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Applying Through UCAS: A Guide for International Students Pursuing UK Universities

If you’re looking to apply to a UK based university but you’re not from the UK yourself, then you need to know about UCAS and the application process! Preparing a university application requires a lot of careful planning and attention to detail. There are lots of things to consider, I started my journey by researching…

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How to Write a Standout UCAS Personal Statement: Tips for Success!

Universities receive thousands of personal statements alongside students’ applications each year, so writing a UCAS personal statement that stands out among the thousands is an essential requirement to increase your chances of getting accepted onto your chosen course. Read on for useful tips to guide you to achieve a standout personal statement! What is a…

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Top Tips and Advice for Applying to University in the UK

Applying to university can be a minefield, especially if you’re not sure of the process. I remember it was a struggle for me as I was the first in my family to go to university, and it was all completely new to me. In this blog post I am going to share what I wish…

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My Clearing Success Story at Brighton

My account as a student who went through the Clearing process and successfully got onto the course of my dreams! My Personal Clearing Experience My university Clearing journey was a rollercoaster of unexpected decisions and opportunities that led me to study my dream course at the University of Brighton. I hadn’t planned to go to…

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Navigating university Clearing: Seniz’s Journey to Ecology and Conservation

I always knew I would attend university, particularly entering secondary school. However, I wasn’t clear on what I wanted to study as I enjoyed many different areas of biology and history, but at A-level, I found a deeper interest in evolution and nature-based science. I applied through Clearing as I didn’t get the results I…

University applications: tips from students

Applying to university is a big moment and it’s important to make the best possible application. Here 10 of our students talk about their experience of applying to University of Brighton.

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My route through Clearing: Seniz Mustafa

As part of our series on student Clearing stories Seniz Mustafa, who is a student on the Ecology and Conservation BSc, tells us about the route through Clearing they took and how they overcame any challenges along the way. Why did you apply through Clearing? I did not achieve the results that I had wanted,…

Can you study Photography at uni? Yes!

Photography is so interesting I find the photography course fascinating. We are making work that I didn’t think possible. We use advanced equipment to carry out our practices like an array of digital cameras as well as film cameras, and a colour darkroom. I really like group seminars where you present your work to the…

What’s a Media degree like?

Varied learning styles at degree level I remember how nervous I was in the online Q&A’s and fast-forward to now getting along with all my course mates and having amazing lecturers. The course itself has been a perfect mix of practical to theoretical modules and even with blended learning I had the chance to come…

What’s it like studying Law at Brighton?

I have wanted to study law for as long as I can remember I have always been interested in criminal law so wanted my degree to be tilted towards the criminal justice system. I saw that Brighton offered law with criminology and it seemed like the perfect degree for me! I grew up in a…