The University of Brighton is a modern university on England's south coast, with campuses in Brighton and Eastbourne. It is best known for art and design, pharmacy, engineering, computing, sport and business, with placements built into many degrees. Choose it for a creative or applied degree in one of the UK's most colourful seaside cities.
Brighton, United Kingdom
Official website: brighton.ac.uk
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Among the UK's leading art schools, with a history back to 1859
Over 70% world-leading or excellent (REF 2021)
Seafront city an hour from London
£16,000 – £19,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£11,000 – £14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on brighton.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc International Business Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc Civil Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MA Graphic Design
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MPharm Pharmacy
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
School of Art — one of the UK's oldest art schools, founded in 1859.
Pharmacy — a long-established school with strong NHS links.
Sport and exercise science — based on the Eastbourne campus by the sea.
Brighton — a creative, liberal seaside city with a large student population.
Design graduates work at studios, agencies and brands across Brighton and London.
Computing and data analytics alumni join Brighton's digital sector and London's tech firms.
Pharmacy graduates enter the NHS and community pharmacy chains.
Engineering graduates work at Ricardo, Gatwick Airport contractors and the south-east's construction firms.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
Moulsecoomb is the main campus, two miles from the seafront, with engineering, computing and business in new buildings, while City Campus hosts art and design near the station.
Brighton is a lively seaside city with a pier, the Lanes, festivals and a big creative scene. Rent is high for outside London, and London is an hour by train.
CAS from the University of Brighton
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Taught Master's courses accept applications on a rolling basis, with most closing in July for September and November for January; art and design courses need a portfolio.
September is the main intake for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Brighton also runs a January intake for many taught Master's programmes, including computer science, data analytics, international business and civil engineering. Art and design courses are September only.
You need a Student route visa. Brighton issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing proof of funds, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge with the application.
Computer science, data analytics, international business management, civil engineering and graphic design are the most applied-for programmes. Most Master's courses ask for a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5. Undergraduate offers typically range from BBB to CCC, with pharmacy requiring ABB.
Yes. Brighton offers international scholarships that reduce tuition for undergraduate and Master's applicants, including awards for students from India and South Asia, usually assessed automatically from your application. Check the university's scholarships page for the current amounts and any separate application steps.
