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Why Choose University of Brighton (Kaplan)?
Elite Engineering & Sports Science
Ranked #4 in the UK for Aerospace Engineering and #15 for Sports Science (Guardian 2026), Brighton offers world-class training in the Sir Harry Ricardo Laboratories. Students benefit from a strategic partnership with Ricardo UK and the option of a placement year on 100% of undergraduate courses.
Top 6% Global Business School
Brighton Business School holds prestigious AACSB accreditation, placing it among the top 6% of business schools worldwide. With Supply Chain Management ranked #81 globally (QS 2026), graduates achieve an 88.5% employment rate, securing positions that place them in the top 30% of UK earners.
Strategic Location & Affordability
Located just 1 hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers access to London’s career market with living costs 20–30% lower than the capital (£16,572–£24,672 annually). The Moulsecoomb campus features its own train station for seamless connectivity.
Guaranteed Professional Pathways
Kaplan offers guaranteed progression to #19 UK Medicine (Brighton and Sussex Medical School), Pharmacy, and Architecture. With over 50 professional accreditations from bodies like the GMC, GPhC, and RIBA, students graduate with essential industry qualifications for UK practice.
Award-Winning Community & Scholarships
Kaplan Living was voted Best Student Community (2023 & 2024), offering high-quality accommodation from £9,520. Students can stack awards—up to £3,000 for pathway merit and £4,000 from the Vice-Chancellor—saving up to £7,000 on their first year of study.
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Campus Locations
Moulsecoomb Campus (Main)
University's largest campus 3km from Brighton city centre hosting Foundation (Business, Computing, Science/Engineering), International Year One Business, and Pre-Master's (Business, Science/Engineering) programmes; features adjacent train station for direct Brighton Station connection; departments include Business, Computing, Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics.
Grand Parade Campus (Arts)
City centre Brighton location delivering Foundation Art/Design/Media, International Year One Architecture, and Pre-Master's Art/Design/Media programmes; dedicated creative campus with world-class Design Archives, art studios, film production facilities.
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Course Highlights
Foundation Certificate — All Pathways
|
Programme |
Duration |
Intakes |
2025-26 Tuition (GBP) |
2026-27 Tuition (GBP) |
|
Foundation Art, Design and Media (Standard) |
2.5 terms |
Sep, Oct, Jan |
£18,550 |
£19,110 |
|
Foundation Art, Design and Media (Extended) |
3 terms |
Jun, Sep |
£20,625 |
— |
|
Foundation Business, Law and Social Sciences (Standard) |
2.5 terms |
Sep, Oct, Jan |
£15,990 |
£16,470 |
|
Foundation Computing (Standard) |
2.5 terms |
Sep, Oct, Jan |
£16,990 |
£17,500 |
|
Foundation Science and Engineering (Standard) |
2.5 terms |
Sep, Oct, Jan |
£16,990 |
£17,500 |
International Year One (Fast-track to Year 2)
|
Programme |
Duration |
Intakes |
2025-26 Tuition (GBP) |
2026-27 Tuition (GBP) |
|
IY1 Architecture (Standard) |
2 terms |
Sep, Jan |
£18,610 |
£19,170 |
|
IY1 Architecture (Extended 2.5 terms) |
2.5 terms |
Jul, Oct |
— |
— |
|
IY1 Architecture (Extended 3 terms) |
3 terms |
Jun, Sep |
— |
— |
|
IY1 Business (Standard) |
2 terms |
Sep, Jan |
£16,370 |
£16,860 |
|
IY1 Business (Extended 2.5 terms) |
2.5 terms |
Jul, Oct |
— |
— |
|
IY1 Business (Extended 3 terms) |
3 terms |
Jun, Sep |
— |
— |
Pre-Master's Programme — All Pathways
|
Programme |
Duration |
Intakes |
2025-26 Tuition (GBP) |
2026-27 Tuition (GBP) |
|
Pre-Master's Art, Design and Media |
2 terms |
Sep, Jan |
£18,890 |
£19,460 |
|
Pre-Master's Business, Law and Social Sciences |
2 terms |
Sep, Jan |
£16,660 |
£17,160 |
|
Pre-Master's Science and Engineering |
2 terms |
Sep, Jan |
£16,660 |
£17,160 |
Popular Study Areas
Aerospace Engineering
Sports Science
Medicine
Supply Chain Management
Art & Design
Civil Engineering
Business & Management
Pharmacy
Computer Science
Entry Requirements
Foundation Certificate:
- Academic (India): Class XII minimum 60% overall from recognized board (excludes Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Uttarakhand state boards)
- English: IELTS 5.5 (4.5 all) for 2.5-term standard; IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all) for 3-term extended; TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo, KTE accepted
- Age: 16+ at programme start
- Special: Medicine IELTS 5.5 (5.0 all); Physiotherapy IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all); Pharmacy IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all)
International Year One:
- Academic (India): Class XII higher than Foundation requirements
- English: IELTS 5.0 (4.5 all) for 2.5-term; IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all) for 3-term; alternative tests accepted
- Age: 16+ at programme start
Pre-Master's:
- Academic (India): Bachelor's degree 55%+ from recognized Indian university (3-year degrees accepted)
- English: IELTS requirement varies by pathway (typically 5.5-6.0); alternative tests accepted
- Age: 21+ typically
Progression Requirements:
- Foundation/IY1/Pre-Master's: Pass programme at required level (varies by degree)
- Attendance: Minimum 90% for progression scholarships; 80%+ for guaranteed progression
- English: Meet degree-specific IELTS equivalent upon pathway completion
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Scholarships at University of Brighton (Kaplan)
70% University Progression Scholarship
£3,000
65% University Progression Scholarship
£1,500
Vice-Chancellor International UG Scholarship
£4,000
USA Student Award (UG)
£1,500
International Office Scholarships (UG)
£2,500
Sport Scholarships
Variable
Vice-Chancellor International PG Scholarship
£2,000
USA Student Award (PG)
£1,000
Alumni Loyalty Discount
Variable
Brighton Graduate Discount
£500-£1,000
International Office Scholarships (PG)
£2,500
Sport Scholarships (PG)
Variable
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Student Support Services
International College advantage
Small class sizes designed for international students; expert teachers understanding international student needs; English language support integrated into all programmes; academic skills development (critical thinking, research, essay writing)
Kaplan Living support
24/7 security and CCTV; on-site maintenance; social events and community programmes; Wellbeing Co-ordinators for Special Support residents; Best Student Community 2023 & 2024 award demonstrates exceptional student experience
Careers from day 1
Brighton Graduate Attributes Programme developing employability skills; Careers Connect jobs portal; International Student Jobs Portal specialized for international students; Brighton Students Jobs Hub for campus/part-time work; LinkedIn Learning access with curated employability playlists; career assessment centre practice online
Immigration expertise
Practice credibility interviews offered by Kaplan; CAS processing support; visa extension guidance during studies; Graduate Route visa information; right to work guidance
Mental health
Counselling services; mental health advisors; wellbeing programmes and workshops; student money advice team for financial difficulties and hardship funding
Placement support
Dedicated placement team supporting 100% of UG courses offering placement year; one-to-one career guidance; CV and application support; mock interviews; Turing Scheme supporting international work experience with financial assistance
Community
100+ student societies; 60+ sports clubs; Students' Union activities; international student community from 150+ countries
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