Architecture

Our Architecture BA(Hons) degree, validated by the Royal Institute of Architects (RIBA), provides the first step in qualifying as a professional architect in the UK and overseas and prepares you for many different roles within the architectural and design field.

At Brighton you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This degree gives you the design, technical and critical-thinking skills to turn your ideas into spaces that respond to real-world challenges. You’ll also take part in field trips, public exhibitions and our end-of-year show, graduating with the confidence and experience for Part 2 study. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Brighton graduates have gone into both local and internationally renowned practices. These include Norman Foster/Foster + Partners – one of the world’s most influential practices and designer of the Millenium Bridge and the iconic 30 St Mary Axe (Gherkin) building – as well as Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (Richard Rogers) and David Chipperfield Architects.

Top reasons to choose this course
• Explore architectural thinking across design, history, theory, technology and sustainability.



• Study a degree validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) so when you graduate you’ll have completed the first stage to becoming a qualified architect both in the UK and internationally.



• Prepare for practice through mentoring and mock interviews with professionals from RIBA South East and a degree that’s aligned to the Architects Registration Board (ARB).



• Work on live briefs and community projects and build a portfolio to impress future employers.



• Collaborate in our studio space with students from all years of the course and develop your creative voice.



• Showcase your work throughout the course and in the end-of-year show.



• Design with sustainability, wellbeing and community impact in mind with real-world projects focused on the climate crisis, housing shortage and forced displacement.



• Get hands-on experience from day one in the workshop and studio to develop your physical modelling skills, supported by our brilliant technicians.



• Develop your digital design skills using industry-standard software including Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper.



• Access our specialist facilities, which include model-making and construction workshops, photographic studios, laser cutting and 3D printing and rapid prototyping.



Why Brighton is a great place to study Architecture
Brighton & Hove is a creative city with a progressive design culture that values sustainability and community. It’s where historic architecture meets contemporary design – perfect for testing ideas in real contexts.

Named one of the best cities on the planet and the third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is just under an hour from central London and the capital’s global architecture practices.

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate with confidence to kick-start your career. Work experience is guaranteed through placements on every course, and other opportunities like study abroad and working on real-world projects will make your CV stand out. Almost 9 out of 10 of Brighton’s UK graduates are working or studying just 15 months after finishing their course (Graduate Outcomes, 2025). And you'll be supported throughout, with Brighton's lifelong career support.

Brighton is a place where everyone belongs, and has been rated one of the most inclusive cities in the world (TimeOut 2025). The music and arts scene is up-and-coming, and the city hosts a full schedule of entertainment and events year-round. In fact, it's the number one creative city in the UK, making it a great place to live and study.

The University of Brighton doesn't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you smoothly transition to university. You’ll be invited to Belong at Brighton events to ensure you have the best start to university. You might also be eligible for elements of their award-winning Brighton Boost support package, including up to £1,000 to help with the cost of halls, travel, equipment and more. In addition to this, five lucky students who enrol with Brighton in the autumn will be in with the chance to win £1,000 – head to their website to find out more.

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