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| The University of Brighton, with more than 21,000 students, is a thriving university with five campuses in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. All are by the sea and within easy reach of London, and have close transport links to Europe and beyond. Three of the campuses are in bustling Brighton. Eastbourne and Hastings, both fast-developing towns, house some of the university's most popular courses. | The University of Brighton, with more than 21,000 students, is a thriving university with five campuses in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. All are by the sea and within easy reach of London, and have close transport links to Europe and beyond. Three of the campuses are in bustling Brighton. Eastbourne and Hastings, both fast-developing towns, house some of the university's most popular courses. |
| Many of the university's degrees have a strong professional focus and the majority of undergraduates have access to work-based learning. The university keenly nurtures an entrepreneurial spirit, holding monthly workshops to develop ideas and provide startup advice. The student body is diverse, with students representing more than 100 countries worldwide. | Many of the university's degrees have a strong professional focus and the majority of undergraduates have access to work-based learning. The university keenly nurtures an entrepreneurial spirit, holding monthly workshops to develop ideas and provide startup advice. The student body is diverse, with students representing more than 100 countries worldwide. |
| Brighton is known for its smart bars and boutiques. The city has one of Britain's most vibrant cultural and political scenes, and elected the country's first Green party MP. | Brighton is known for its smart bars and boutiques. The city has one of Britain's most vibrant cultural and political scenes, and elected the country's first Green party MP. |
| Brighton alumni include Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim), radio DJ and TV presenter Jo Whiley, designer Barbara Hulanicki, performing arts promoter Harvey Goldsmith and actor Paddy Considine. | Brighton alumni include Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim), radio DJ and TV presenter Jo Whiley, designer Barbara Hulanicki, performing arts promoter Harvey Goldsmith and actor Paddy Considine. |
| Fees £9,000 for full-time undergraduates in 2012-13. | Fees £9,000 for full-time undergraduates in 2012-13. |
| Bursaries Students can apply for more than one bursary and receive bursaries worth up to £13,000 over the duration of a four-year course. The university provides support to students leaving local authority care, from low-income families, and from neighbourhoods where fewer people than average go to university. | Bursaries Students can apply for more than one bursary and receive bursaries worth up to £13,000 over the duration of a four-year course. The university provides support to students leaving local authority care, from low-income families, and from neighbourhoods where fewer people than average go to university. |
| Accommodation About 65% of first-years who meet the criteria get a place in halls. There are various types of accommodation available in halls and student houses. Weekly rents range from £97 in a self-catered room to £155 for a catered package. | Accommodation About 65% of first-years who meet the criteria get a place in halls. There are various types of accommodation available in halls and student houses. Weekly rents range from £97 in a self-catered room to £155 for a catered package. |
| The university is extending its Varley halls of residence, increasing the total number of rooms to more than 2,000. New social facilities, including a bar, restaurant and gym, will be located in a newly built central hub building, scheduled to be completed in June 2012. | The university is extending its Varley halls of residence, increasing the total number of rooms to more than 2,000. New social facilities, including a bar, restaurant and gym, will be located in a newly built central hub building, scheduled to be completed in June 2012. |
| Facilities The university has opened a £7.6m sports centre at the Falmer campus and the £23m Huxley building provides a new home for work in pharmacy and biosciences at the Moulescoomb campus. | Facilities The university has opened a £7.6m sports centre at the Falmer campus and the £23m Huxley building provides a new home for work in pharmacy and biosciences at the Moulescoomb campus. |
| The campus in Hastings has a new building in the town centre, which has doubled the students places to more than 1,000. | The campus in Hastings has a new building in the town centre, which has doubled the students places to more than 1,000. |
| Transport London is less than an hour by train. Gatwick airport and Newhaven port are both nearby. Eastbourne is about 40 minutes away from Brighton by car and Hastings is about an hour from the city. | Transport London is less than an hour by train. Gatwick airport and Newhaven port are both nearby. Eastbourne is about 40 minutes away from Brighton by car and Hastings is about an hour from the city. |
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| Contact Tel: 01273 600900 Email: admissions@brighton.ac.uk Web: brighton.ac.uk Accommodation: accommodation@brighton.ac.uk | Contact Tel: 01273 600900 Email: admissions@brighton.ac.uk Web: brighton.ac.uk Accommodation: accommodation@brighton.ac.uk |