City campus

City campus is in Brighton city centre. Specialist facilities, studio space and our world-class Design Archives all make for an inspiring environment where creativity thrives.

From the start of the academic year 2023–24 all School of Humanities and Social Sciences courses will be based on our Brighton Moulsecoomb campus. Check your course page for more information.

What's on campus

Our City campus is in the cultural heart of Brighton, a short stroll from the beach and the pier. The nearby Phoenix Brewery halls of residence are home to 300 students.

Social scene – On our City campus you are just a few hundred metres from the bars, pubs, clubs, theatres, comedy and live music venues that make Brighton a popular London destination for a night out. In the summer the seafront buzzes with activities, impromptu BBQs and picnics on the beach.

Arts – Brighton hosts England’s biggest arts festival in May each year, and is home to highly regarded theatres, galleries and events, not to mention the Royal Pavilion, which has become a symbol of the city's eccentricities. The Sallis Benney theatre and gallery hosts a number of events on campus during the festival and throughout the year.

Food and drink on campus – There's a choice of cafes and restaurants on all our campuses.

Grand parade

Facilities at City campus

City campus art
City campus has many art and design areas to explore your creativity
City campus accommodation
Phoenix Brewery halls of residence are close by
city campus exhibition and gallery space
There are many galleries at the campus and it plays host to graduate shows, exhibitions and more
city campus media centre
Explore our purpose built media centre

Interactive map and tours

Travel and transport

Bicycle: You can reach the campus using the city's network of cycle lanes. There are cycle stands off William Street.

Bus: Being so central, the campus is on almost all of the city's bus routes. For timetables and student fares visit the Brighton and Hove Bus Company website. During term time, there is a free hourly bus services for Brighton students, running between all of our Brighton campuses and Varley Park.

Train: The closest train station is Brighton. It is a 10-minute walk from the campus. You can get unlimited train travel around the city using the Unizone ticket. For timetables check National Rail Enquiries.

Car: Because of its central location there is limited permit-controlled car parking on campus. Staff and students are encouraged to use bikes and public transport. There are a number of NCP car parks nearby. To get the best route for your journey use the following postcodes:

  • Grand Parade main building and 68 Grand Parade – BN2 0JY
  • Dorset Place – BN2 1ST
  • Edward Street - BN2 0JG
  • Pavilion Parade  – BN2 1RA
  • Phoenix Brewery halls of residence – BN2 9WJ
  • St Peter's House – BN2 9NA

See our maps and directions pages for information about parking.

Two cyclists approaching