Practice BA(Hons) Fine Art Painting BA(Hons) Fine Art Printmaking BA(Hons) Fine Art Sculpture BA(Hons) Fine Art: Performance BA(Hons) Food Journalism BA(Hons) Geography BA(Hons) Geography BSc(Hons) Geography with Archaeology BSc(Hons) Geography with Geoinformatics BSc(Hons) Geology BSc(Hons) Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture BA(Hons) Graphic Design BA(Hons) History of Art and Design BA(Hons) F F GP GP M M H H M M GP H M M H H F M M M F F F F F H H F M H M M GP GP GP M GP GP GP GP GP E M M M M M GP GP GP 19 19 22 22 28 28 41 40 27 27 23 41 28 28 40 40 18 28 28 28 18 18 18 18 18 40 40 18 28 40 28 27 23 22 23 26 22 22 22 22 23 34 28 28 28 29 29 23 22 23
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History of Decorative Arts and Crafts BA(Hons) History of Design BA(Hons) History, Literature and Culture BA(Hons) Human Biology and Education BSc(Hons) Humanities BA(Hons) Humanities: War, Conict, Modernity BA(Hons) Illustration BA(Hons) Interior Architecture BA(Hons) International Business BSc(Hons) International Event Management BA(Hons) International Hospitality Management BA(Hons) International Tourism Management BA(Hons) International Travel Management BA(Hons) Internet Computing BSc(Hons) Law with Business LLB(Hons) Law with Criminology LLB(Hons) Linguistics BA(Hons) Mathematics and Business BSc(Hons) Mathematics and Computing BSc(Hons) Mathematics and Education BSc(Hons) Mathematics BSc(Hons) Mathematics Education (714 years) BA(Hons) with QTS Mathematics with Business BSc(Hons) Mathematics with Finance BSc(Hons) Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering MEng Media and English Literature BA(Hons) Media Studies and Education BA(Hons) Media Studies and Sociology BA(Hons) Media Studies BA(Hons) Medicine BM BS Midwifery BSc(Hons) 18 months Midwifery BSc(Hons) 3 years Moving Image BA(Hons) Multimedia Broadcast Journalism BA(Hons) Museum and Heritage Studies BA(Hons) Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons) Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons) Paramedic Practice BSc(Hons) Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences BSc(Hons) Pharmacy MPharm Philosophy, Politics and Ethics BA(Hons) Photography BA(Hons) Physical Education BA(Hons) Physical Education BA(Hons) with QTS Physical Geography and Geology BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) Podiatry BSc(Hons)
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Politics BA(Hons) Politics and Social Policy BA(Hons) Politics and Sociology BA(Hons) Primary Education (37 years) BA(Hons) with QTS Primary Education (511 years) BA(Hons) with QTS Product Design Technology with Professional Experience BSc(Hons) Product Design with Professional Experience BSc(Hons) Project Management for Construction BSc(Hons) Radio Production foundation degree Retail Management BA(Hons) Retail Marketing BA(Hons) Secondary Design and Technology Education BA(Hons) with QTS Secondary Mathematics Education BA(Hons) with QTS Secondary Science Education (Chemistry) BA(Hons) with QTS Social Science BA(Hons) Social Work BSc(Hons) Sociology and English Literature BA(Hons) Sociology and Social History BA(Hons) Sociology BA(Hons) Sociology and Social Policy BA(Hons) Software Engineering BSc(Hons) Software Engineering MComp Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons) Sport Business Management BA(Hons) Sport Coaching BSc(Hons) Sport Journalism BA(Hons) Sport Studies BA(Hons) Sports Product Design with Professional Experience BSc(Hons) Sustainable Product Design with Professional Experience BSc(Hons) Television Production foundation degree Textiles with Business Studies BA(Hons)/MDes Travel Journalism Visual Culture BA(Hons)
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Research is at the heart of our curriculum. New thinking, new ideas, and new facilities and equipment keep our teaching fresh and up to date. Youll be part of a progressive academic community, learning from people who are experts in their eld and passionate about sharing their knowledge.
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In the last Research Assessment Exercise, Brighton was recognised as one of the top modern universities. In the last decade we have invested more than 100 million on the equipment and buildings our students use every day.
01. Professor Peter Squires is the UKs leading expert on gun crime. 02. In the Faculty of Arts, students work daily in their own studio space. 03. Engineering facilities include a ight simulator and wind tunnels. 04. Our sports science labs at the Eastbourne campus are used by olympic and paralympic tri-athletes. 05. Professor Adrian Bone is leading on the development of groundbreaking treatments to help diabetics produce their own insulin something that could benet 285 million people worldwide. 06. Professor Jackie OReilly, Director of the Centre for Research on Management and Employment, is leading an EU funded multi-university project on change. 07. Trainers, designed by student Emma Whiting: an example of emotionally durable design, a concept pioneered by Jonathan Chapman, Professor of Sustainable Design in the Faculty of Arts. 07
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Dont take our word for it the excellence awards are organised independently by Brighton Students Union and voted for by students. Heres what just some of our students say about our staff.
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A consistently engaging and motivating teacher. I am enthusiastic about the topic now in ways I never previously imagined.
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Jessica supports each of us based on our interests and aspirations. She has inspired and taken our imaginations to places we did not realise we could go.
Nomination for Dr Jessica Moriarty, English language and literature senior lecturer
A real inspiration when I grow up I want to be just like her!

Nomination for Dr Louisa Beale, sport and exercise science senior lecturer
Hedley is one of the most engaging lecturers I have ever come across. He is so enthusiastic about his subject, its difcult for his enthusiasm not to be infectious. A very inspirational lecturer.
Nomination for Hedley Christ, law senior lecturer
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Our support staff are award winning too. Student Services (careers, counselling, disability and dyslexia services and student advice service) has achieved the Matrix Quality Standard for the information, advice and guidance they provide. Our Brighton and Sussex Medical School is the most popular medical school in the country. Our primary and secondary initial teacher education provision is rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Ian is the single best lecturer I have ever had. He is absolutely fantastic, fun to learn with, extremely involved with the class and generally fantastic to be around.
Nomination for Ian Watts, engineering senior lecturer
Jayne is witty and enthusiastic and makes her subject fascinating and easily understandable so that we are itching to nd out more. I could not have wished for a more dynamic, engaging lecturer who brings her subject to life.
Nomination for Jayne Raisborough, sociology senior lecturer
For the 2013 excellence awards over 1,100 nominations were received from our students. In the 2013 National Student Survey, 86 per cent of our students said they were satised with their course.
01. Dr Jessica Moriarty 02. Dr Louisa Beale 03. Keith Triggs 04. Jayne Raisborough
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At Brighton we take a career-focused approach to your learning. Future employers are involved with course development and teaching, and opportunities for work-based learning and salaried placements are part of almost all of our courses. Many of our courses are recognised and accredited by external organisations, giving you a qualication in addition to your degree, a license to practise or exemption from professional examinations. You will nish your course ready for work, with real, practical and transferable skills as well as theoretical knowledge.
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In our most recent survey, 86.8 per cent of our graduates were working, studying or training within six months of completing their course. Our careers service is here to support you from your rst day, helping you to nd a career path, to develop your skills and to get a job when you leave. www.brighton.ac.uk/ careers Our students are on paid placements with organisations such as Channel 4, Disney and Microsoft.
01. Preparations for the nal year fashion show. 02. Our engineering students work with some of the UKs most prestigious employers in the water, engineering and construction industries. 03. Our Architecture BA(Hons) is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects. 04. Business student Luka Shimada developing practical skills during her work placement at a digital marketing agency. 05. Retail Marketing graduate Zoe Green working at Kallikids Ltd on our graduate internship programme. 06. Law students argue a mock legal case in the Supreme Court. 06
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While youre here youll have the chance to take part in new things or keep up with the ones that you already love, through the university or the Students Union. There are more than 100 societies, from baking to sculpture, and around 60 sports clubs. Close links between the university and community groups mean that our students can volunteer their services, beneting themselves and the community that they live in.
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Brighton is one of the top ve greenest universities in the UK according to the People and Planet 2013 Green League and was recently awarded the Carbon Trust Standard for excellence in carbon management. Sustainability here is not just about being green. Its about hearing peoples opinions, making the university a better place to study and work, and about taking action there are lots of ways to get involved. www.brighton.ac.uk/ sustainability
01. The university began the Football 4 Peace programme in 2001, bringing together Jewish and Arab communities. It provides opportunities for student volunteers across the world. 02. The quad at the Grand Parade campus. 03. Student volunteer Kate Agerton working with school children at Moulsecoomb Forest Garden. 04. Basketball on Brighton seafront: there are lots of opportunities for sport and tness, on and off campus. 05. Students Union hub at the Moulsecoomb campus. 06. As well as performing, Kick-Start and Fidget dance companies run workshops in schools, locally and nationally. 06
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The University of Brighton takes its name from one of the most diverse, energetic and popular cities in the UK. There is so much going on, its hard to sum the city up in a few words, but it is Brightons relaxed and forward-thinking attitude that makes it a compelling place to be. The university is spread across the city from the seafront to the South Downs and also has campuses along the coast in lively Eastbourne and in Hastings.
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More than 11 per cent of over 18s in Brighton class themselves as a full-time student.
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The Lonely Planet rates Brighton alongside Cape Town, Rio and Sydney as one of its ten cities with brilliant beaches and says it is a thriving, cosmopolitan city with a Bohemian spirit.
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Eastbourne and Hastings enjoy rivalry for the title of the sunniest place in the UK, each recording around 2,000 hours of sunshine every year.
05 01. Brightons North Laine is packed with quirky independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. 02. Eastbourne on a typical sunny day. 03. The beautifully restored Victorian bandstand on Brighton seafront hosts a variety of bands in the summer. 04. The South Downs national park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. 05. Brighton pier at sunset. 06. Built before the Battle of Hastings in 1066, Hastings Castle overlooks the historic town. 07. Brighton Pavilion, where the temporary winter ice-rink has become a festive tradition.
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Situated on the south coast of England, Brighton is vibrant, colourful and creative a great place to be a student. Home to three of our campuses, it is a lively city just an hour away from London. Dubbed an emerging super-city, Brighton is home to a fast-growing, creative, digital and IT industry and elected the UKs rst Green MP.
Brighton offers festivals, galleries, museums, lm, nightlife, comedy and theatre. The city hosts the largest arts and culture festival in England, the Brighton Festival, along with a number of other events, such as the Brighton Science Festival, Pride, Burning the Clocks, the London to Brighton Bike Ride, the Great Escape, the Brighton Food Festival and the Brighton Marathon. Theres lots of sport to watch; National teams include Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, Sussex County Cricket, Brighton Blues Rugby Club and Brighton & Hove Hockey Club. Brightons clubs and bars offer some of the best club nights and live music venues in the country: house, drum n bass, indie, rock, metal, pop, RnB, dubstep and jazz, its all here. Shopping to suit everyone, from high street shops in Churchill Square shopping centre to quaint and designer shopping streets of the Lanes to the unique and vintage shops of the North Laine.
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Wander along the promenade and soak up the atmosphere at one of the cafes and bars, relax on the beach, or have a go at volleyball, basketball and windsurng. Get a panoramic view of Brightons famous coastline and landmarks from the Brighton Wheel. www.visitbrighton.com www.viewbrighton.co.uk
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Our Falmer campus is located on the edge of the South Downs National Park, just four miles from the seafront. Around 7,000 students are based here.
On this campus Brighton and Sussex Medical School School of Applied Social Science School of Education School of Humanities (literature and language courses) School of Nursing and Midwifery Brighton Language Institute
The Checkland Building was designed with the environment in mind. Features include natural ventilation, and green roofs which insulate the building helping keep it cool in summer and warm in winter. The AMEX Community Stadium, home of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club is next to the campus. The Seagulls have played host to premiership sides including Liverpool, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Arsenal. In the last 10 years we have invested over 60 million in developing and improving our Falmer campus.
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Facilities and support services Staff and students have access to Falmer library, computer rooms, a media centre, a restaurant and two cafes. The Students Union run a shop and cafe. Sports facilities include a oodlit astroturf football pitch, netball and tennis courts. The sports centre includes a tness suite, two activity studios and a sports hall with six badminton courts. Great Wilkins and Paddock Field halls of residence provide accommodation for 633 students. Careers, counselling and wellbeing, student advice, volunteering, disability and dyslexia, and chaplaincy services are available on campus. Brighton Language Institute provides English language programmes for international and EU students, who want to improve their English language before studying a UK university degree.
Transport The campus is served by several bus services and Falmer railway station is close by. Cycle lanes link Falmer with the city centre and our other Brighton campuses Moulsecoomb and Grand Parade. There is limited permit-controlled car parking on campus. Staff and students are encouraged to use bikes and public transport.
06 01. Checkland Building houses lecture theatres and seminar rooms, as well as a large social space. 02. The neighbouring AMEX stadium is home to Brighton & Hove Albion. 03. Checkland Building at night. 04. The halls at Falmer have plenty of outside space for students to relax. 05. Westlain House has a large restaurant on the rst oor. 06. The Falmer Sports Centre features up-to-date gym equipment and facilities.
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COURSES TAUGHT AT OUR
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UCAS code Course title Full-time Typical entry requirements 2014 entry course length A-levels unless otherwise stated Education and teaching X300 XQ13 XG1C X100 X122 X1W2 XG11 XF13 Education BA(Hons) English Education (714 years) BA(Hons) with QTS 3 years 3 or 4 years ABB BBB. Must include English. BBB. Must include maths. ABB ABB Minimum one year full-time study at HE level. Minimum one year full-time study at HE level. Minimum one year full-time study at HE level.
Mathematics Education (714 years) BA(Hons) with QTS 3 or 4 years Primary Education (37 years) BA(Hons) with QTS Primary Education (511 years) BA(Hons) with QTS Secondary Design and Technology Education BA(Hons) with QTS Secondary Mathematics Education BA(Hons) with QTS Secondary Science Education (Chemistry) BA(Hons) with QTS 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 2 years 2 years 2 years
English and linguistics Q300 Q390 QQ31 QP33 Q320 Q100 English Language BA(Hons) English Language and English Literature BA(Hons) English Language and Linguistics BA(Hons) English Language and Media BA(Hons) English Literature BA(Hons) Linguistics BA(Hons) 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 years 3 or 4 years BBB. Must include English literature or combined English language and literature. BBB. Must include English literature or combined English language and literature. BBB. Must include English literature or combined English language and literature. BBB. Must include English literature or combined English language and literature. ABB. Must include English literature. ABB. Must include English literature.
Health professions B780 Media PQ33 Medicine A100 Medicine BM BS 5 years AAA including biology and chemistry. Media and English Literature BA(Hons) 3 years BBB. Must include English literature or combined English language and literature. Paramedic Practice BSc(Hons) 3 years ABB
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Nursing and midwifery B7L0 B730 B760 Psychology MC98 CL83 Applied Psychology and Criminology BA(Hons) Applied Psychology and Sociology BA(Hons) 3 years 3 years BBB BBB Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons) (also at Eastbourne or Hastings) Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons) 3 years 3 years 3 years ABB. A science or social science is desirable. ABB. A science or social science is desirable. ABB. A science or social science is desirable.
Social science L611 LM49 LM39 L435 L200 LL24 LL23 L540 L500 L300 LL43 Criminology BA(Hons) Criminology and Social Policy BA(Hons) Criminology and Sociology BA(Hons) Criminology and Substance Misuse Intervention BA(Hons) Politics BA(Hons) Politics and Social Policy BA(Hons) Politics and Sociology BA(Hons) Social Science BA(Hons) Social Work BSc(Hons) Sociology BA(Hons) Sociology and Social Policy BA(Hons) 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years ABB BBB BBB BBB BBB BBB BBB BBB ABB BBB BBB
Our Paramedic Practice course has been jointly developed by the university and the South East Coast Ambulance Trust. Graduates are eligible to apply for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Some of our courses, notably teaching and nursing, have additional essential entry requirements. See page 54 for more information about specic entry requirements for these courses.
You can start our nursing courses in either September or February each year. We welcome a range of qualications and experience beyond A-levels, including IB, BTEC and Access course qualications. See page 5253 for equivalent entry requirements.
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Our Grand Parade campus is located in Brighton city centre, in the heart of the cultural quarter. Grand Parade is home to the Faculty of Arts, the University of Brighton gallery and Sallis Benney theatre.
On this campus School of Art, Design and Media School of Humanities (history of design, museum studies and philosophy courses)
The University of Brighton gallery and Sallis Benney theatre put on performances and exhibitions throughout the year and host major events during the Brighton Festival, Brighton Photo Biennial and CineCity Film Festival. The Faculty of Arts can trace its roots back to 1859 when the Brighton School of Art was founded in a room off the kitchens of the Brighton Royal Pavilion. Fashion and textiles students have been employed on placement in the UK, Europe, the USA and the far east by Alexander McQueen, Chloe, MaxMara, H&M, Abercrombie & Fitch, Donna Karan and Diane Von Furstenberg as well as other high street retail brands and their suppliers. Watch our campus lms. www.brighton.ac.uk/campuslms
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Facilities and support services Students at Grand Parade use specialist art and design facilities including letterpress, printmaking and book binding workshops, performing arts and music studios, industrial textile looms, knitting machines, traditional and digital textile printing, a laser cutter and rapid prototyping facilities. Students have personal working areas within the studios. The facultys world-class archives include collections from the Design Council and a range of other British and global design organisations and the moving image archive, Screen Archive South East. Staff and students have access to our specialist humanities, art and design library St Peters House, computer rooms, a media centre, a restaurant and cafe. The Students Union run a shop.

Nearby, the Phoenix halls of residence provides city centre accommodation for 298 students. The Phoenix nursery provides high quality childcare for students, staff and local parents. Careers, counselling and wellbeing, student advice, volunteering, disability and dyslexia support, and chaplaincy services are provided on campus.
07 01. The forge is one of a range of facilities and equipment used by Faculty of Arts students. 02. Humanities students are based at Pavilion Parade. 03. St Peters House library. 04. Grand Parade at night. 05. The gallery at Grand Parade is open to students, staff and the public. 06. The Students Union shop features a range of specialist art materials. 07. Students and staff put on a wide variety of exhibitions and showcases.
Transport The campus is served by many bus services and Brighton railway station is a short walk away. Cycle lanes link Grand Parade with our other Brighton campuses Moulsecoomb and Falmer. There is no parking on campus. Staff and students are encouraged to use public transport.
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UCAS code Course title Full-time Typical entry requirements 2014 entry course length A-levels unless otherwise stated Arts and design W240 W290 W201 W200 W2N2 W2N1 W100 W120 W140 W130 W210 W220 W610 W640 W2NC W2ND Design and Craft BA(Hons) Design and Craft MDes Design Futures BA(Hons) Design Futures MDes Fashion with Business Studies BA(Hons) Fashion with Business Studies MDes Fine Art Critical Practice BA(Hons) Fine Art Painting BA(Hons) Fine Art Printmaking BA(Hons) Fine Art Sculpture BA(Hons) Graphic Design BA(Hons) Illustration BA(Hons) Moving Image BA(Hons) Photography BA(Hons) Textiles with Business Studies BA(Hons) Textiles with Business Studies MDes 3 years 4 years 3 years 4 years 3 years 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 4 years Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design or photography foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview.
Museum and Heritage Studies students benet from our relationships with local museums, and from our links with the Victoria and Albert Museum. Faculty of Arts courses are also taught at our Moulsecoomb, Falmer and Hastings campuses.
To make sure you can meet our full entry requirements visit www.brighton.ac.uk/courses before you apply. We welcome a range of qualications and experience beyond A-levels, including IB, BTEC and Access course qualications. See page 5253 for equivalent entry requirements.
Graphic Design and Illustration graduates include childrens author-illustrator Lucy Cousins and Kate Greenaway Medal winner, Emily Gravett.
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UCAS code Humanities V371 VL12 V352 V351 V370 LQV0 LV00 L252 PD14 LV25 V350
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Fashion and Dress History BA(Hons) Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture BA(Hons) History of Art and Design BA(Hons) History of Decorative Arts and Crafts BA(Hons) History of Design BA(Hons) History, Literature and Culture BA(Hons) Humanities BA(Hons) Humanities: War, Conict and Modernity BA(Hons) Museum and Heritage Studies BA(Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Ethics BA(Hons) Visual Culture BA(Hons)
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Media and lm P390 Film and Screen Studies BA(Hons) 3 years BBB
Performance and visual arts W390 21AL Digital Music and Sound Arts BA(Hons) Fine Art: Performance BA(Hons) 3 years 3 years ABB ABB
Graduates from our degree in Fashion and Dress History are equipped with a range of skills; historical, visual, interpretative and problem-solving, which provide a good foundation for careers in museum and gallery work, arts administration, journalism, publishing and education.
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Located to the north of Brighton city centre and just two miles from the seafront, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is our biggest campus with over 8,000 students.
On this campus Brighton Business School School of Art, Design and Media (architecture, interior design and media courses) School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics School of Environment and Technology School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences University of Brightons International College
Cockcroft Building is being refurbished. This 27m investment is creating brand new teaching and learning facilities for science and engineering at Moulsecoomb. The Students Union, based on the Moulsecoomb campus, offers services and benets including social events, guidance on welfare issues, and the chance to join clubs and societies. Watch our campus lms. www.brighton.ac.uk/campuslms
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Facilities and support services Staff and students use the Aldrich library, computer rooms, two restaurants and ve cafes. There are banks and two Students Union shops. Accommodation, careers, volunteering, counselling and wellbeing, disability and dyslexia support, chaplaincy services, and student advice are provided on campus. The One World nursery provides high quality childcare for students, staff and local parents. Moulsecoomb Place halls of residence has accommodation for 163 students. Students at Moulsecoomb campus use specialist facilities including real-time trading rooms, digital media suite, a ight simulator, specialist laboratories and some of the most advanced electron microscopes in the south-east.
Sports facilities include a tness suite with 35 workstations, a sports hall and a climbing wall. The University of Brightons International College provides combined academic, study skills and English language programmes for international students wishing to study for a degree here.
Transport The campus is very well served by bus services and Moulsecoomb railway station is close by. Cycle lanes link Moulsecoomb campus with the city centre and our other Brighton campuses Falmer and Grand Parade. Car parking is limited. Staff and students are encouraged to use public transport.
07 01. Looking north from Moulsecoomb campus towards Falmer and the South Downs. 02. Inside the labs in Huxley Building. 03. Stanmer Park has beautiful woodland walks. 04. Huxley Building features pharmacy and biomolecular laboratories. 05. Mithras House is home to the Brighton Business School, architecture students and many central support departments. 06. The Creativity Centre in Cockcroft Building. 07. Cockcroft Building and the sports centre.
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MOULSECOOMB CAMPUS
UCAS code Course title Full-time Typical entry requirements 2014 entry course length A-levels unless otherwise stated Accounting and nance N420 N390 Architecture K100 W250 Architecture BA(Hons) Interior Architecture BA(Hons) 3 years 3 years ABB Art and design foundation diploma, portfolio and interview. Accounting and Finance BSc(Hons) Finance and Investment BSc(Hons) 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years BBB BBB
Biological and biomedical sciences C120 B940 Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years ABB. Must include biology. ABB. Must include biology or chemistry A-level, and biology and chemistry at AS-level.
Business and management N200 NL11 N2N3 N1NP N2N5 N103 N1L1 NN13 NN16 NN15 N110 Business Management BSc(Hons) Business Management with Economics BSc(Hons) Business Management with Finance BSc(Hons) Business Management with Human Resource Management BSc(Hons) Business Management with Marketing BSc(Hons) Business BSc(Hons) Business with Economics BSc(Hons) Business with Finance BSc(Hons) Business with Human Resource Management BSc(Hons) Business with Marketing BSc(Hons) International Business BSc(Hons) 4 years 4 years 4 years 4 years 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 4 years ABB ABB ABB ABB ABB BBB BBB BBB BBB BBB BBB
Our Architecture course is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects for part 1 of the architectural qualication process. We offer parts 2 and 3 of the architectural qualication as postgraduate courses.
My work placement has provided me with experience, references for my CV and the opportunity to return there in the future. Louise Vincent, Business Management with Marketing BSc(Hons) on a placement at House of Lords.
Facilities in the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics include a ight simulator, and computer games, digital media and editing suites. Our Business Management courses include a one year industrial placement.
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UCAS code Chemistry F100 F101 FB12 Computing G610 G612 G560 G455 G400 G404 I3H4 G456 G451 G421 G600 G602
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Chemistry BSc(Hons) Chemistry MChem Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences BSc(Hons)
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ABB including chemistry. AAB including chemistry. ABB including chemistry.
Business Computer Systems BSc(Hons) Business Computer Systems MComp Business Information Systems BA(Hons) Computer Science (Games) BSc(Hons) Computer Science BSc(Hons) Computer Science MComp Creative Computing BSc(Hons) Digital Media BA(Hons) Digital Media Development BSc(Hons) European Computing BSc(Hons)/DEST Informatique Software Engineering BSc(Hons) Software Engineering MComp
3 or 4 years 4 or 5 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 4 or 5 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 4 or 5 years
BBB AAB. Should normally include maths at AS-level. BBB BBB BBB ABB. Should normally include maths at AS-level. ABB. Must include a science or maths at least AS-level. BBB BBB BBB. Must include French AS-level or equivalent. AAB AAB. Should normally include maths at AS-level.
Construction and built environment K236 K230 H201 H200 H2K2 H2K3 H290 H291 K220 K251 Architectural Technology BSc(Hons) Building Surveying BSc(Hons) Civil Engineering BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering MEng(Hons) Civil Engineering with Construction Management BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering with Construction Management MEng Civil with Environmental Engineering BEng(Hons) Civil with Environmental Engineering MEng Construction Management BSc(Hons) Project Management for Construction BSc(Hons) 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 4 or 5 years 3 or 4 years 4 or 5 years 3 or 4 years 4 or 5 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years BBB BBB ABB. Must include maths at AS or A-level. ABB. Must include maths at AS or A-level. BBB. Must include maths at AS or A-level. ABB. Must include maths at AS or A-level. BBB. Must include maths at AS or A-level. ABB. Must include maths at AS or A-level. BBB BBB
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MOULSECOOMB CAMPUS
UCAS code Engineering H410 H415 H416 H330 H331 H335 I3H7 I3H6 HG64 HI61 HG6K H605 H606 H607 H300 H301 H302 Aeronautical Engineering BEng(Hons) Aeronautical Engineering (with integrated foundation year) BEng(Hons) Aeronautical Engineering MEng Automotive Engineering BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering (with integrated foundation year) BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering MEng Computer Systems and Communications BEng(Hons) Computer Systems and Communications MEng(Hons) Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications BEng(Hons) Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications (with integrated foundation year) BEng(Hons) Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with integrated foundation year) BEng(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering (with integrated foundation year) BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering MEng 3 or 4 years 4 or 5 years 4 or 5 years 3 or 4 years 4 or 5 years 4 or 5 years 3 or 4 years 4 or 5 years 3 or 4 years 4 or 5 years 4 or 5 years 3 or 4 years 4 or 5 years 4 or 5 years 3 or 4 years 4 or 5 years 4 or 5 years ABB including maths and a physical science. Check website. AAB including maths and a physical science. ABB including maths and a physical science. Check website. ABB including maths and a physical science. ABB. Must include maths to at least AS-level. AAB. Must include maths to at least AS-level. ABB including maths and a physical science. Check website. AAB including maths and a physical science. BBB including maths and a physical science. Check website. ABB including maths and a physical science. BBB including maths and a physical science. Check website. ABB including maths and a physical science. Course title Full-time Typical entry requirements 2014 entry course length A-levels unless otherwise stated
Geography, geology and environment FF67 CFC8 DP43 F901 L7F8 F800 Earth and Ocean Sciences BSc(Hons) Ecology BSc(Hons) Environment and Media Studies BA(Hons) Environmental Sciences BSc(Hons) Geography BA(Hons) Geography BSc(Hons) 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years BBB. Must include relevant science-related subject. BBB. Must include relevant subject (biology and geography or environmental science). BBB BBB. Must include relevant science. ABB. Should normally include geography. ABB. Should normally include geography. ABB. Should normally include geography or equivalent subject.
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UCAS code F830 F600 FF86 Law M1NC M6L1 Mathematics G100 G1N1 G1N3 Media P300 Pharmacy B230
Course title Geography with Geoinformatics BSc(Hons) Geology BSc(Hons) Physical Geography and Geology BSc(Hons)
Full-time Typical entry requirements 2014 entry course length A-levels unless otherwise stated 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years ABB. Should normally include geography or equivalent subject. ABB. Must include science-related subject. BBB. Should include geography or a science.
Law with Business LLB(Hons) Law with Criminology LLB(Hons)
3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years
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Mathematics BSc(Hons) Mathematics with Business BSc(Hons) Mathematics with Finance BSc(Hons)
3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years
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Media Studies BA(Hons)
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Pharmacy MPharm(Hons)
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Product design W241 W242 CJ69 W243 Product Design Technology with Professional Experience BSc(Hons) Sports Product Design with Professional Experience BSc(Hons) Sustainable Product Design with Professional Experience BSc(Hons) 3 or 4 years ABB including suitable technology-based subject. ABB including suitable technology-based subject. ABB including suitable technology-based subject. ABB including suitable technology-based subject.
Product Design with Professional Experience BSc(Hons) 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years
Recent media studies graduates have gone on to start careers at the Times Higher Education Supplement, Vogue and EMI. Many of our undergraduate courses offer the option of a placement year.
We welcome a range of qualications and experience beyond A-levels, including IB, BTEC and Access course qualications. See page 5253 for equivalent entry requirements.
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Considered the sunniest place in the UK, Eastbourne is a lively seaside town surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a great place to study. Our campus is located at the foot of the South Downs National Park, less than a 20-minute walk from the beach.
There is a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, traditional pubs, wine bars and nightclubs in the town, along with live music and cultural activities. Sports range from golf to horse riding, with water sports such as sailing, canoeing, body boarding, windsurng and power boating all very popular. Theres also a sports park with synthetic athletics track, oodlit all-weather pitches and a grandstand. The town boasts four theatres, two cinemas, four shopping centres, and is home to the Towner contemporary art museum for south-east England, all within a short walking distance of our campus. Eastbourne is host to the largest free airshow in the UK. This event sees a vast array of air displays along the seafront and attracts approximately one million people over four days in August. Thousands of people attend Eastbourne Extreme sports festival every year to watch and take part in the adrenaline-fuelled activities on offer including kite surng, street surng and speed skating.
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Sovereign Harbour, with its stylish cosmopolitan feel, is the largest composite marina complex in northern Europe. The harbour offers waterside eateries and alfresco dining, and the independent boutiques and retail shops make the harbour a great shopping venue.
The AEGON International tennis tournament takes place each June and features a wealth of international tennis talent as part of the pre-Wimbledon warm up. Multiple grand slam winner Serena Williams, three-time Wimbledon nalist Andy Roddick, Wimbledon 2011 and 2012 semi-nalist JoWilfred Tsonga and former world number one Caroline Wozniacki have all played here. Many students work at the tournament, and one recent graduate is working full-time for the Lawn Tennis Association.
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Our Eastbourne campus is set in the Meads area of the town. Almost 3,000 students study here, benetting from the close-knit university community and the excellent facilities available to them.
On this campus School of Sport and Service Management School of Health Professions School of Nursing and Midwifery
All students can use our awardwinning student advice and guidance services, which have been awarded the Matrix Standard as a mark of quality.
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Each term our largest dance studio is transformed into a professional standard dance theatre with an audience capacity of 150. It is fully equipped with lighting, projection, sound system, dance oor and raked seating. By rail Eastbourne is about 40 minutes from Brighton and halfan-hour from Hastings. Watch our campus lms. www.brighton.ac.uk/campuslms
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Facilities and support services Teaching and learning facilities include exercise physiology laboratories, an environmental chamber, a human movement laboratory, sports journalism news rooms, sports hall, 25-metre swimming pool, gym, articial outdoor pitch, dance studios and climbing wall, culinary arts studio and the Leaf Hospital podiatry and physiotherapy clinic. Campus facilities in Eastbourne include Queenwood library, computer rooms, a media centre, a learning and technology suite, restaurants, and a Students Union shop. Welkin halls of residence provides accommodation for 354 students. Accommodation, careers, volunteering, counselling and wellbeing, student advice, disability and dyslexia support, and chaplaincy services are available on campus.
Transport The campus is served by several bus services and is in walking distance of Eastbourne train station. Staff and students are encouraged to use bikes and other alternatives to car travel. Bike storage is provided on campus.
Go to page 81 to see a map of where Eastbourne is in relation to our other campuses.
07 01. Biomechanical analysis of a golf swing in one of our sport science labs. 02. Welkin halls of residence is close to lectures and the town centre. 03. The onsite swimming pool. 04. Looking east across Eastbourne. Our campus is in the bottom of the photograph. 05. The culinary arts studio provides a rich environment for students studying hospitality and culinary arts. 06. The Towner contemporary art museum. 07. Devonshire Park.
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EASTBOURNE CAMPUS
UCAS code Course title Full-time Typical entry requirements 2014 entry course length A-levels unless otherwise stated Education and teaching XC36 X1C6 Physical Education BA(Hons) Physical Education BA(Hons) with QTS 3 years 4 years ABB ABB
Food, hospitality and retail N820 N221 N240 N551 International Event Management BA(Hons) International Hospitality Management BA(Hons) Retail Management BA(Hons) Retail Marketing BA(Hons) 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years BBB BBB BBB BBB
Health professions Apply direct B160 B985 Media Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) Podiatry BSc(Hons) Part-time 4 years 3 years 3 years See website for details. ABB. Must include biological science or PE. BBB. Must include a science, pref human biology.
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Nursing and midwifery B721 B720 B7L0 Midwifery BSc(Hons) 18 months Midwifery BSc(Hons) 3 years Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons) (also at Falmer or Hastings) 18 months 3 years 3 years See website for details. ABB ABB. A science or social science is desirable.
Our nursing and midwifery graduates are eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
The University of Brighton developed and awarded the UKs rst degree in podiatry.
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Sport and exercise C600 Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons) 3 years ABB
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Sport Business Management BA(Hons)

Sport Coaching BSc(Hons) Sport Studies BA(Hons)
3 years
3 years 3 years
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Travel, tourism and events N840 N920 International Tourism Management BA(Hons) International Travel Management BA(Hons) 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years BBB BBB
Dr Gary Brickley is coach to Team GB paracyclists, Sarah Storey, David Stone and Darren Kenny, who won multiple gold medals at the Paralympics in Beijing and London. The School of Sport and Service Management has been at the forefront of sport education in the UK for over 100 years. Graduates from School of Sport and Service Management have gone on to successful careers with companies such as Four Seasons Hotels, Disney, American Express and Virgin Atlantic. Recent placements for service management students include House of Fraser, Tesco, the National Trust and Walt Disney World, Florida. All of our courses in events, hospitality, tourism, travel and retail offer the option of a years work experience in industry. These placements are generally salaried. Some of our courses, particularly teaching and nursing, have additional essential entry requirements. See page 54 for more information about specic entry requirements for these courses. Our nursing courses offer start dates in February and September each year. My course was a fantastic choice; I have made some of the best friends, business contacts and ever-expanding industry knowledge. It has made me more employable. Callum Kearney, Retail Marketing BA(Hons) Notable School of Sport and Service Management alumni include modern pentathlon Olympic bronze medallist, Kate Allenby MBE; Ben Hawes, member of the Great Britain hockey team at several Olympic Games including London 2012; Dr Stephen Ingham, Head of Physiology at the English Institute of Sport; Peter Keen, Director of Performance at UK Sport; Sue Law, Head of Equality and Child Protection at the Football Association and Flo Pietzsch, strength and conditioning coach at the Lawn Tennis Association, who has worked with Heather Watson winner of the US Open junior title in 2009.
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Hastings is a historic and beautiful town with a vibrant arts and live music scene. It is home to the largest beach-launched shing eet in Europe, the remains of the rst castle in England to be built by William the Conqueror, the historic Old Town and a strong local arts community.
Hastings town centre offers a good range of high street shops, restaurants and services, including the Priory Meadow shopping centre. There are local sporting facilities, parks, a cinema and a newly refurbished skate park. The Old Town is a mix of halftimbered houses, narrow streets and passageways, locally known as twittens. It has a quirky mix of shops that sell vintage pieces and one offs. To the west is St Leonards which features the classical elegance of James Burtons architecture and the fashionable Norman Road which offers a great collection of antique shops and vintage galleries. In the 10 years since Hastings was awarded 38 million in regeneration funding by the government, the University of Brightons story in Hastings is one of achievement and success, making a local impact that has had national recognition. Our campus is at the heart of the extensive regeneration programme that is ensuring that Hastings and Rother realise their full potential as highly desirable places to live, study, work and visit.
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Other regeneration projects included the Hastings Creative Media Centre, the Hastings Pier Charity and Station Plaza. Hastings is home to the Jerwood Gallery, which is the new public home to the Jerwood Foundations collection of twentieth and twentyrst century British art. Annual events in Hastings include Hastings Day, Jack in the Green and Pirate Day. The Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival celebrates Hastings sustainable shery and shing heritage, its surrounding vineyards and excellent local food producers. Our campus is in the town centre, three minutes walk from the railway station and close to a good selection of high street shops, pubs and restaurants. www.visit1066country.com www.1066.net/hastings-week www.hastingsjack.co.uk hastingspirateday.org.uk
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Our Hastings campus is in the centre of one of the countrys most historic towns, just three minutes south of the station and about the same distance from the seafront and the shopping district. It is a fast growing and friendly campus of about 1,000 students.
On this campus We teach courses in these subjects: applied social science biology broadcast journalism broadcast media business computing education English literature maths media studies radio production sociology social history television production.
01. Priory Square Building. 02. Havelock Road Building. 03. The student cafe at Priory Square. 04. Burst Radio is run by students for students from the Hastings campus. 05. Inside the new Priory Square Building. 06. The library in the Havelock Road Building. 07. Television Production students learn practical skills alongside theoretical study.
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Facilities and support services Campus facilities in Hastings include a broadcast media centre, including TV and radio studios, a library, computer rooms, a cafe and a Students Union ofce. Accommodation, careers, volunteering, counselling and wellbeing, student advice and disability and dyslexia support, and chaplaincy services are available on campus. Transport The campus is a three-minute walk from Hastings Station. By rail, Hastings is half an hour from Eastbourne and an hour from Brighton.
Our new six-oor building at Priory Square provides a new 160-seat lecture theatre and a suite of laboratories supporting science courses taught at Hastings. Follow us on Twitter @hastingsinfo and like University of Brighton in Hastings on Facebook for regular news and information. Go to page 81 to see a map of where Hastings is in relation to our other campuses. Watch our campus lms. www.brighton.ac.uk/campuslms
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HASTINGS CAMPUS
UCAS code Course title Full-time Typical entry requirements 2014 entry course length A-levels unless otherwise stated Biological and biomedical sciences C100 (campus code U) XC31 (campus code U) Biology BSc(Hons) Human Biology and Education BSc(Hons) 3 years 3 years ABB. Must include biology A-level, and biology and chemistry at AS-level. BBC including biology, and biology and chemistry at AS-level.
Business and management N190 (campus code U) Computing I3H3 (campus code U) GN01 (campus code U) GX03 (campus code U) GG46 (campus code U) G453 (campus code U) Education and teaching XQ33 (campus code U) XL33 (campus code U) English and linguistics QP3H (campus code U) QV33 (campus code U) English Literature and Media Studies BA(Hons) English Literature and Social History BA(Hons) 3 years 3 years BBC BBC Education and English Literature BA(Hons) Education and Sociology BA(Hons) 3 years 3 years BBC. Must include English. BBC Computer Systems with Networking BSc(Hons) Computing and Business BSc(Hons) Computing and Education BSc(Hons) Digital Games Production BSc(Hons) Internet Computing BSc(Hons) 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 or 4 years 3 or 4 years BBB BBC BBC BBB BBB Business with Enterprise BSc(Hons) 3 or 4 years ABB
Geography, geology and environment CX1H (campus code U) Environmental Biology and Education BSc(Hons) 3 years BBC
Some of our courses, notably teaching and nursing, have additional essential entry requirements. See page 54 for more information about specic entry requirements for these courses. Our Digital Games Production BSc(Hons) offers the option of a year-long industrial placement.
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UCAS code Mathematics GN11 (campus code U) GG10 (campus code U) GX13 (campus code U) Media and broadcasting P501 (campus code U) P310 (campus code U) P313 (campus code U) W612 (campus code U) PX33 (campus code U) PL33 (campus code U) P312 (campus code U) P311 (campus code U) Nursing and midwifery B7L0 Social science L541 (campus code U) LQ33 (campus code U) LV33 (campus code U)
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Mathematics and Business BSc(Hons) Mathematics and Computing BSc(Hons) Mathematics and Education BSc(Hons)
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Multimedia Broadcast Journalism BA(Hons) Broadcast Media foundation degree Digital Film BA(Hons) Digital Post Production foundation degree Media Studies and Education BA(Hons) Media Studies and Sociology BA(Hons) Radio Production foundation degree Television Production foundation degree
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Applied Social Science BA(Hons) Sociology and English Literature BA(Hons) Sociology and Social History BA(Hons)
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Radio Production students present, produce and broadcast a daily breakfast show, offering an eclectic mix of music and news articles, from our university radio studio in Hastings. www.burstradio.co.uk All students can use our awardwinning student advice and guidance services, which have been awarded the Matrix Standard as a mark of quality.
Rob Greens, screenwriting lecturer on the Broadcast Media course was awarded rst prize with his script Try Harder in the Prequel and Sequel to Cannes Short Film Script Competition in 2011. Joint honours courses develop subject knowledge in two complementary areas.
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An AZ directory of the main services and support we offer to our students before, during and after their time here.
ADMISSIONS TEAM
ACCOMMODATION SERVICE
If you have already applied and want to nd out more about the status of your application, or have other queries specic to your application, please contact the admissions team. admissions@brighton.ac.uk 01273 644644
The accommodation team provides a free and condential service to all students. There are three accommodation ofces, in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. These ofces are open all year. The team provides advice on nding and renting accommodation in the private sector, manages the application and allocation processes for halls of residence, manages unihomes properties in Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings and runs www.yourstudentpad.co.uk, where you can search for affordable, safe accommodation in the private sector. In the summer the team runs a househunting support service which can help you nd suitable accommodation in the private sector. www.brighton.ac.uk/accommodation
COURSE ENQUIRIES TEAM
Through the careers service you can access careers counsellors who will help you develop your career plans and write job applications, and provide CV and application checking. A library of careers publications and online resources help you nd out about career paths, sectors, employers, vacancies, further study and training opportunities. Visits from employers and careers-related presentations are run throughout the year, as well as a placements fair, a teaching fair and the annual careers fair which provide a chance for you to meet potential employers from local, national and international companies. www.brighton.ac.uk/careers
If you have any questions about our courses, how to apply, studying at Brighton, or any other general enquiries please get in touch with the course enquiries team. enquiries@brighton.ac.uk 01273 644644
BEEPURPLE
Beepurple helps students and graduates get their business ideas off to the best possible start. Over 1,440 staff, students and alumni have signed up to the Beepurple entrepreneurship programme. Beepurple offers free workshops to develop members enterprise skills as well as one-to-one business support for anyone looking to develop an entrepreneurial idea, start a company or social enterprise or for those who are already trading. www.beepurple.co.uk Our careers service can help you nd parttime work while youre at university and nd employment after you graduate.
CARE LEAVERS
ACTIVE STUDENT VOLUNTEERING SCHEME
We hold the Frank Buttle Trust Quality Mark which recognises our commitment to helping care leavers through university. The support we offer includes guaranteed accommodation for the whole of your rst year of study (including Christmas, Easter and summer vacations) and a personal support and guidance tutor, available on a one-to-one basis. Financial help is also provided. www.brighton.ac.uk/careleavers
Volunteering is rewarding and also provides opportunities to gain experience and enhance your employability. Active Student gets students and not-for-prot organisations together and can provide you with volunteering placements that are safe, supported and fullling. www.brighton.ac.uk/volunteering
CHAPLAINCY
CAREERS SERVICE
Our team of chaplains are here for everyone, irrespective of belief, and provide opportunities for friendship, support, learning and community involvement. They can also assist you in nding places of worship in the local area. www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife
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CHILDCARE
Our two nurseries at Phoenix Brewery halls and our Moulsecoomb campus are open to children of students and staff, as well as the local community, for 45 weeks of the year. There are 55 places daily for children aged from two to ve years. www.brighton.ac.uk/childcare
DISABILITY AND DYSLEXIA
COMPUTING AND MEDIA
PCs, macs and printers are available for use in libraries and computer rooms, which are almost all open late in the evening and at weekends as well as during the week. You will be allocated your own lifelong email address and 10GB of storage space. Wireless hotspots are located in many areas around our campuses and provide access to the universitys network as well as free and fast access to the internet. Most rooms in the halls of residence also have access points for students with their own computers. Media centres at each main campus offer access to video and audio recording equipment, facilities for editing and copying and for making presentations in lecture theatres and teaching rooms. www.brighton.ac.uk/is
The universitys disability and dyslexia team coordinates support for students who declare a disability or a specic learning difculty. Support is available for all disabled students including dyslexia or specic learning difculties, experience of mental health difculties, hearing impairment, mobility impairment, other disability and long-term medical conditions (for example, diabetes, epilepsy, ME or chronic fatigue syndrome, and repetitive strain injury) or visual impairment. The kind of support we offer is individual to you and includes ensuring teaching staff understand the impact that some conditions may have on ability to study. We can make recommendations to academic staff about different exam and assessment arrangements, provide notetakers and readers or teaching materials in alternative formats, mobility assistance and orientation training, and support applications for Disabled Students Allowances. We also support students who may acquire an impairment or establish that they have a disability during their time at university. We arrange screening and diagnostic services for specic learning disabilities (such as dyslexia) and we have facilities to update diagnostic psychological evidence to ensure you can access the full range of academic and nancial support. www.brighton.ac.uk/disability
My name is Michelle and I am a Mental Wellbeing Support Ofcer in the disability team. I work with students with mental health problems and Autistic Spectrum conditions. I help them apply for Disabled Students Allowance and implement recommendations such as extra time in exams or with assignments. I make sure that students have access to the support that they need, when they need it. The application process for Disabled Students Allowance can take four or ve months so it is important that you apply as soon as you have received an offer from us. This will make sure that support is in place before you start. We are here to help. Many students put off contacting us until their problems are affecting their ability to study. By getting in touch with us early and by getting the support you are entitled to, you can minimise the impact of your condition and get the most out of your time here.
COUNSELLING
The counselling service provides a safe and condential environment where you can discuss your worries and concerns with a qualied and experienced counsellor. www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT
The Brighton Language Institute, based on the Falmer campus, provides pre-arrival English language courses to help you meet our entry requirements and prepare for study here. The institutes English Language Support Programme is offered during your rst year of study and consists of term-time lectures, classes and tutorials. It is designed to consolidate and develop your existing language skills and help you complete your day-to-day academic tasks. www.brighton.ac.uk/learnenglish
IN TOUCH ONLINE
Social media lets us all share information and talk to each other, and we want to be part of that conversation with you. As well as our main accounts, which anyone can like or follow, we have groups and pages for new students, current students, graduates and loads more so that you get the information you need at the time that you need it. When you have accepted our offer of a place at Brighton, youll be invited to join our Facebook campus groups where you can chat with other new students and nd out more about where you will be studying. www.brighton.ac.uk/socialmedia
You can also use our ASK online study guide to get hold of study support materials, whenever you want them. studentcentral.brighton.ac.uk www.brighton.ac.uk/ask
SUPPORT WITHIN YOUR SCHOOL
HEALTH
We provide on-site medical facilities at Moulsecoomb and Eastbourne, and can recommend GPs in other areas. More information about university medical services, including surgery times, is available online. www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife
If you have concerns about your studies, you can talk to your course leader, a course tutor or your allocated personal tutor. You will also have a Student Support and Guidance Tutor in your school; they offer initial advice on a range of topics, and can point you at other university staff who can help you in more detail. www.brighton.ac.uk/ontherightpath/ contactus
LIBRARIES
Before you arrive, visit www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife for the latest advice about immunisations and measles, mumps and meningitis. Additional routine immunisations may be required for certain courses we will tell you if this is the case.
Our libraries are located close to classrooms and lecture theatres, and staff are on hand to help you nd and use the most appropriate resources. There are 1,500 workspaces in total and our libraries have long opening hours including evenings and weekends. www.brighton.ac.uk/is
STUDENT ADVICE SERVICE
ONLINE STUDY AND SUPPORT
The student advice service can provide you with information, advice and support covering issues on a nancial, personal and practical level. This service is condential, non-judgemental and free of charge. Staff can all offer general advice, but our advisers are also specialists in particular areas, and can give detailed advice. We provide nancial advice and money management skills, information about additional sources of funding, advice and information about claiming benets, help with issues such as transferring, withdrawing and intermitting from your course, international student support and general advice.
IMMIGRATION AND VISA ADVICE
We provide specialist advice and assistance to international students before and during their time at the university. www.brighton.ac.uk/immigration
Studentcentral is our online learning environment. It combines elearning and social networking and will help you manage your workload and your social life. You can access ebooks and journals and other study materials tailored to your course, an online library, email, news feeds, blogs, urgent announcements relevant to you and you can connect with other students. Before you start university, you will receive your university email account and access to a special area on studentcentral. From there you will be able to view personalised new student information including important dates, checklists and FAQs.
STUDY SUPPORT
Your personal tutor will keep an eye on your overall academic and personal welfare and advise you about other sources of help in the university.
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We provide members with a wide range of benets and discounts, including: ongoing access to one-to-one careers advice and guidance from the universitys careers service; business advice for those thinking of starting their own business; continued access to the universitys libraries and sports facilities; fee reduction for postgraduate courses at the university (terms and conditions apply); and many other services. You can also benet from the Alumni Advice Network while youre still a student and we are happy to put students in contact with alumni to discuss career paths and opportunities or to just gather some advice about being at university. www.brighton.ac.uk/alumni
Brighton SUs elected ofcers are the formal link between students and the university and contribute to the policies of the union. A board of trustees ensures that the union is run for the benet of its members and includes the ofcers, other students and external trustees. Brighton SU also employs permanent members of staff to provide professional expertise, skills and support to elected student representatives. Brighton SU works with the student community to provide an exciting year-round programme of student-led entertainments and events, as well as helping societies to hold cultural and religious events for festivals such as Eid, Diwali, Hanukkah, Chinese New Year and Christmas. A course rep system enables students to give constructive feedback on their experience of learning, teaching and resources at the university. This feedback is used to inform university and union developments to ensure students needs and expectations are met. Students can take part in sports clubs, societies, volunteering opportunities, student employment opportunities, student media, student enterprise, student elections, campaigning, academic course representatives, campus representatives, community initiatives, social events and activities, lobbying and training opportunities. Brighton SU encourages students to campaign for change, learn new skills, have fun and enjoy the many opportunities to make new friends. www.brightonsu.com.
Study skills sessions are provided free on each campus for anyone who might need to boost their skills in essay preparation, time management, taking notes, memorising information, writing and editing, presentation or revision techniques. The ASK online study guide on studentcentral also provides access to comprehensive study support materials around the clock whenever you need it. www.brighton.ac.uk/ask
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Each year, around 6,000 students graduate from the University of Brighton and we enjoy connections with around 115,000 alumni across the globe. Many of our alumni volunteer to help prospective and current students by becoming mentors and offering placement opportunities. Membership of the ofcial alumni association is free to former students and offers a lifelong link to the university and the friends youll make while youre here. Our friends and family programme also helps your supporters to be a part of the wider university community.
Brighton Students Union (SU) is a cooperative student organisation. All students enrolled at the University of Brighton automatically become members of the union: a vibrant community of 22,000 students spread across ve campuses. Brighton SU focuses on empowering students and enriching the student experience. The SU is a registered not-for-prot charity, independent of the university, and is student owned and led. Recent awards, including Santanders Most Enterprising Community Project Award for its Food Coop and NUS Promotional Campaign of the Year (NSS), demonstrate the success of Brighton SUs innovative and enterprising work. Brighton SU provides a wide range of resources, representation, activities, services and opportunities to the student community, all devised and delivered by students for students.
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON STUDENTS UNION
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Student representation and campaigning Brighton SU is a member of the National Union of Students (NUS), which represents over ve million students in the UK and campaigns on their behalf.
Getting involved with things outside your course at the university will add to your skills and experience.
Sport and tness Sport Brighton is run in partnership by the university and our Students Union and can help you take part in whatever sporting activity you like at whatever level, whether you want to compete, keep t or just have fun. You can take part in tness, health and wellbeing classes, join one of more than 60 clubs and societies (or well help you set up your own), enter competitions and challenges or get involved in coaching or volunteering.
You can use the sport and tness facilities at any of our locations no matter where you study or live. Different campuses have different facilities or deals with local providers so check the website for whats on offer: www.brighton.ac.uk/ sportbrighton. If you travel between sites for university-run clubs then well help with transport. We also support elite athletes at national and Olympic level through our sports scholarships, our sports science consultancy and our status as a satellite centre for the English Institute of Sport. See www.brighton.ac.uk/scholarships for the latest information.
Brighton SU Council is formed of student ofcers elected by you and is the formal link between students and the university. Each ofcer is responsible for an area of the student experience: democracy, wellbeing, academic, campus and community, and activities and events. There are places on the board of trustees for four students, who, along with the elected ofcers and external trustees, make sure the union is run for the benet of its members. A network of course representatives make sure that feedback on the learning, teaching and facilities on your course is used by the university and the union so that students needs and expectations are met.
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You can volunteer to take on one of these roles, or you can become involved in specic student campaigns. The union is run for the benet of students, by students like you. For more information about how you can take an active role, visit www.brightonsu.com. Societies, clubs and events Brighton SU also works with the student community to create a year-round programme of events from cinema nights and club nights to black-tie balls, as well as helping societies to hold cultural and religious events for festivals such as Eid, Diwali, Hanukah, Chinese New Year and Christmas. There are over 100 student societies covering a huge range of activities and subjects. If you think theres something missing, its really easy to start up your own society. Societies reect the diversity of students at the University of Brighton and cover many different interests and hobbies including faith groups, community engagement, fundraising, informal sport and games, art and performance, campaigning and politics. We also have a range of academic societies, which create a community around their course or school and through their society offer social opportunities, career development, academic support and fundraising.
Volunteering, mentoring and entrepreneurship We can help you to: work with local organisations and connect with issues you care about as part of your course through the community engagement module volunteer in the local community improving your CV and feel-good factor work with a professional mentor to gain employability skills and condence work on your business ideas with our entrepreneurial network.
A lifelong link Even when you graduate youll still be able to access our sports, library and careers services through our alumni association. And you can benet from the alumni network while youre a student. We are in touch with 115,000 alumni worldwide and many offer mentoring and placement opportunities to our students. See www.brighton.ac.uk/alumni.
For more information on our careers service or our links with community organisations, visit www.brighton.ac.uk/careers and www.brighton.ac.uk/cupp.
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HOW TO APPLY
Applying through UCAS Applications for full-time undergraduate and foundation degree courses are submitted online to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Please use UCAS online (www.ucas.com) to apply for full-time undergraduate degree courses, foundation degrees, integrated engineering foundation courses, and nursing and midwifery pre-registration diploma and degree courses. 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 2013 University of Brighton UK and other EU students 15 January 2014 International students 30 June 2014 Completing your form Log onto www.ucas.com Select Student log-in Click on Register Read and accept terms and conditions Select the option applying through school or as an individual. Follow the online instructions to register your details. Choose a password and set a security question and answer (this should be a simple question that you will remember). The system issues your username. The username and password are used to start the application. You can copy and paste personal statements and references. You can apply for up to ve courses. You cannot express a preference at this stage list them in the order in which they appear in the UCAS directory. The standard fee for up to ve choices is 23. For one course only, the fee is 12. (If you apply for further courses at a later date, you will have to pay an extra 12.)
Special application procedures For some courses, the application procedure differs. Please check the specic course description provided online and in our prospectus for any other instructions. Applying directly to the university Applications for preparatory English language courses and part-time degree courses should be sent direct to the university. Please visit www.brighton.ac.uk/ prospective and www.brighton.ac.uk/ learnenglish for more information. If you decide to apply for more than one course, please note that you need to ll in a separate application form for each course you select. Applying to Brighton and Sussex Medical School You can specify up to four choices for courses which lead to a professional qualication in medicine and may add one alternative course. Medical school applications must reach UCAS by 15 October 2013.
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Offers If you have applied via UCAS, ofcial decisions and any associated conditions of an offer will be made available online through the UCAS Track facility. Notication of decisions on applications made direct to the university will be sent by post. Many courses require an interview, but being invited does not guarantee an offer. All offers are made on the understanding that the information supplied is complete and correct and your acceptance of an offer means that you undertake to observe the rules and regulations of the university. International students may require a Conrmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) number, which is needed for a successful visa application. The university will provide you with the CAS number once you have accepted an unconditional offer of a place. Enrolment At the beginning of each academic year, all students enrol entitling you to attend your course, use university facilities and be a member of the Students Union. This cannot be completed until all fees have been paid or their payment guaranteed (for example by notication of an award of funding from Student Finance England). You will also need original documentation (not photocopies) conrming your identity, entry qualications and, if you have a scholarship or sponsor, written conrmation. If your application is successful, we will send full details about enrolment and payment arrangements.
Personal details We may need to request further information before your enrolment can be completed. The university is registered with the Ofce of the Information Commissioner in the context of preventing fraudulent applications, we may disclose information to relevant government departments, police forces, examining bodies, the Student Loans Company and associated authorities.
Need help? If ever in doubt, get in touch were here to help! Tel 01273 644644 or visit www.brighton.ac.uk/ undergrad/apply. Keep in touch Email enquiries@brighton.ac.uk Telephone 01273 644644 Follow @uniofbrighton on Twitter for up-to-date admissions information throughout the cycle. Like universityofbrighton on Facebook for updates and information.
Im Ailish and along with the rest of the enquiries team, Im here to guide you through the application process and help you get ready for life at the University of Brighton no matter which course or campus youll be studying on. As your rst point of contact, we can answer questions about application procedures and deadlines, courses and entry requirements, and open days and visits. As well as answering your queries by phone and email, we also share inside information about life on the Sussex coast on Twitter @uniofbrighton. Once youve accepted your offer, well contact you to activate your student account. This means that before you arrive here youll be able to meet other new students online, prepare for your course, read FAQs and ask us your own questions. Get in touch were here to help!
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The University of Brighton is committed to enabling as many people as possible to benet from higher education. Our exible admissions policy allows your application to be considered on its merits.
We welcome applications from students with qualications and experience beyond the traditional A-level route. Relevant experience may also be regarded as equivalent to formal qualications. General minimum entry requirements For undergraduate degree courses Two A-levels or BTEC national certicate or diploma plus at least three GCSE subjects (must include mathematics and English) minimum grade C or a pass in an Access to HE diploma course with at least 45 credits at Level 3. For foundation degree and certicate courses One A-level or BTEC national certicate or diploma plus at least three GCSE subjects (must include mathematics and English) minimum grade C or a pass in an Access to HE Diploma course with at least 45 credits at Level 3. Offers will normally exceed these minimum requirements. Conditional offers will usually be expressed in terms of grades to be obtained, rather than UCAS tariff points. It enables admissions tutors to make offers that take into account the breadth of qualications. See the table on the next page for a summary of the tariff. BTEC The university welcomes applications from students with BTEC diploma qualications in relevant subject areas, as well as students with BTEC diploma qualications held in combination with A-levels and other qualications. We know that students with BTEC qualications are prepared for an applied approach to learning, which is relevant in many of our courses. BTEC results are released in July, before the A-level results, and are sent to the university by UCAS. We will then review your offer and results and your status on UCAS Track will change; this can take a few days. If you have your BTEC results but are waiting for additional qualication results, eg A-level, you may not be able to conrm your place at university until you have all of your results. The UCAS tariff UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses. The UCAS tariff is a points system that translates students achievements across different types of qualications into one numerical format, so that different types and volumes of achievement can be compared.
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Access courses The university welcomes applicants studying Access to HE diploma courses approved by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). We recognise that Access courses provide students with the essential study skills and subject knowledge required to successfully progress onto our degree courses. Our Access entry requirements vary depending on the course, but the minimum requirement for Access courses is to pass with at least 45 credits at level 3. For some undergraduate degree courses you may be asked to gain a number of credits at higher grades (ie merit or distinction) and/or achieve a number of level 3 credits in specied subjects such as maths or science. International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma The university is very happy to receive applications from students studying the IB Diploma. The breadth and depth of study afforded by the qualication is an excellent preparation for studying a degree in higher education. In addition, the opportunity to complete an extended essay provides a good foundation for the independent study and research elements of your degree course.
Entry requirements will vary by course but IB student can expect to receive conditional offers for between 3036 IB points. Credits Relevant professional, commercial or Open University credits may be acknowledged as equivalent to sections of a course which then do not need to be repeated. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of some A-level equivalent study and may still be advised to undertake a preparatory course. Qualications not on the UCAS tariff Admissions tutors accept many other qualications which give access to higher education. Applicants offering work-based qualications, such as NVQs, should be able to provide evidence of relevant background knowledge and ability to study at university level. Whilst individual course requirements vary, all qualications UK and international are considered.
Entry requirements approximate equivalent qualications

A-level grades AAB ABB BBB BBC UCAS tariff points 340 points including AA at A-level 320 points including AB at A-level 300 points including BB at A-level 280 points including BB at A-level BTEC DDD DDM DDM DDM International Baccalaureate 36 points 34 points 32 points 30 points European Baccalaureate 80 per cent 77 per cent 75 per cent 73 per cent Irish Leaving Certicate A1, A1, A1, A2, B1, B1 A1, A1, B1, B1, B2, B2 A2, B1, B2, B2, B3, B3 B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, C2
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Entry requirements for healthcare professions, nursing, midwifery and medicine courses To study at the medical school, or for nursing, midwifery and other healthcare courses, you will need to: undergo a vaccination programme demonstrate that you are t and healthy by either a health declaration or occupation health assessment provide a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure certicate. In addition to these entry requirements, students wishing to study nursing, midwifery and paramedic practice must also: have completed 10 years general education complete a literacy and numeracy test during your interview meet NHS funding requirements, no selffunded applicants can be considered provide evidence of study within the last ve years (desirable) complete a physical tness test with South East Coast Ambulances Trust (Paramedic Practice only). Entry requirements for initial teacher education courses To study on an initial teacher training course (ie a degree with QTS or a PGCE), you need to meet entry requirements determined by the government. At the time of going to print, these include GCSE minimum grade C or equivalent in mathematics, English language and, for primary, a science. You must also be able to read effectively and communicate clearly in spoken and written standard English. Before starting an initial teacher education course you will need to: complete a medical questionnaire provide a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certicate successfully complete the compulsory professional skills tests in English and maths. The selection procedures for all initial teacher education courses include an interview. Visit www.brighton.ac.uk/ education for up-to-date information on entry requirements for initial teacher education courses. For the two-year BA degree courses A-level equivalent qualications are not sufcient. You need either an HND or foundation degree equivalent qualication or at least 120 credits in a relevant area of higher education. Education placements The university will seek placements for students on initial teacher training courses with partners in the south-east region of England. The university is not liable for failure of placement providers, but in such circumstances will make alternative arrangements for you. It is the responsibility and obligation of the student to arrange travel to and from the placement; most students will be able to claim travel expenses.
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UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON COMPACT

The University of Brighton Compact is a partnership between the university and post-16 schools, colleges and students. Through the Compact, students can access a range of activities and support with their UCAS application, no matter which university you are thinking about applying to.
Our Compact partners are mostly in Sussex but we also work with some partners in other parts of the south-east. You can nd out if your school or college is part of the Compact agreement, and also check whether you are eligible for the enhanced programme of activities through Compact Plus, by visiting www.brighton. ac.uk/compact. Through the Compact we offer: impartial information and advice to help you make a strong application to higher education talks and workshops about how to choose the right course and write a personal statement that does you justice advice on student funding and nance advice for parents and carers opportunities to visit the University of Brighton resources provided on our website. Additional benets if you apply to the University of Brighton If you meet our entry requirements you can benet from guaranteed standard offers or interviews for many university courses. Additional support through the Compact Plus programme We recognise that not all students have the same opportunities, and for some people progression to university is more challenging. Students from groups that are currently under-represented in higher education can receive enhanced support through the Compact Plus programme. As well as all the services we provide through the Compact, as a student who is eligible for the Plus programme you will also get access to a range of events and activities: subject taster lectures and workshops summer and Saturday schools opportunities to shadow our students one-to-one support with writing your personal statement help in preparing for interviews. Plus programme students who go on to study at the University of Brighton may also be eligible for a Compact bursary and opportunities to work part-time for the university. Am I eligible for the Plus programme? To join the Plus programme your school or college must be a Compact partner of the university, and you should meet our eligibility criteria. Visit www.brighton. ac.uk/compact/plus to see full details. Applying to the University of Brighton through the Compact If you and the course you are applying for are eligible you should put one of these references in box 3, column F of your UCAS form: COMPACT for the University of Brighton Compact COMPACT PLUS for the University of Brighton Compact Plus. For Compact enquiries please contact compact@brighton.ac.uk or 01273 642813. For the Plus programme contact compactplus@brighton.ac.uk or 01273 641043.
Carl Grifths, Compact Liaison Ofcer and Cat Walsh, Compact Plus Programme Coordinator We run the University of Brighton Compact and the Plus programme which provide students, parents and staff at schools and colleges with impartial advice and support through activities such as talks and workshops. One of our Compact team may visit your school or college to provide guidance about higher education, writing a personal statement or submitting a strong application to university. We also run a wide range of subject tasters at the University of Brighton. The Plus programme provides extra support and special activities such as student shadowing designed for groups of students who are currently underrepresented at university. www.brighton.ac.uk/compact
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TYPES OF COURSE
The range of undergraduate course options at the University of Brighton includes honours degrees, foundation degrees, professional qualications and top-up degrees.
Honours degrees These courses involve three or four years of full-time study and lead to qualications such as BA(Hons), BSc(Hons), BEng(Hons) and LLB(Hons). Many of our honours degree courses involve work-based learning through workshops, short placements or up to a year in the workplace (usually your third year) where you apply the skills learned at university in real situations, gain valuable experience that looks great on your CV and make important contacts in industry. More than half our students also achieve a professional registration or exemption from professional exams when they graduate. Integrated masters degrees Some degree courses include an additional year of masters-level study. These courses are available in the subject areas of engineering (MEng), pharmacy (MPharm), chemistry (MChem), arts and design (MDes and MFA) and computing (MComp). Top-up degrees If you have an HND, foundation degree or professional qualication you can often top this up to an honours degree. Top-up degrees typically involve a year of full-time study but there are some that have been specially developed to be studied parttime whilst you are working. Foundation degrees Foundation degrees are vocational qualications that can be studied full or part-time. Most foundation degrees involve two years of full-time study. They are designed with help from employers, and you will be equipped with the skills needed to ourish in a range of exciting careers. Foundation degree graduates can continue studying and top up to an honours degree and at our partner colleges across Sussex. For more information about foundation degrees and studying at a partner college, visit www.brighton.ac.uk/partnercolleges. Professional qualications Many of our courses incorporate a professional accreditation. This may mean that graduates are licensed to practise, for example, as a nurse; are eligible to apply for membership of a professional body; or are exempt from professional exams. Engineering foundation year Brighton has one of the longest-running and most successful engineering foundation courses in the UK. It is offered as an integrated foundation year on the following degrees: Aeronautical Engineering BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering BEng(Hons) Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications BEng(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons).
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We have a thriving academic community of over 22,000 students, including almost 3,000 students from more than 100 countries outside the UK. This rich mix of nationalities and cultural backgrounds gives the university a truly international feel.
We are here to help We value the contribution that students from around the world make to the university community. We offer all our students a range of support designed to make the transition into student life as easy as possible. See pages 4245 for more on student support. Specic support for students paying international fees includes: the opportunity to apply for a range of University of Brighton scholarships, including dedicated international scholarships free membership to the International Students Society (ISS) guaranteed accommodation for all rst year international students when they have rmly accepted an academic offer and applied for a residence place by 8 August free orientation programme, including accommodation during the programme; a buddying scheme to match new international students with a current student when you arrive in the UK English language support during your rst year as a student, and if you are moving to the UK to start your course we also offer a free London Heathrow or London Gatwick transfer to the university at the beginning of the orientation programme. International Students Society and more You can meet other international students in the International Students Society (ISS) and share your interests in over 100 different national, interest, charitable and religious societies on campus. The ISS is run by international students and organises social events, cultural activities and outings throughout the year. You will automatically be part of the ISS for your campus.
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Orientation programme The orientation programme is held during the week before the start of term to give you a chance to settle into life at the university and in the UK, if you have just arrived. During the programme, you will see where you will be studying, meet university staff, look for accommodation if you have not already done so and make new friends. Information on accommodation, immigration, health, nance, travel and social activities is part of the programme. You can also attend sessions covering adapting to study in the UK and information about English language and culture. The programme is free for all students paying international tuition fees. We can meet you at London Heathrow or London Gatwick airports and arrange free travel on to the university for you, on a designated day before the programme. All international students who have rmly accepted an unconditional offer from the university will be sent information on the orientation programme. www.brighton.ac.uk/orientation
Im Alicia and you might meet me or one of my colleagues from the International Ofce, Richard, Andrew and Jo, in your country. We visit education exhibitions, schools, colleges and agent ofces, where you can meet us. We do individual counselling sessions and run pre-departure briengs to answer those last minute questions you may have. Our visits are a good chance for your family or sponsor to meet with a university representative in your own country. Going overseas for study is a big decision to make, and its our job to give you advice and information you need to make a well-informed choice. We can talk to you about the university, courses, fees, scholarships, living expenses, application procedures, student life and the city of Brighton as well as give general advice on studying in the UK. You can contact us in the International Ofce if youre not able to meet us in your country and well help you in any way we can. www.brighton.ac.uk/ international
The university has campuses in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. Each location has a distinct character but wherever youre based, youll be studying by the sea.
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Working in the UK during your course Our careers and work placements service can help you nd work that ts around your studies. Our immigration and visa specialists can advise you on the work your visa allows and help you through the visa process itself. www.brighton.ac.uk/careers visas@brighton.ac.uk Help meeting our entry requirements English language prociency Our degree courses are delivered and assessed in English. The UK Border Agency (UKBA) and the university will need you to meet their English language requirements for your chosen course. Please check individual course descriptions to conrm the English language entry requirements that apply to you. The UKBA requires prospective students who have not studied and been examined in English to provide evidence they have met the language requirement through a secure English language test (SELT), with an approved test provider. This evidence is required before we can issue you with a Conrmation of Acceptance of Studies or CAS number. Please note that SELT results are only valid for two years from the time the test is taken. You cannot apply for a Tier 4 visa using test results older than two years. As an alternative, the University of Brightons Language Institute can deliver its own English language test. The Language Institute also offers a range of academic pathway English courses, including pre-sessional courses aimed at different language levels. If you would like to know more about either English language tuition or the test, please contact us. www.brighton.ac.uk/learnenglish Please refer to the UKBA website for further details about their requirements. www.ukba.homeofce.gov.uk Academic entry requirements Our International College, located on our Moulsecoomb campus, provides subject specic and study-skills tuition to students from outside the European Union, to help you meet our academic requirements and prepare for university study here. Students at our International College are guaranteed progression to our courses when they successfully complete their preparation programme at the required level. www.brighton.ac.uk/ubic The University of Brightons International College is a trading name of Kaplan Brighton Limited (registered number 07331979) whose registered ofce is at 2nd Floor, Warwick Building, Kensington Village, Avonmore Road, London W14 8HQ. The International College is an afliated college of the University of Brighton. Cost of living Living costs vary according to individual circumstances. As a guide, the British Council estimates that the living expenses of an international student living outside London are likely to be around 800 per month. This includes basic living expenses such as accommodation, books and bills but not course tuition fees. www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife
English language support English language support is available to all international students in their rst year of study. The English language support programme offers a series of term-time lectures, classes and tutorials. It is designed to consolidate and develop your existing language skills to help you complete your day-to-day academic tasks. www.brighton.ac.uk/learnenglish
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International student tuition fees 201314 Undergraduate Fee each year From 10,900 From 12,900 1,760
Classroom based Laboratory/studio-based Industrial placement year
The fees listed above are for students starting their course in 2013.
Fees for 201415 courses will be published later in 2013; check www.brighton.ac.uk/money for the most up-to-date information.
The standard fees that international students pay are determined by the type of course. Some courses have non-standard fees. Please conrm the fee for your course at www.brighton.ac.uk/courses. International students tuition fee deposit All international students are required to pay a deposit of 1,000. Deposit payments must be paid before we can issue you with your CAS number and must be paid before 31 August 2014 for courses starting in September 2014. Paying your fees if you are a fully self-funded student You are liable to pay tuition fees from the rst day of your course following enrolment here. Tuition fees, for courses starting in September must be paid by 1 November each year. You can apply for a ve per cent discount (rebate) if your annual tuition fees are paid in full by 1 November of the relevant academic year. Eligibility conditions apply.
Alternatively, you can choose to pay your fees in up to six monthly instalments (October through to March). Fees can be paid on-line or by bank transfer, or you can pay by a recurring card agreement. Our tuition fees are generally subject to small annual inationary increases within regulatory limits (where applicable). Contact the universitys nance department on +44 (0)1273 642959 or by email at income@brighton.ac.uk for details about deposits, online or credit card payment, or bank transfer. Should I be paying international fees? If you are not sure if you should pay fees at the international rate, we will contact you during the application process to complete a fee assessment form. All cases are judged in accordance with the UK governments guidelines and are treated fairly and equally. Scholarships for undergraduate international students University of Brighton international scholarships are worth a 4,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of your course. 40 scholarships are offered each year. For the latest information about scholarships, the criteria for application and how to apply, visit www.brighton. ac.uk/international/scholarships.
Im Greg and I am an international student adviser based in Student Services. Moving to a new country to study is a rewarding experience which comes with lots of benets for your life and your career. Before you start, you need to complete a number of requirements, and thats where I can help. Its my job to help you understand how to apply for a visa to study in the UK, and the immigration process. Once here, many of our students decide to stay longer to undertake further study in the UK. If you nd yourself falling in love with Brighton and the UK, Ill be able to help you understand the criteria and the processes you need to complete in order to apply to extend your student visa. We know that your family will also have lots of questions; so whether theyve got questions about nance, visas or life in the UK, Im here to help them understand what to expect.
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In recent years, major changes have been introduced to the university tuition fee, student loan and student funding systems. More details and the latest information can be found on our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money.
Tuition fees for UK and EU students The tuition fees shown in the table below are for UK and EU students starting a university course for the rst time in the academic year 201314. Tuition fees are generally subject to a small annual increase in line with regulatory limits (where applicable). If you are entering higher education for the rst time and are studying part-time at the equivalent of 25 per cent or more of a full-time course, you can take out a government student loan to cover the cost of your tuition whilst you are studying. Part-time students should contact Registry (fees@brighton.ac.uk) for specic advice about part-time fees. Students on health professions and nursing courses Most students on health courses including nursing, midwifery, podiatry and physiotherapy do not pay their own tuition fees. Fees for these courses are paid by the NHS. See www.brighton.ac.uk/money for more information. Students from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man Island students pay fees at the same rate as UK and other EU students. You should contact the educational authority on your island for advice about nancial help with tuition fees. International students Please see page 59 for advice about tuition fees for international students. Whats included in our tuition fee? The professional and applied nature of many of our courses can mean additional costs are involved. For example you may need to have a health or criminal record check. Part-time students Most part-time courses are charged on a pro rata basis according to the number of credits taken so your fees will vary depending on how many modules you take each academic year, and their credit value.
Fees for 201415 courses will be published in autumn 2013; check www.brighton.ac.uk/money for the most up-to-date information.
If you are eligible for a tuition fee loan then you will not need to pay tuition fees up front. See information about the student loan for tuition fees on page 62 for more details. University of Brighton tuition fees 201314 Undergraduate course Industrial placement year Brighton and Sussex Medical School Fees per year 9,000 750 9,000
Full-time students If you are entering higher education for the rst time, you can take out a student loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees. See page 62 for eligibility and other details. A salaried industrial placement year is an option in the second or third year of many of our courses.
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Other courses require the use of specialist materials and eld trips. Where these costs are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are covered by the tuition fee. These costs are specic to each course; you can nd out more from the school providing your course. Additional course costs You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose, for example for eld trips or materials. These costs are not included in your tuition fee and you will need to pay for these in addition to your fees. Please check directly with the school that provides your course about these possible additional costs before you apply so that you can budget accordingly. General study costs Whatever course you choose you should expect to pay some additional study related costs on top of tuition fees. It is a good idea to budget for the cost of books, photocopying and printing for example. Living costs Where you choose to live and how you live will play a big part in determining how much money you will need while you are studying. You will also need to consider costs like accommodation, travel, clothes, food, phone, insurance and your social life. See our website for advice about costs of this kind, and living on a student budget. www.brighton.ac.uk/moneymatters
Concerned about money? If you are concerned about your nancial situation at any time when you are a student here, please contact the Student Advice Service. Our service is condential and non-judgemental. 01273 642888 studentadvice@brighton.ac.uk More online help and advice www.moneysavingexpert.com/students www.ucas.com/students/studentnance Student funding bodies If you normally live in England Student Finance England 0845 300 5090 www.direct.gov.uk/studentnance If you normally live in Scotland Student Awards Agency for Scotland 0300 555 0505 www.saas.gov.uk If you normally live in Wales Student Finance Wales 0845 602 8845 www.studentnancewales.co.uk If you normally live in Northern Ireland Student Finance Northern Ireland 0845 600 0662 www.studentnanceni.co.uk If you are from a country of the EU Student Finance Services 0141 243 3570 www.sfengland.slc.co.uk/full-time-study/ eu-students/how-and-when-to-apply. aspx
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Depending on your circumstances you could be eligible for nancial support from the government or from the University of Brighton. Please check our website for the latest advice and further details. We have summarised the help available below, using 201314 gures to show how the system works.
Funding available for UK full-time undergraduate students table Household income 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 42,620 42,875 45,000 50,000 55,000 60,000 62,132 65,000 Non-repayable maintenance grant 3,387 2,441 1,494 547 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Maintenance loan for living costs 3,862 4,335 4,808 5,282 5,530 5,555 5,341 4,836 4,331 3,826 3,610 (+) 3,610 Total 7,249 6,776 6,302 5,829 5,580 5,555 5,341 4,836 4,331 3,826 3,610 3,610
GOVERNMENT FUNDING
Full-time student from the UK The governments funding package for UK students starting courses in 2013 includes student loans for tuition fees and living costs and grants that do not need to be paid back. Full-time undergraduate students who are normally resident in the UK and who are studying a university-level course for the rst time are eligible for this package. Student loan for tuition fees Eligible students can get a loan to cover the cost of tuition, which they start to pay back from the April after completing or leaving their course, and they are earning over 21,000 a year. Students starting courses in 2013 are not required to make any repayments until after April 2016. Any outstanding loan will be written off 30 years after it becomes eligible for repayment. See our website for advice on how the repayment system works. www.brighton.ac.uk/money
Source: www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/policy-information/student-support-information-notices.aspx
The table above reproduced from the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills website, illustrates the kind of support available to students living away from home and studying outside London. Maintenance loan for living costs This loan is available to help you with living costs such as food, accommodation and travel whilst you are studying. For students starting in 2014 a loan of up to 5,555 a year will be available to students living away from home and studying outside of London. Students continuing to live in a parents home whilst studying can borrow up to 4,418. The amount you can borrow to help with living costs is determined by your household income. Non-repayable maintenance grant Depending on your household income you could also be eligible for a maintenance grant. You can use this grant to help with living costs such as food, accommodation and travel. This grant does NOT need to be paid back. The amount you receive as a grant is based on your household income. Students with a household income of up to 25,000 will be entitled to a full grant of 3,387 a year. Students with a household income of between 25,000 and 42,600 will be entitled to a grant of between 3,387 and 50.
Extra support Additional support is available in the form of supplementary grants for students with disabilities, for students with children or other dependants, and for care leavers. Disabled students allowances Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs) are extra nancial help available to disabled students studying on a full and part-time basis. DSAs do not depend on income and do not need to be repaid. Advice for students with existing qualications Government policy means that if you already have a degree or other higher education qualication and you choose to study for another qualication at the same or lower level (ELQ) you will not normally be eligible for government funding such as grants, and living cost and tuition fee loans. The Student Support Regulations make an exception for students taking courses in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, architecture, social work and undergraduate Initial Teacher Training (ITT). Students will continue to be eligible for loans for living costs, even if they already hold an equivalent or higher level qualication. If you have concerns about whether this issue could affect you please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk.
Part-time students from the UK Part-time students no longer have to pay tuition fees up front. If you are an eligible part-time student who is studying for at least 25 per cent of the time of a full-time course, you can apply for a student loan of up to 6,750 a year to cover the cost of your tuition whilst you are studying. Part-time students are eligible for the Disabled Student Allowance but they are not eligible for government grants or loans to help cover living costs. Part-time students are eligible to be considered for nancial support from the University of Brighton. Please see www.brighton.ac.uk/money for details. Students from another EU country EU students from outside the UK who meet the eligibility criteria can take out a loan to cover the cost of tuition whilst they are studying. You will not generally be entitled to help with your living costs through UK government loans and grants. Students from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man Contact the education authority on your island for advice about help with living costs. Students on health professions and nursing courses These courses have separate tuition fee and funding arrangements. The funding package includes a non-means-tested reduced rate maintenance loan, meanstested NHS bursary and a non-meanstested grant from the NHS.
Im Nicolette and Im a member of the Student Advice Service, based at our Grand Parade campus. I run drop-in sessions every day, where I provide students with advice on anything and everything thats affecting them. I also refer queries to specialist colleagues, for instance international advisers who help with visa queries and dedicated housing and debt advisers based in the university. A major part of my job involves money issues. I give talks on the importance of budgeting and run regular workshops to help students successfully complete applications for funding like student loans. The Student Advice Service is here to help all students at the university. Our services are free and condential. By getting in touch with us early, students can reduce the impact of all kinds of issues on their wellbeing and on their studies. I nd this aspect of my job the most rewarding.
MONEY: FUNDING
Student loan repayment This is how the student loan repayment system works for students starting courses in 2012 and later.

Proposed student loan repayment system table Salary Amount of salary from which 9 per cent will be deducted 4,000 9,000 14,000 19,000 24,000 29,000 34,000 39,000 Monthly repayment
Students will be required to pay back their student loans when they are earning over 21,000 a year. Repayments are set at nine per cent of income above 21,000 and start once they have completed or left the course. So for example, on a salary of 25,000, the nine per cent would apply to 4,000 of income. This would equate to a repayment of 30 per month. If salary falls below 21,000 repayments stop for example because of a career break or a period of unemployment. Repayments start again when earnings go over 21,000. Loan repayments will be deducted from salary, normally through the tax system. Any outstanding loan will be written off 30 years after it becomes eligible for repayment.
25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 55,000 60,000
30.00 67.50 105.00 142.50 180.00 217.50 255.00 292.50
Source: www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@educ/documents/ digitalasset/dg_201963.pdf
The following table, reproduced from the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills website, illustrates how the government proposes the repayment system will work.
If you delay applying for funding you should be aware that your student nance may not be available to you at the start of term and you will need to make adequate provisions for this.
What is the rate of interest on a student loan? Whilst a student is at university and up until the April after they leave university or college, interest on the student loan will be applied at ination (RPI Retail Price Index) plus three per cent. From the April after leaving university or college, interest will be applied at RPI for graduates earning below 21,000. For graduates earning between 21,000 and 41,000 interest will be applied between RPI and RPI plus three per cent on a gradual scale depending on income. For graduates earning above 41,000, interest will be applied at RPI plus three per cent.
How do I apply for student funding? You dont need to wait until you have been offered a place at university to apply for your student funding. You can apply online at www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-studentnance. We strongly recommend applying early for your student funding. You will need to make sure that you have sent in all the evidence Student Finance England require. Dont wait for them to ask for evidence to support your application. The quickest and safest method of applying is online. If you are sending documents in the post, make sure you send them recorded delivery and mark each document with your customer reference number. Check what the processing times are for applications and if you havent heard, phone Student Finance England regularly for updates on your application. Contact them on 0845 300 50 90 and ensure you have all your paperwork to hand.
Apply online at www.gov.uk/ student-nance.
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON FUNDING

University of Brighton bursaries The University of Brighton provides a range of bursaries to students ordinarily resident in England. A bursary is money or other support awarded on the basis of nancial need that does not have to be paid back when you complete your course. Our bursaries can help you to cover the cost of fees, books, equipment, university accommodation, travel, study aids, childcare and other study-related costs. The nancial support we provide through bursaries is carefully targeted. University of Brighton bursaries provide support to young people leaving local authority care, students from low-income families and students from neighbourhoods where fewer people than average go to university. We also provide bursaries for students from lower income families studying architecture, pharmacy and teaching. Depending on your circumstances you could be eligible for more than one bursary. We also provide a bursary for eligible students from EU countries outside the UK.
It is a package made up of a cash bursary, reduced fees and discounts for university services including accommodation. The University of Brighton care leavers bursary is funded by the National Scholarship Programme. It does not need to be repaid. It is available to full-time students. Widening access bursary This bursary is for students from families with a household income of up to and including 25,000 a year (this is also the income level at which families qualify for free school meals). This bursary is a package made up of a cash bursary, reduced fees and discounts for university services including accommodation. The University of Brighton widening access bursary is funded by the National Scholarship Programme. It does not need to be repaid. It is available to full-time students. If you are a part-time home or EU student you may be eligible for a fee waiver based on the course load you are taking. Part-time widening access bursary The part-time bursary consists of a pro rata fee reduction of up to 2,250 in the rst year of your course. You would qualify for 2,250 off your fees if you were to take 75 per cent of the modules of a full-time course. EU widening access bursary This bursary is for EU students that qualify for a tuition fee loan from (EU) Student Finance. If eligible a 3,000 fee waiver is applied in year 1 of the course.
Access to architecture, pharmacy and teaching bursaries These bursaries from the university are designed to support students on specic courses and from lower income families who wish to pursue careers in these professions. These are cash bursaries. They do not need to be repaid. They are available to full-time students. Find out more To nd out if you are eligible for a bursary, how to apply and more about payment procedures visit our website. www.brighton.ac.uk/money University of Brighton scholarships The University of Brighton provides a range of scholarships which recognise and reward academic and sporting merit. There are also dedicated scholarships for international students. Merit scholarships These scholarships recognise outstanding academic performance in end-ofyear assessments. In 2013, 50 merit scholarships worth 1,000 were awarded to eligible students at the end of years 1 and 2 of their course. Sports scholarships We are committed to developing sporting excellence among our students. The sports scholarship scheme is designed to help students develop their full sporting potential by giving them the necessary exibility and support to train and compete at the highest level while achieving an academic qualication. The scheme includes: elite athletes scholarships talented sports performers scholarships disabled athletes scholarships. www.brighton.ac.uk/scholarships
For eligibility criteria and further details of our bursaries visit www.brighton.ac.uk/bursaries.
Care leavers bursary This bursary is for students who are under the age of 25 and who have been cared for by a local authority for at least 13 weeks since the age of 14 and/or are living in supported accommodation and eligible for a Foyer university bursary.
MONEY: STUDENT LIFE ON A BUDGET

We have provided this general breakdown of typical living costs for a student at Brighton to help you plan your budget. These are some of the costs you can expect to pay as an undergraduate on a full-time course. These costs are provided for guidance only and depending on your lifestyle you may need more or less. We run a website www.brighton.ac.uk/ moneymatters which contains online budgeting tools, shopping and recycling advice and news bulletins to remind students when to apply for loans and funding.
Accommodation All costs quoted are for 2013. Weekly cost Catered halls Self-catered halls 138159 125150 Annual costs 5,3826,201 4,8756,500 Contract (weeks) 39/40 weeks 39/40/50 weeks
The cost of halls includes electricity, heating, water rates and the internet where available. You will need to buy a TV licence if you want to watch TV in your room. If you are in catered halls you will also need to budget for the cost of food at weekends and during holidays. Price details of individual halls are provided at www.brighton.ac.uk/ accommodation. Average weekly cost From 90 to 120 approx weekly equivalent Average annual cost Varies from 4,140 5,520 Contract (weeks) 46 weeks
Unihomes (house and ats leased to the university by private owners)
Rents for unihomes include contents insurance but do not include utility bills unless otherwise stated in your contract. You will need to buy a TV licence if you want to watch TV and also budget for utilities, food and travel. Average weekly cost 95 Average annual cost 4,940
Private accommodation
Rents for private accommodation do not include utility bills or insurance unless otherwise stated in your contract. Contracts are generally for six or 12 months. You will need to buy a TV licence if you want to watch TV and budget for utilities, food and travel. Utility bills All costs quoted are for 2013. Average monthly cost Gas and electricity Water rates Television licence Council tax Not applicable if the housing is solely occupied by students 60 Average annual cost 720
Travel All costs quoted are for 2013. Brighton One week Bus Eastbourne Four weeks Bus Hastings Four weeks Bus 42 13 weeks 126 52 weeks 460 44 13 weeks 132 52 weeks 528 10.50 Student Saver Term (three month) 110 Student Saver Annual 350 Student Saver
Additional costs per week Halls 510 0 2040 10 5 5 1050 0.70/1.40/1.50 2.804.00 1.55 1.90 1 1.90 Off-campus 510 1.50 40 10 5 5 1050
Phone Contents insurance Food, domestic items, toiletries Clothing Laundry Books and equipment Entertainment Tea/coffee/cappuccino Meal from canteen menu Soup and roll from the canteen Lined writing pad Ring binder folder Box le
Based on information provided by University of Brighton student ambassadors.
MONEY: STUDENT LIFE ON A BUDGET

University of Brighton help and advice Our student advice service provides tailored nancial advice relating to your specic circumstances as well as information on money management. Once you are a student here we can guide you through the eligibility criteria and application processes for grants, student loans and other funds. There are a number of additional funds to help students in certain circumstances and we can help you access these if you are eligible. We can also help you minimise nancial stress by coaching you on money management techniques. We offer regular one-to-one sessions and group workshops across all our campuses. Help online On our website you can nd practical information and advice to help you maximise your income and minimise your expenditure. The site has useful information on: funding and fees welfare benets advice on debt how to live on a budget student discounts part-time work. Find out more visit www.brighton.ac.uk/ moneymatters.
Im Andrew Keeffe and Im the universitys Community Liaison and Housing Advice Ofcer. I have over 10 years of experience in the housing and support eld and its my job to make sure our students have access to advice and support they may need to resolve housing and other community issues they encounter. Students can phone or email me, come to one of my regular drop-in sessions or book a face-to-face appointment with me. I make sure I get out to each of our campuses regularly so I am as accessible to as many students as possible. Students are often also referred to me by the Students Union, and by my colleagues in Accommodation and Hospitality Services. I also work closely with the universitys community liaison manager. The university works with local councils and agencies such as Environmental Health Service to encourage good relations between our students and other members of the local community.
WHERE TO LIVE
We understand nding the right type of accommodation is very important. We have university accommodation ofces in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. We care about where our students live and our aim is to ensure everyone has access to well-priced, good quality accommodation thats right for them.
We are here to help all students and provide advice and guidance throughout your time studying here. If you have any queries please contact the accommodation team and we will be happy to help. These are your accommodation options. Living at home If you are local to the area, you may prefer to continue living at home you wont be alone if you choose this option around a quarter of our students studying for a rst degree live at home. You can still join in all the campus activities and youll have plenty of chances to make new friends. If your home is a commutable distance from the university and benets from good transport links you should conrm the contact time required for your course before you apply for a hall place. Some students nd commuting from home easier and more cost effective. Living in a rented at or house Around 40 per cent of our rst years live in private sector accommodation and many students prefer the independence and exibility this offers. If you opt for this path you get to choose your location, type of housing and the people you live with. We have our own private sector database called www.yourstudentpad.co.uk for the exclusive use of students. It has details of landlords who have registered with us and met our Code of Standards. Brighton & Hove City Council and Hastings Council also run landlord accreditation schemes to promote good standards of rented accommodation. Whatever your query, the accommodation team are here to support and advise students taking this option. Unihomes university-managed houses and ats We manage more than 300 rooms in shared houses and ats in Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings. These properties are privately owned but we have signed a contract with the landlords to manage the properties on their behalf. This means that you deal with and pay your rent to the university. These properties are made available to returning students at the start of the new year and to rst years joining the university in September. Living in halls of residence We have more than 2,000 places in halls (self-contained student blocks) in six locations in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. We offer different types of hall accommodation, many with catered packages at some of the best prices in the south-east. Our aim is to offer all rst year undergraduate students who meet our application criteria a place in halls. However, due to high demand for places on our courses, we regret we are unable to guarantee a place in halls for everyone who applies. If you are not offered a place in halls we can help you secure private sector accommodation. Homestay Homestay enables you to live with a local household. This could be with a family, a couple or a single person, and can be catered or self-catered. Many students choose homestay accommodation because it provides a supportive home environment as you settle into university life.
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OUR ACCOMMODATION SERVICE

The accommodation service is part of Accommodation and Hospitality Services. We are accessible and friendly and work to support all University of Brighton students at all stages of their academic career.

Contact us Were open from 10am4pm, MondayFriday, throughout the year. Brighton 01273 644100 accommodation@brighton.ac.uk Eastbourne 01273 643810 accomeastbourne@brighton.ac.uk Hastings 01273 644631 accomhastings@brighton.ac.uk Find out more www.brighton.ac.uk/accommodation Theres more online about our accommodation service, living in halls, unihomes and the private sector. www.yourstudentpad.co.uk Housing advice and accommodation to rent exclusively for students from the universities of Brighton and Sussex.
Sussex Police Liaison Ofcer PC Lee Cook works full-time with the university, across all ve of our campuses.
We have three accommodation ofces, in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. We provide a free and condential service to all students. We have a Housing Advice Ofcer who can provide information and advice about living in private rented accommodation. We offer advice on nding and renting accommodation in the private sector. We manage the application and allocation processes for our halls of residence. We manage unihomes properties in Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings. We run www.yourstudentpad.co.uk where you can look for affordable, safe accommodation in the private sector. We provide a house hunting support service which can help you nd suitable accommodation in the private sector. We work with the local councils to ensure students have access to good quality housing in the private sector. We provide housing advice and support to all our students.
We are part of and support the Universities UK Student Accommodation Code. The code covers, among other matters, health and safety, maintenance and repair, and relationships between managers and student tenants. www.thesac.org.uk
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LIVING IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR

Many of our students prefer the independence and choice offered by accommodation in the private rented sector.
Key facts More students choose to live in the private rented sector than any other at the University of Brighton. Living in the private sector offers genuine independence, choice of location and type of accommodation and choice of housemates. You can choose accommodation that meets your budget. You will need to pay a deposit and rent up front. We are here to provide you with help and guidance whenever you need it. We recommend always getting in touch with us rst if you are considering renting in the private sector and using www.yourstudentpad.co.uk rather than commercial letting agents. Our code of standards for landlords We require all landlords who register and advertise properties with us to sign up to our code of standards. The code requires landlords to commit to high standards of behaviour towards tenants and good levels of safety and security in their properties. We expect all our students to be respectful to the communities in which they live at all times. Online help www.yourstudentpad.co.uk Studentpad is an online student accommodation service providing comprehensive advice about housing matters as well as details of houses, ats, lodgings and halls available for rent in and around Brighton, Hastings and Eastbourne. This is a service exclusively for University of Brighton and University of Sussex students, you will need to contact us at accommodation@brighton.ac.uk for the password before you can access it. House hunting guide We produce a house hunting guide with advice on nding and renting property in the private sector. Read this essential guide before you begin your accommodation search, its packed with useful information to guide you through the process of choosing the right home. Download the house hunting guide from www.brighton.ac.uk/accommodation. House hunting service Our house hunting service gives you the opportunity to get housing advice and meet other students who are interested in sharing private sector accommodation. Once your student status is conrmed, we will give you access to a special University of Brighton Facebook group where you can meet the accommodation team as well as other rst year students who are also looking for private sector accommodation. Subject to demand, we also hold drop-in sessions called meet-ups in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings so that you can form groups with other students and have staff on hand for advice and support. Private sector rental lists will also be available on these days. Find housemates and friends online Once you have accepted an offer from us youll be invited to join our campus Facebook groups where you can chat with other new students, and from June 2014 you will be able to access studentcentral, our online learning environment. You can also get advice from our current students about what it is like to live in Brighton, Eastbourne or Hastings before you get here.
Beki Gowing Textiles with Business Studies BA(Hons) I didnt get into halls in my rst year. I didnt know anyone at Brighton so I used the message boards on www.yourstudentpad. co.uk to form a house hunting group with four other girls. We found houses on studentpad and other websites. We arranged to look at six houses in Brighton, and agreed on one in Hanover. After talking it through with my parents I paid my rst months rent and deposit (thanks student overdraft) in at my bank the next day. My rst year was amazing. I got to live close to campus, which was handy as I had loads to carry to university every day. The house was close to town so I didnt have to pay for taxis home after a night out. The private sector can seem daunting, but there are lots of positives, including choosing where you live and who you live with.
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What it costs The cost of rented accommodation will depend upon where you live, facilities and the number of tenants sharing. 2013 average rent levels Brighton 1-bed at 160 per week Shared house 95 per person per week Eastbourne 1-bed at 135 per week Shared house 75 to 80 per person per week Hastings 1-bed at 130 per week 4-bed house 85 per person per week. What else to budget for Over and above rent, you should also budget for: a deposit, payable to your landlord in advance heating, lighting and other utilities contents insurance for your belongings TV licence food and travel costs. Popular areas to live Brighton Brighton & Hove is a compact city with excellent public transport links. This means our three campuses are easily accessible from across the city and you have lots of choice about where to live. Eastbourne Our Eastbourne campus is located in the Meads and easily accessible by foot, bike or public transport from the town centre and the Old Town. There is lots of private rented accommodation in different areas of the town. Hastings Our Hastings campus is in the town centre, close to the railway station, shopping centre and beach. St Leonards, where Robert Tressell Hall is located, is within comfortable walking and cycling distance of this campus and also has its own railway station. There is a good choice of private rented accommodation for students living in Hastings.
Council tax You will be exempt from paying council tax if you live in halls of residence or in a house or at wholly occupied by full-time students. The council will need to see a certicate from the university conrming details of your student status. We expect all our students to be respectful to the communities in which they live at all times.
UNIHOMES
Unihomes are houses and ats leased to the university by private owners. We sign a contract with the owners to manage the properties on their behalf. This means that students living in unihomes deal with the university and pay their rent directly to the university.
Key facts Like private rented accommodation but you deal with the university rather than a private landlord. The property reaches our high safety standards. Also offered to returning students. The accommodation team manage over 300 rooms in shared houses and ats in Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings. All unihomes meet high safety standards and are regularly visited by university staff. They are also close to our campuses and are well served by public transport. Unihomes vary in size, but typically have three to ve bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities, kitchen and communal areas. Good if you prefer to live in the wider community, close to local amenities and facilities. Rooms vary in size and are let on individual 46-week contracts which run from September to July. Like living in the private sector, students choosing a unihome do so on the understanding that the household has a collective responsibility to arrange and pay for the supply of utilities like gas and electricity. What it costs From around 4,200 to 6,000 a year depending on the package as some rents are all inclusive. From approximately 90 to 120 per week. All rents include broadband internet provision and personal belongings insurance cover of up to 5,000. Payment of the rst instalment of rent is required in advance. No damage deposit required. What else to budget for Electricity, gas, water and any other household costs. Food and travel.
We are working to increase the number of ats and houses we offer through the unihomes scheme. For more information on cost of living, money matters and budgeting please see page 6668.
LIVING IN OUR HALLS

We have halls of residence on four sites in Brighton, one in Eastbourne and one in Hastings. The following two pages show maps and locations of halls in relation to our campuses.
Key facts All halls accommodation is mixed sex. All students share kitchen and communal areas and standard rooms share bath/ shower facilities. Rent includes insurance and utility bills. Over 60 per cent of the rooms have en suite facilities. There are laundry facilities on each site. All rooms are fully furnished and centrally heated. All of our rooms have internet access. There is a mix of catered and selfcatered halls available. Catered halls provide a hot and cold breakfast buffet between 7.309.30am and an evening meal served between 5.307.30pm, from MondayFriday during term time. The catered service is not provided at weekends or during holidays. What else to budget for You may have to budget for travel to and from your campus. If you have a TV in your room youll need a TV licence. Food even if you live in catered halls you will also have to budget for food at weekends and during holidays. Rent levels for 20142015 will be conrmed in 2014 when they will be published online. Students holding an offer of a course place will also be contacted with this information before applying for accommodation. Applying for halls If you apply to study on a course at the University of Brighton via UCAS by 15 January and receive an offer of a place, we will provide you with information regarding your accommodation options. We will let you by email when you can apply for a place in halls, provide details of the deadlines you need to meet, and the criteria you must meet to be eligible for a place in halls.
Our website provides the latest advice on halls application deadlines and eligibility criteria. Not everyone is eligible to apply for places in our halls.
What it costs In 2013 rent levels for a single room on all sites varied from 97159 a week. Rents for halls include insurance and utility bills. The cost of catered halls includes breakfast and evening meal from MondayFriday during term time. Brighton and Eastbourne halls include free off peak membership of university tness facilities.
Visit our website for 360o tours of our halls of residence accommodation.
Applying for halls checklist 1. Accept our offer of a place on one of our courses. 2. Make sure you are eligible for a place in halls. 3. Apply for halls by the advertised deadline. 4. Conrm your place on one of our courses by the halls application deadline. 5. Wait to hear if you will be offered a place in halls.
We are investing over 40 million into improving and extending our Varley Park halls of residence. This will provide state-of-the-art accommodation and facilities.
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OPEN DAYS 20132014

Open days are an opportunity for you to tour the campus, attend subject presentations, view the facilities and have a look at our student accommodation.
Open days for 2014 entry
5 October 2013 Eastbourne campus, Hillbrow Physical education with QTS, sport and exercise science, sport studies, sport business management, sport coaching, sport journalism, international event management, international hospitality management, retail management/marketing, international travel management, international tourism management. Brighton: Moulsecoomb campus Accounting, business, nance, international business, law, architecture, interior architecture, computing, mathematics, construction, civil engineering, built environment, building surveying, engineering (mechanical, aeronautical, automotive and electrical), product design, geography, geology, environment, media, life sciences, pharmacy. Eastbourne campus, Darley Road Nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, podiatry and occupational therapy. Brighton: Falmer campus Education, teaching, nursing, paramedic practice, literature, language, linguistics, media, social sciences, criminology, social policy, social science, substance misuse intervention, politics and psychology. Brighton: Grand Parade campus Humanities. History of art and design degree programmes: visual culture, history of design, society and culture, history of decorative arts and crafts, museum and heritage studies, fashion and dress history, lm and screen studies. Hastings campus Applied social science, business, computing, education, history and joint honours, broadcast journalism, broadcast media, digital post production, radio production, television production. Brighton: Grand Parade campus Graphic design and illustration. Brighton: Grand Parade campus Fine art, critical practice, painting, printmaking, sculpture, performance, photography, moving image, digital music and sound art. Brighton: Grand Parade campus Fashion and textiles. Design and craft. Brighton: Grand Parade campus Photography, moving image, digital music and sound arts. Graphic design and illustration. Hastings campus Applied social science, business, computing, education, history and joint honours, broadcast journalism, broadcast media, digital post production, radio production, television production. Hastings campus Applied social science, business, computing, education, history and joint honours, broadcast journalism, broadcast media, digital post production, radio production, television production.
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Faculties and schools hold subject-specic open days too. Check the website for details. Enquiries 01273 644644 visits@brighton.ac.uk www.brighton.ac.uk/opendays
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This timeline provides you with general advice about what you need to do and by when as you go through the process of becoming a full-time undergraduate student here. Make sure you conrm the full details of the deadlines and processes that relate to your application by checking our website and those of UCAS and the relevant student funding body, eg Student Finance England.
days include subject and nance talks and student-led tours of our accommodation and facilities. When you visit, try to make time to look around the local area as well as our campus. Book online at www.brighton.ac.uk/opendays. September UCAS applications for courses starting in 2014 are accepted from mid-September onwards. Narrow down your shortlist of universities and begin your UCAS application. You should do this online at www.ucas.com. Book on to university autumn open days. Book online at www.brighton.ac.uk/opendays. October We hold university open days in October and November across all our campuses. These open days include subject and nance talks, and student-led tours of our accommodation and facilities. When you visit, try to make time to look around the local area as well as our campus. See www.brighton.ac.uk/ opendays for more details. 15 October is the UCAS deadline for applications to the Brighton and Sussex Medical School. November You may have attended open days at universities that interest you, there are also more open days in the autumn. At Brighton there are open days for all courses at all of our campuses over the summer. These open Attend interviews. University interviews generally take place between November and March. Brighton courses that involve an interview as part of the selection process include arts and design, humanities, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy and teaching. Like us on Facebook University of Brighton and follow us on Twitter @uniofbrighton to keep in touch and get news, advice and reminders. December Complete your online UCAS application. The ofcial deadline for UCAS applications for 2014 entry is 15 January. However many schools and colleges set an earlier deadline date. You should check whether your school or college does this.
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In the spring You will have shortlisted your universities and courses in the subject areas that interest you. UCAS listings of courses available in 2014 became available from May. You will have visited university websites and read prospectuses, research courses, teaching and learning approaches, facilities, student support and university locations. Meet our education liaison team. You can come and talk to us at an HE fair or if you live in London, the south-east or the Channel Islands, we may be visiting your school or college. See our website for details www.brighton.ac.uk/prospective. Over the summer
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January 15 January is the main UCAS deadline for applications for courses starting in 2014. Apply for student funding. To ensure that you receive funding by the start of your course, make sure that you apply early to the relevant student funding body, eg Student Finance England. You do not need to wait until you have been offered a place on a course to apply for funding. Find out more about student life at Brighton. Between January and May many courses at Brighton hold post-application open days. These events are smaller than our autumn events and give you an opportunity to see the facilities you will use on your course, talk to tutors, and meet students and other people who have applied for the same course.
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We make offers to students from September 2013 onward. However, most offers of places are made in the spring term. This is a very busy period for us, when we are dealing with thousands of applications every week. If you havent heard from us and you have concerns, please contact the admissions team we are here to help. February You can start our nursing courses in February and September each year. UCAS Extra runs between February and June and provides applicants who are not holding any offers with a further chance to apply for courses which still have vacancies. March Think about your accommodation options: we will send you our accommodation guide. If you are eligible to apply for halls you can do so online from March, well contact you to tell you how to do this. Find out more www.brighton.ac.uk/ accommodation. April In April and May you will have to make your rst (rm) and second (insurance) choice of course and university and conrm it with UCAS. May We send out invitations by email to apply for a university halls of residence place from mid-February. If you have not heard from us by May, please contact us while there is still time for you to apply.
June Log on to studentcentral. Once you have accepted an offer of a place here youll get access to our online learning environment. Studentcentral can help you manage your workload and your life once youre here. Before you arrive you have access to a special area on studentcentral with personalised new student information including important dates, checklists and FAQs. You can also use the new student discussion board and meet other new students online before you arrive. Final deadline for international student applications for undergraduate courses is in June. The UK and EU application deadline for our halls of residence is also in June. To conrm deadlines and your eligibility for halls please visit www. brighton.ac.uk/accommodation. August The application deadline for our halls of residence for international and BSMS undergraduate students in August. Once you have all your results we will conrm your place on a course here. Key If you havent done quite as well as you needed to you may still be able to secure a place at Brighton through UCAS Clearing, which takes place in mid-August. If you have applied, we will conrm whether you have a place in halls.
Our house-hunting service runs in August and September for students looking for private rented accommodation. Log on to studentcentral. Once you have conrmed your place, you can use studentcentral to conrm when and where you will need to be during the rst week of your course. September Some courses start before the ofcial beginning of the universitys autumn term. You can check the start date of your course on studentcentral. As the rst day of autumn term approaches, well post more information on studentcentral about whats going to be happening during your rst week, including enrolment processes. Make sure you attend welcome week, held in late September, where you will complete your university enrolment, begin your course, attend induction activities and enjoy the events the Students Union puts on for new students.
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GENERAL INDEX
A AZ course nder 02 Accommodation service 42, 70 Admissions enquiries 42 Alumni association 45, 47 Applying through UCAS 50 B Beepurple 42 Brighton 14 Budgeting 66 C Care leavers 42 Career-focused 08 Careers service 42 Chaplaincy 42 Childcare 42 Compact 55 Computing and media 43 Counselling 43 Course nder 02 Courses at Eastbourne 34 Courses at Falmer 18 Courses at Grand Parade 22 Courses at Hastings 40 Courses at Moulsecoomb 26 D Disability and dyslexia 43 E Eastbourne 30 Eastbourne campus 32 English language support 44 Enrolment 51 Entry requirements 52 Excellence awards 06 F Falmer campus 16 Fees and costs 60 Funding 62, 64 Funding, University of Brighton 65 G Grand Parade campus 20 H Hastings 36 Hastings campus 38 Health 44 How to apply 50 How to nd us 81 I Immigration 44 International students 57 L Libraries 44 Living here 69 Living in our halls 74 Living in the private sector 71 M Map 7576 Money 60 Moulsecoomb campus 24 O Offers 51 Open days 77 P Private sector accommodation 7172 Professional approach 08 S Social media 44 Sport and tness 46 Student Advice Service 44 Student life on a budget 66 Studentcentral 44 Students Union 45, 46 Study support 44 Support for you 42 T Timeline 78 Types of course 56 U Unihomes 73 V Visa advice 44 Volunteering 42, 47 W Where to live 69 Produced by Marketing and Communications Photography by Andrew Weekes and Jim Holden Printed by Sterling, registered to environmental standards ISO 14001 September 2013
This guide is available in alternative formats on request.

This guide was printed in September 2013. The University of Brighton makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of this guide and will take all reasonable steps to provide the courses and services described in it and in supplementary documentation. It cannot, however, guarantee their provision in the event of circumstances beyond its control (such as lack of demand, changes in government policy or industrial action) but in such an event, will make reasonable effort to provide a suitable alternative. In accepting any offer of a place, you consent to incorporation of this notice as a term of contract between you and the university. All students are required to abide by the universitys regulations which are available on request.
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Making your way to Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings Train journey times from London range from 5090 minutes. Trains run along the south coast and link Brighton with Hove, Worthing and Portsmouth to the west and Lewes, Eastbourne and Hastings to the east. Gatwick international airport is half an hour by road and rail from Brighton, with Eastbourne and Hastings between 3060 mins further along the coast. The M23 connects Gatwick to Brighton and the London-Brighton rail link passes through the airport which has its own station. Heathrow international airport is on the M25 which connects with the M23 at junction 7. There is a direct coach link to Gatwick or you can take the underground from Heathrow to London Victoria for trains and coaches to Brighton and Eastbourne, or London Charing Cross for trains direct to Hastings.
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