Education studies and teaching courses at Brighton news

Thinking about an Education MA? Join our online info sessions

Are you interested in finding out more about our Education MA? Perhaps you’re wondering if it’s the course for you or want to discover more about the curriculum or teaching styles? Join us for one of our online drop-in sessions and chat directly with our course leader. These informal online drop-in sessions are the perfect…

Brighton named one of Time Out’s 50 best cities in the world for 2025

Brighton ranks 34th on Time Out’s 2025 list of the world’s 50 best cities, making it the third-highest ranked city in the UK. The definitive annual list is published every year, based on feedback from tens of thousands of city-dwellers across the globe. This year, over 18,000 participants shared their thoughts on key aspects of city…

University of Brighton announces one of the UK’s first scholarships focused on the study of trans inclusion

A PhD scholarship focused on trans and non-binary inclusion has been launched by the University of Brighton in collaboration with The Paul Cottingham Trust. The scholarship will provide a talented researcher with financial support and access to world-class resources, to develop a project focusing on trans and non-binary inclusion within the broad remit of supporting…

Brighton jumps into top 30 in new university sustainability league table

The University of Brighton has climbed an impressive 16 places to secure a spot in the top 30 of the latest People & Planet University League, a prestigious ranking of 165 UK universities based on their environmental and ethical performance. Brighton’s achievement also places it as the fourth most sustainable university in the South East,…

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Postgraduate Information Session

Looking to take the next step in your academic or professional journey? Join us for our Postgraduate Information Session on Wednesday 12 February 2025, from 3–6pm, across all three of our Brighton campuses. This is your chance to explore the exciting opportunities available for postgraduate study and research at Brighton. Whether you’re considering a master’s, a PhD,…

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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…

Student teachers help pupils improve with Read to Succeed

Five student primary teachers have been working with a group of pupils to improve their reading skills. Abbie, Muhsanah, Kayleigh, Tyler-James and Kitty are second year students on our Primary Education (5–11 years) BA(Hons) with QTS degree and they delivered the Read to Succeed programme in Baird Primary and Churchwood Primary Academy in Hastings. For…

Student teachers tackle Geodesic Domes

First year student primary students took part in a team-building challenge constructing Geodesic Domes. The challenge was related to ‘structures’ in the Design & Technology section of the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and 2, but as importantly it offered a fun way for the students to reconnect after the Christmas break. The students…

Education MA Graduate Success – Hear from our student Adam

Adam Muirhead recently completed his Education MA at Brighton in 2024. With a career already deeply rooted in youth work, Adam felt that gaining a postgraduate degree could really help with his future career progression. What’s inspiring about Adam’s student journey is how he balanced the responsibilities of a senior professional role with the…

Top reasons to train to teach at Brighton

As a teacher you’ll get to inspire the next generation – it’s a job where no two days are the same and every lesson you teach can make a real difference. It’s also a career with great progression opportunities and a competitive starting salary. Plus, you’ll get more holiday than many other professions. There’s no…