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Brighton alumni return to campus to give students tips and insights into legal practice

On 25 September, Brighton Law School hosted the first legal event of the academic year. ‘From Brighton to the Legal Profession: Alumni Journeys’ saw four Brighton alumni return to campus for a panel discussion focusing on their routes into the profession, perceptions of the future of legal practice and top tips to secure training contracts….

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…

Marketing Management student Tia’s university placement story

Today, we’ll be sharing the experience of Tia Ungar, a third-year student pursuing her Marketing Management BSc (Hons) degree at the University of Brighton’s School of Business and Law. We recently caught up with Tia as her time as an Assistant Account Executive during her university placement at Aduro Communications came to an end, offering…

School of Business and Law student on placement

Applications now open for the School of Business and Law placement scholarships

Are you finding it difficult to fund a year-long placement in industry? Maybe you think a placement isn’t the right option for you due to financial barriers? A year’s placement in industry helps our students to graduate with confidence, experience and contacts. Importantly, it demonstrates employability skills and readiness for work. Placements also give you…

How to use AI in higher education and the workplace

Technology is forever changing and artificial intelligence (AI) is central to the conversation around what’s next. Earlier this month our Marketing Management BSc course leader Liz Hawkins organised an industry panel event for a discussion on AI, titled ‘How to use AI and get away with it’. “AI will fundamentally change the world for marketing,…