Be University Wise guides › Universities › University of Brighton
University of Brighton
University of Brighton is a university in Brighton, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
65th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 42.6 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Brighton | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 83.5% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 2,303 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 81.1% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 66.9% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £34,400 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 4% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
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 | University of Brighton | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 85.3% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 83.6% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 81.7% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 88.5% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 76.3% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 88.4% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 81.0% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Brighton appears in 17 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and exercise sciences | 7th of 43 | 88.2% | £34,00011% above the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 15th of 57 | 90.5% | £35,10017% above the UK average for this subject |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 12th of 40 | 90.5% | £33,7006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 24th of 75 | 83.1% | £38,4003% above the UK average for this subject |
| Allied health | 24th of 61 | 85.4% | £38,80011% above the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 48th of 79 | 82.5% | £28,9006% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 80th of 122 | 83.1% | £38,4007% above the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 75th of 108 | 80.7% | £41,4001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 71st of 100 | 85.0% | £29,6001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Architecture, building and planning | 25th of 35 | 82.4% | £38,8003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 55th of 74 | 83.8% | £30,4001% above the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 36th of 45 | 80.3% | £29,3003% above the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 51st of 63 | 81.6% | £39,50010% below the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 71st of 87 | 83.1% | £35,500In line with the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 53rd of 59 | 80.4% | Not published |
| English studies | 41st of 41 | 80.2% | £32,9008% above the UK average for this subject |
| Politics | 43rd of 43 | 81.4% | £34,20011% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Biosciences, Economics, Health and social care, History and archaeology, Mathematical sciences, Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy, Philosophy and religious studies.
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 96 to 111 band, and the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 132 full-time degree courses; 117 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 1 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Silver overall (student experience Bronze, student outcomes Silver). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
University of Brighton website · Accommodation · Students' union
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: Brighton Academy, University of Sussex.
Is University of Brighton right for you?
In the app, enter your predicted and expected grades to see Aspirational, Realistic and Safer labels, compare two universities side by side, or save University of Brighton to your shortlist.
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
- University of Brighton: official 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.
All university and college profiles · Rankings
Quick answers
Where is University of Brighton in the Be Wise ranking?
65th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 42.6 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of Brighton?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 83.5% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 2,303 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was student voice (81.0%, against 79.8%), and its lowest was organisation and management (76.3%, against 79.5%).
How many students continue their course at University of Brighton?
On Discover Uni data, 81.1% 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 do University of Brighton graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 66.9% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of Brighton graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £34,400 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 4% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Brighton?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is University of Brighton's TEF rating?
Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Bronze for student experience and Silver for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near University of Brighton?
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.