University of Brighton

Brighton and Hove

United Kingdom

Overview

The History, Literature and Culture BA (Hons) program at the University of Brighton offers a deep dive into the complex problems of modern societies through a historical, literary, and cultural lens. Students explore the politics of creativity and culture, studying material and visual histories, art theory, and engaging with critical debates around gender, sexuality, ecology, race, class, politics, and ableism. The curriculum also covers essential skills in collecting, curating, and exhibition-making. The program employs a dynamic mix of lectures, small-group seminars, workshops, and creative assessments, fostering practical communication skills through podcasts, films, and social media campaigns, alongside traditional essays and source analysis. This interdisciplinary degree allows for broad study across the humanities and social sciences, including options in art and fashion history, literature, creative writing, politics, and philosophy.

Location

Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4AT

Website

https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/design-engineering-meng.aspx

Median Salary

$26,000

Ranking

#656

US World and News Report

#601

The World University Rankings

#801

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

67%

Cost and Scholarships

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Funding Options

Scholarship

Athletic Scholarship

Scholarships

Brighton Achieves Scholarship â€“ Engineering (GBP 1,000) - Â£1,000 per year for three years of undergraduate study. Available for students with a home household income of Â£25kâ€“Â£45k.; Paxton Scholarships (GBP 10,000) - For engineering, computing, maths, and product design students. Includes a three-month paid placement.; International Office Scholarship (GBP 5,500) - Â£2,500 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, followed by a Â£1,500 discount in the second and third year, totaling Â£5,500 across a standard three-year undergraduate course. Eligibility requires being a new, international fee-status student holding an offer for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree starting in September 2026.; Student Potential Fund - Offers various scholarships and awards funded by graduates, staff, and friends of the university, including scholarships by subject of study (STEM, health sciences, applied sciences, journalism, business, law), progression scholarships, experience and employability funding, academic awards, entrepreneurship funding, and sports scholarships.