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Brighton Academy
Brighton Academy is a college in Brighton, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
Not in the overall table, because it had fewer than 250 National Student Survey responses (54). This says nothing about its quality. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Brighton Academy | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 94.7% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 54 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 80.0% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | Not published | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | Not published | n/a | Too few graduates for a published figure. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Brighton Academy | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 98.6% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 95.2% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 98.9% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 99.1% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 87.0% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 96.9% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 87.0% | 79.8% |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Performing arts.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 128 to 143 band, and the most common band was 160 to 175 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 1 full-time degree courses.
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Brighton
Average private rent in the Brighton and Hove area was £1,808 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Brighton.
Other universities and colleges in Brighton: University of Brighton, University of Sussex.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Brighton Academy in the Be Wise ranking?
Not in the overall table, because it had fewer than 250 National Student Survey responses (54). This says nothing about its quality. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Brighton Academy?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 94.7% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 54 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was assessment and feedback (98.9%, against 82.7%), and its lowest was student voice (87.0%, against 79.8%).
How many students continue their course at Brighton Academy?
On Discover Uni data, 80.0% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What UCAS points do you need for Brighton Academy?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 160 to 175 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
How much is rent near Brighton Academy?
The ONS average private rent in the Brighton and Hove area was £1,808 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.