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University of Brighton (Kaplan)
University of Brighton (Kaplan)
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| Established: 1858 | Campuses: 2 in United Kingdom

Why Choose University of Brighton (Kaplan)?

Elite Engineering & Sports Science

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

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

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

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

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)
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)
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

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Popular Study Areas

Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Sports Science
Sports Science
Medicine
Medicine
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management
Art & Design
Art & Design
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Business & Management
Business & Management
Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Computer Science
Computer Science

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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
70% University Progression Scholarship

£3,000

65% University Progression Scholarship
65% University Progression Scholarship

£1,500

Vice-Chancellor International UG Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor International UG Scholarship

£4,000

USA Student Award (UG)
USA Student Award (UG)

£1,500

International Office Scholarships (UG)
International Office Scholarships (UG)

£2,500

Sport Scholarships
Sport Scholarships

Variable

Vice-Chancellor International PG Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor International PG Scholarship

£2,000

USA Student Award (PG)
USA Student Award (PG)

£1,000

Alumni Loyalty Discount
Alumni Loyalty Discount

Variable

Brighton Graduate Discount
Brighton Graduate Discount

£500-£1,000

International Office Scholarships (PG)
International Office Scholarships (PG)

£2,500

Sport Scholarships (PG)
Sport Scholarships (PG)

Variable

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Student Support Services

International College advantage
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
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
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
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
Mental health

Counselling services; mental health advisors; wellbeing programmes and workshops; student money advice team for financial difficulties and hardship funding

Placement support
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
Community

100+ student societies; 60+ sports clubs; Students' Union activities; international student community from 150+ countries

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