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Masters Degrees in Brighton, United Kingdom
We have 320 Masters Degrees in Brighton, United Kingdom
Situated on the southern coast of England, less than 50 miles from London, the vibrant coastal city of Brighton and Hove is home to two large universities and nearly 40,000 students.
What’s it like to study a Masters in Brighton?
Brighton became famous as a seaside resort town during the 18th and 19th centuries, when it was popularly referred to as ‘London by the Sea’. The modern city retains much of this legacy and is still a bustling visitor destination.
Postgraduates in Brighton enjoy one of the UK’s most vibrant cities with a regular calendar of music and entertainment events. Shopping and dining in Brighton is particularly diverse and you’ll have plenty of opportunity to explore the city’s bohemian ‘Lanes’ district, which is famous for its variety of cafes, restaurants and specialist shops.
Other important landmarks and attractions include the Brighton Royal Pavilion (built as a resort for the Prince Regent in the Georgian period) and Brighton Pier, which was constructed in the late Victorian period and is home to various shops and attractions. More recently, the i360 Tower opened in 2016 and is a 163m-tall viewing platform offering panoramic views of the cityscape and seafront.
Universities in Brighton
Brighton’s two universities are the University of Brighton, which also has campuses in neighbouring towns, and the University of Sussex, which has its campus on a large site on the edge of the city. Both received their charters in the 20th century, though the University of Brighton can trace its origins to 1859.
The University of Sussex is one of the top 20 universities in the UK and is part of the Russell Group of leading UK research universities. The University of Brighton is also ranked within the top 100 universities in the UK and is particularly renowned for the quality of its art and design work.
Careers in Brighton
Brighton has a thriving, diverse economy with a particularly strong technology sector – the city is home to many games studios, digital marketing companies and website developers. American Express has a major presence in Brighton, lending its name to the 30,666-capacity stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion FC play their football.
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Advanced Computer Science - MSc
University of Sussex
School of Engineering and Informatics
This course is for you if you want to develop a career in the IT industry, research or academia. You’ll work with tomorrow’s computer systems. Learn from experts in the Department of Informatics and gain from our links in the software engineering field. Read more
Advanced Mechanical Engineering - MSc
University of Sussex
School of Engineering and Informatics
Mechanical engineering plays an essential role at every level in society. Read more
Animal Behaviour - MRes
University of Sussex
School of Life Sciences
Understand the causes, effects and ultimate explanations for the evolution of animal behaviour. On this course, you’ll learn to apply that understanding to conserve and manage species. Read more
Astronomy - MSc
University of Sussex
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Explore astronomy and astrophysics at an advanced level, focusing on observational, theoretical or computational astronomy. This course is one of only three full-time, broad-based astronomy MSc courses in the UK. Read more
Cancer Cell Biology - MSc
University of Sussex
School of Life Sciences
Learn from research scientists at the forefront of cancer research and cancer therapy design, based in the internationally-renowned Genome Damage and Stability Centre. You’ll benefit from the applied research expertise of the Centre’s teams. Read more
Childhood and Youth Studies - MA
University of Sussex
School of Education and Social Work
We look critically at the differing political and ethical claims on childhood and youth that inform contemporary policy and practice. Read more
Conservation Biology - MRes
University of Sussex
School of Life Sciences
On this course, you’ll gain an advanced, global outlook on conservation. You learn positive approaches you can use to address conservation challenges. Read more
Corporate and Financial Risk Management - MSc
University of Sussex
University of Sussex Business School
On this course, you’ll: gain an understanding of the main aspects of risk management in business apply mathematics to financial risk description, analysis and quantification experience Sussex’s strong foundation of interdisciplinary research. Read more
Corruption and Governance - MA
University of Sussex
School of Law, Politics and Sociology
Develop your understanding of what corruption is, where and why it proliferates, and what we can do to counteract it. This course is the only full-time Masters in the UK addressing issues of corruption. Read more
Corruption and Governance MA (online)
University of Sussex
University of Sussex Online
The University of Sussex’s Corruption and Governance MA is the only Masters to bring academic analysis from law, anthropology, economics, development studies, sociology and political science to the study of corruption and anti-corruption training. Read more
Cosmology - MSc
University of Sussex
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Explore cosmology and astrophysics at an advanced level, with an emphasis on theoretical cosmology. Our focus is on theoretical and numerical cosmology in the pre- and post-recombination universe. Read more
Data Science - MSc
University of Sussex
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Do you wish to work in industry or plan to pursue further study? Are you interested in data science and its application to science and technology? If so, this course is for you. Read more
Early Years Education - MA
University of Sussex
School of Education and Social Work
Do you want to work in teaching or management in the UK, or in international Early Years educational contexts? This MA is ideal if you’re an international student wishing to explore early years education in the UK. You’ll study both the practical and theoretical aspects of education in the zero-to-five-years age range. Read more
Energy and Climate Policy - MSc
University of Sussex
University of Sussex Business School
Take on the challenge of creating sustainable energy systems. Gain the skills to confidently develop and deliver energy and climate policy with impact. To avoid catastrophic climate change, global carbon emissions must be brought to zero within a few decades. Read more
Energy Policy MSc (online)
University of Sussex
University of Sussex Online
Without a workforce trained to develop policy and systems for the use of renewable energies the future of our planet is uncertain. Read more