Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Brighton. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 17 | $23,901 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 15 | $24,386 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 14 | $25,307 | See → |
| Business & management | 11 | $25,307 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 10 | $25,307 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 10 | $25,307 | See → |
| Social sciences | 9 | $23,384 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 8 | $22,867 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 8 | $25,307 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 7 | $25,307 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 6 | $25,307 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 5 | $25,307 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 5 | $25,307 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 4 | $25,307 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $20,874 | See → |
Costs and entry
61 courses mention scholarships. 15 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Brighton
The job market for the University of Brighton's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Brighton cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $25,307 a year; half of the University of Brighton's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $23,901 and $25,307. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: arts, design & creative studies courses are typically $25,307, psychology $20,874.
How is the University of Brighton ranked?
In the UK it is #88 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #110 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Art & Design (#101) and Arts & Humanities (#501–550).
What IELTS score does the University of Brighton need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (57 of the 100 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Brighton offer?
131 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (17), education & teaching (15) and arts, design & creative studies (14).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Brighton's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.