Your work and career
We’ll help you to get as much as you can out of your time here, so that you can go on to find – or create – work that excites and rewards you.
Employability skills, career planning and professional practice are embedded in each of our courses. And with accredited courses, the option of a professional placement year, and applied learning you’ll have a professional advantage when you graduate.
Student stories
Read more about how some of our students have developed their employability:
- Find out why Mathematics with Economics student Liam chose Brighton and how the skills he leant on the course help with employability
- How a placement led to a job and a clear idea of a career for Mathematics with Economics student Adam.
Placements
Placements are a great way to build your confidence, get work experience, earn some money and help decide what career path you want to take. Our friendly staff in the placements office are on hand to help.
Working while you study
Visit our webpage to find out more about looking for a part-time job.
Work for the university
A great way to earn money that fits in around your studies is to work for the university. Roles include student helpers, student ambassadors, advisers, residential accommodation advisers and staff and volunteers for Brighton Students’ Union.
Watch our video – Lois tells us about the range of things she gets to do as a student ambassador
Your course team and our careers and employability team will give you their professional advice and support. Visit the website to find out more.