Introduction
If you are from New Zealand and thinking about studying at Brighton you can find information to help you decide, and make your application on this page.
Our connections
Students from New Zealand choose the °®¶¹´«Ã½ because of our strong standing in key subject areas of interest.
- Business studies students benefit from the training and consultancy work of our academics. Students gain practical and leadership skills in a research active community.
- Accredited law courses delivered by nationally and internationally experienced lawyers and with work placements that prepare you for professional practice.
Contact us
Simon Morley
Location: Brighton, UK
Responsible for regional recruitment and support to applicants in Europe, Middle East, Africa, North and South America.
You can ask Simon about:
- entry requirements
- submitting a direct or agent application
- scholarships.
Email: S.D.Morley@brighton.ac.uk
International representatives
Our registered and approved representatives in New Zealand can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.
Auckland
IAE Edu Net
Tel: +64 9 309 2004
Fax: +64 9 366 1909
Email: auckland@eduhouse.net
LCI Group Auckland
Tel: +64 2 1111851
Email: partnership@lcig.io
Entry requirements
Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from New Zealand to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require a University Entrance Certificate with National Certificates in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3. Applicants must have a total of more than 80 credits with a majority of Merits / Excellences in subjects to be studied at Higher Education Institutions (these are expressed on the Record of Learning).
A-level
|
Comparable offer
|
| AAA |
Excellent |
| AAB |
Excellent |
| ABB |
Excellent |
| BBB |
Merit |
| BBC |
Merit |
| BCC |
Merit |
| CCC |
Achieved |
Postgraduate
We require a four-year honours degree.
Degree classification
|
Alternative name
|
English translation or equivalent
|
| First class |
A / A+ |
1st |
Second Class
(Upper Division) / 2.1 |
B+ / A- |
2:1 |
Second Class
(Lower Division) / 2.2 |
C+ |
2:2 |
English language requirements
Find out more about our English language requirements.
Improve your academic and English language ability
If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them. Find out more about our pre-sessional English courses.
Degree preparation courses at the International College
If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the °®¶¹´«Ã½. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, law with business, and many more.
Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the .
Immigration and visas
Generally, prior entry clearance (ie a visa) is required for students coming from New Zealand. To obtain a visa you will need to have an unconditional offer of a place at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ and your CAS number from the university. You will need to prove that you have the funds to pay your tuition fees and living expenses.
To make your visa application in New Zealand, contact the .
For advice and help from our immigration advisers, and for further information visit our immigration and visas page.
British Council office
If you would like to talk to a trained counsellor about studying and living in the UK, please contact the .
Money
Students from New Zealand are eligible for °®¶¹´«Ã½ scholarships: