Course General Description

Architecture is a rewarding and culturally important profession – and at Brighton we see architecture as a social activity as well as a technical exploration. As a student here, you will build a thorough understanding of modern architectural practices, informed by consideration of the broader context of social engagement; who is it for, what informs its design and structure, and what will its legacy be? You will develop your architectural voice through your own projects and by working in collaboration with other students from all years of the degree. This environment of enquiry and work partnerships, as well as individual time management, is sound preparation for professional practice. Career planning is integral to your learning from the outset, and our links with RIBA South East provide opportunities including mentoring and mock interviews with practising architects.

School General Description

A part of Brighton since 1859, the university has been guided by its original ethos to become the diverse, multidisciplinary institution that it is today. With 21,555 students studying across five campuses in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings, the university community demonstrates civic responsibility across the south coast and beyond. The university is defined by a commitment to social relevance, steering its curriculum and research projects away from the ivory tower and toward the fulfilment of public good as a trusted partner.This not only involves active engagement with a local and global community but includes a coordinated effort toward creating an equal and sustainable environment within the university. This is based on the shared values of engagement, diversity, participation, collaboration and sustainability.The university courses, from undergraduate to research level and from the humanities to the natural sciences encourage students to apply their academic knowledge to the world beyond university in order to become active, fruitful members of their local communities.The university endeavours to remain a trusted partner, believing that by building strong, effective and mutually beneficial relationships we are collectively stronger and better able to tackle the real-world issues that we all face.