
Top Reasons to Study Education at Brighton
Education studies opens the door to rewarding careers working in a range of organisations contributing to positive social change! At Brighton, we offer a supportive environment for students with a combination of expert teaching, practical experience and a forward-thinking curriculum.
Want to find out more? Read on to discover our top reasons to choose Brighton for your education degree.
1. We are 2nd in the UK for education courses
We think our education degrees stand out as some of the best in the country, but don’t just take our word for it. We are proud to rank 2nd in the UK for Education courses in the 2025 Guardian University Guide.
This reflects the high quality of our teaching, the expertise of our staff and the support given to our students throughout their time here.
So if you want to set yourself up for the best start possible to your career in education, Brighton is the perfect place for you to succeed.
2. Great placement opportunities
As a student on either our Early Childhood Education and Care BA or Education BA, you will undertake at least one placement.
The placements give you the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge of education in practice and develop the key skills valued by employers.
Placements are also a great way to explore different career paths and help you decide what you might want to do when you graduate.
Your course team will work with you to identify a suitable placement option to make sure that you are exploring a field of education that you’re passionate about.
We’ll also make all the necessary placement arrangements and support you throughout your time there to make sure it’s a rewarding experience.
Check out the individual course pages to find out more about placement types and durations.
3. Learn from our team of expert professionals
Across our education courses, you’ll be taught by our team of experienced professionals who bring real-world knowledge and experience to their teaching.
Our tutors are not just academics, they are experts in the field with experience across diverse global education settings. Throughout your student journey, our course teams will mentor and guide you as you develop your knowledge, skills and interests.
Visit our Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons) and Education BA(Hons) course pages to learn more about the specific team of experts you’ll be learning from.
4. Strong graduate earnings
A degree is more than just a qualification, it’s an investment in your future. This is why we pride ourselves on being in the top 15% for UK graduate earnings in education and teaching, three years after graduating (2024 Longitudinal Education Outcomes).
This highlights the value of a degree from the University of Brighton and reflects how the practical experience and expert guidance that our students receive helps them thrive in rewarding roles across the education sector.
5. Access our specialist resources and facilities
Our education students have access to our specialist Curriculum Centre on our Falmer campus which houses more than 30,000 specialist resources, spanning all the subjects in the national curriculum.
The collection includes games, DVDs, CD-ROMs, pictures, charts, education packs and an extensive collection of children’s books.
Take a full 360° virtual tour of our Curriculum Centre here.
You’ll also have access to our Falmer library which has a large array of literature and resources for you to use.
6. Brighton Boost support package
At the University of Brighton, we’re here to support you in making the best start to your university journey.
With our new postcode checker, you can quickly see if you’re eligible for our Brighton Boost financial support package, designed to help you with the cost of living and make everyday things just that little bit easier.
Depending on your circumstances, you could be eligible for:
- Up to £1,250 to help with accommodation or travel costs
- Free laptop loans
- Support with finding part-time work
- A lower grade contextual offer
Simply enter your postcode in our postcode checker to see the support available to you.
7. Job opportunities across a wide range of roles
Our broad syllabus and focused support on employability ensure your knowledge and skills will be attractive to employers across a wide range of education roles.
For example, our graduates have gone onto jobs in the following areas:
- Social care agencies
- Early years sector
- SEND roles
- Youth work
- Alternative education
- Learning support
- Educational welfare
- Educational agencies
8. Range of learning and teaching approaches
Here at Brighton, we understand that everyone learns differently and there is no one-fits-all approach to teaching styles. This is why we make sure that you’ll experience a range of teaching approaches.
You’ll receive personal and group tutorial support as well as tasks and projects that require independent and enquiry-based learning.
On top of your lectures, seminars and workshops, there will also be group work assignments and plenty of opportunities to discuss and debate topics with your peers and the course team.
Join us at Brighton
Check out our Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons) and Education BA(Hons) course pages to learn more.
Not sure if this is the right path for you? Browse all of our Education and Teaching degrees here.