Category: Postgraduate

2025 in Review: Celebrating a year of ambition, breakthroughs and real-world impact

From world-leading research to community partnerships, student success and global impact, 2025 showcased the University of Brighton at its boldest and best.

Here are some of the standout moments that defined our year:

January

Continue reading “2025 in Review: Celebrating a year of ambition, breakthroughs and real-world impact” →

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Student presents dissertation research in Singapore

Jennifer Nee Loh, who recently completed her Community Psychology MA dissertation project about Hidden Youth in Singapore, has co-compiled a summary with policy recommendations.

The summary and policy recommendations were handed to the Senior Parliamentary Secretary (SPS) of the Ministry of Social and Family Development in November at an annual fundraiser for Playeum where they were the guest of honour.  Jennifer is co-founder of Playeum, a Singapore based organisation that champions children’s voices and rights. Continue reading “Student presents dissertation research in Singapore” →

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University of Brighton named the UK’s most LGBTQ+ friendly university

Brighton has been crowned the UK’s most LGBTQ+ friendly university in a new survey, scoring 8.7 out of 10 for inclusivity – the highest in the country.

The new findings from Erobella indicate that Brighton is a place where LGBTQ+ students feel safe, supported and celebrated, further strengthening the university’s reputation for fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. Nationally, the average university score was 6.7, and Brighton was the only institution in the country to rate above 8. Continue reading “University of Brighton named the UK’s most LGBTQ+ friendly university” →

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A Celebration of Postgraduate Research

The school held a celebration last month which was open to all postgraduate students studying on its social science, humanities and history of design courses.

The informal event was designed to introduce students to presenting research to an academic audience.  Staff and students shared lunch together and then students took turns to introduce their research, share progress and highlight areas where they would appreciate feedback from staff and peers. Continue reading “A Celebration of Postgraduate Research” →

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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, showcasing its leadership in sustainability within the region.

Continue reading “Brighton jumps into top 30 in new university sustainability league table” →

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Psychotherapeutic Counselling PGDips online event

Wednesday 8 November 2023
2pm to 4pm

Join us for our online Q&A event where you can learn about our Psychotherapeutic Counselling PGDips:

During the event you will be able to watch live presentations on each course as well as chat to staff.

Book your place on the event

Courses are accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and prepare you to work as a professional counsellor.

You will study part-time over two years on our Brighton, Moulsecoomb Campus.

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Progress your career with a postgraduate degree

Postgraduate study develops your skills, supports your career progression and allows for rich personal development.

Enhanced earning potential
A masters won’t just help you to get a job, it will also help you to earn more money. Students with a postgraduate degree can expect to earn £5,500 more a year than those with just a bachelor’s – that’s around £200,000 in a working lifetime (Source: Sutton Trust).

Career-changing possibilities
You could use a postgraduate degree to change career – not every programme requires you to have studied the subject before. Continue reading “Progress your career with a postgraduate degree” →

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Kate becomes new President of the British Psychological Society

Professor Kate Bullen, head of the School of Applied Social Science, will become the new President of the British Psychological Society (BPS) at its AGM on 30th August.

Professor Bullen has been interviewed by the BPS’s ‘The Psychologist’ magazine as she takes the chair and said “I’m honoured to have the opportunity to serve as BPS President for 2018/19, during a time of exciting change and positive progress for the Society.”

Professor Kate Bullen, Head of the School of Applied Social Science

 

Read the full story here.

 

 

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We’ve been chosen to help access national teaching standards (TEF) around the UK

Cath Holmström, Deputy Head of School of Applied Social Science (Student Experience and Recruitment) and Joanna MacDonnell, Director of Education (Arts & Humanities), have been chosen to help access the quality of teaching and learning environments in Higher Education institutions around the UK. Continue reading “We’ve been chosen to help access national teaching standards (TEF) around the UK” →

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Graduation – SASS prizewinners, the class of 2017

This week, more than 4,400 University of Brighton students graduated at our ceremonies at the Brighton Centre which started on Tuesday (25 July). Students aged 19 – 79 and from over 90 countries dressed in gowns and mortarboards to collect their awards.

The School of Applied Social Science (SASS), class of 2017, took to the stage on Wednesday 26th July for the morning ceremony. Continue reading “Graduation – SASS prizewinners, the class of 2017” →

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SASS Head of School elected as President of the British Psychological Society

Professor Kate Bullen, Applied Social Science Head of School and Professor of Psychology, has been elected as President of the British Psychological Society (BPS).  The BPS is the second largest psychological association in the world, second only to the American Psychological Association. Continue reading “SASS Head of School elected as President of the British Psychological Society” →

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