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Gaby Pearson's quote "“My course, marketing management, is the sort of degree that some people don’t really understand the importance of. It was a great degree... I was working directly with employers almost from day one, and it’s professionally accredited. Just a couple of months after finishing my studies I am managing marketing projects professionally.” with a link to our clearing site

What you study is more important than where you study, according to a new survey of graduate employers

Research shows employers value a graduate’s skills, subject studied, and vocational experience gained during their degree ahead of grades achieved. Choosing the right degree is a significant decision for students, especially as exam results are released. A recent report by CBI Economics and University Alliance highlights that employers prioritise graduates’ skills, the subject studied, and…

Quote from Maureen about her experience on Marketing MSc (Branding & Communications)

Maureen’s Journey: How our Help to Grow course helped Marketing MSc student secure a full-time role

In this blog post, we’ll be exploring Maureen Imiegha’s story, a graduate of the University of Brighton’s Marketing MSc (Branding and Communications) course, who secured a role with Silicon Brighton – a community-led initiative supporting digital growth in the South East. The School of Business and Law work very closely with Silicon Brighton for guest…

University of Brighton School of Business and Law Graphic with Luke Hopkinson and quote: "Completing a placement helps you gain work experience, make valuable connections, and potentially receive job offers, alleviating stress in your final year."

How a Placement Year Can Lead to Two Graduate Job Offers

Luke Hopkinson, a recent graduate of the International Business Management course at the School of Business and Law, completed a placement year as part of his course and received two job offers before graduating. Luke’s story highlights the power of a university placement year in your career and unlocking. It also demonstrates the value of…

Real-World Experience at the University of Brighton: Collaborating with Brighton Fringe

At the School of Business and Law at the University of Brighton, we prioritise providing our students with real-world experience to complement their academic learning. Recently, our International Events Management with Marketing students had the opportunity to work on exciting projects with Brighton Fringe, gaining essential skills and insights for their future careers. University of…

Securing a part time job through my Marketing MSc

Meet Ayo, currently studying our Marketing MSc (PGCert PGDip). We caught up with Ayo recently to hear more about how she successfully managed to secure a part-time job with a PR company, through attending a lecture with a guest speaker at the university. Tell us some more about the lecture you attended? We frequently have…

Guests laughing at a Women in Leadership event

Women in Leadership series

Our Women in Leadership series is an initiative to showcase women leading transformational change. This representation is inspirational and critical to advancing gender equity. Inclusivity This series addresses the identified necessity for visible role models, through guest speakers and training. The Women in Leadership series also strengthens the School of Business and Law’s mission and…

Our Bloomberg trading room

Preparing you for practice – employability We’ve invested in Bloomberg terminals to get students using the same state-of-the-art software that’s used in industry. Alongside this, we’ve recently changed our teaching to put much more emphasis on development of practical skills, particularly IT and data-handling skills. More about the Bloomberg trading room As part of your…

Staff nomination at the Times Higher Education Awards 2022

Employability: Preparing learners for practice Lyvia Royd-Taylor, Principal Lecturer in Marketing, was nominated for the Most Innovative Teacher of the Year award at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2022. The awards attract hundreds of nominations each year across 20 different categories and are considered among the most prestigious awards in the sector. Lyvia’s THE award…