Moulsecoomb campus

Campus transformation

The Big Build, our Moulsecoomb campus transformation, is almost complete. Since 2018 we’ve seen the site grow to include:

• five new halls of residence with over 800 rooms at affordable rents
• Elm House – a new home for our School of Business and Law with flexible modern learning and social spaces
• a new home for the Students' Union and fitness facilities
• an accessible pedestrian bridge linking both sides of our campus
• a multi-storey bike and car parking facility.

The development has been designed and constructed to the highest environmental and sustainability standards. And when fully completed, new green spaces with over 300 trees planted, improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists and links to public transport will add to the benefits of our Big Build.

The Big Build is part of a wider masterplan for the area that includes the Preston Barracks development next door with cafes, shops and workshops. Together the two projects are breathing new life into the local area for everyone who lives, works and learns here, creating jobs and bringing wider economic benefits to our city.

There’s loads of local amenities on the doorstep with a good choice of supermarkets for the weekly shop, coffee shops and cafes, takeaways and other useful shops and services close by.

Elm House - a new home for our School of Business and Law

Architect images

What's on campus

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Academic schools – Three of our seven academic schools are based here – School of Applied Sciences, School of Business and Law, and School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering.

Social scene – Most students head into the centre of Brighton for its mix of bars, pubs, clubs, theatres, comedy and live music venues. In the summer the seafront buzzes with activities, impromptu picnics on the beach.

Arts – Brighton hosts England’s biggest arts festival in May each year, and has highly regarded theatres, galleries and events, not to mention the quirky Royal Pavilion which has become a symbol of our city's eccentricities.

Sports – On campus there is a new fitness facility, and the sports hall with basketball and badminton courts and climbing wall. Beyond the campus you can find teams for almost every sport, from beach volleyball to touch rugby. The seafront and beautiful South Downs are wonderful for exploring on foot or by bike, and the sea is often dotted with kayakers, windsurfers and paddle boarders.

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

Interactive map and tours

Travel and transport

Bicycle: There are cycle lanes running all the way from Brighton city centre along Lewes Road (A270) to Moulsecoomb and on to Falmer. On campus there are plenty of covered cycle stands monitored by CCTV.

Bus: The 24, 25, 28 and 49 run frequently from central Brighton. The number 24 links the Moulsecoomb campus with Varley Park halls of residence. 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 station is Moulsecoomb. There are up to four trains an hour from Brighton to Moulsecoomb (4 minutes) and two an hour direct to Eastbourne (40 minutes). You can get unlimited train travel around the city using the Unizone ticket. For timetables check National Rail Enquiries.

Car: There is limited permit-controlled car parking on campus. Staff and students are encouraged to use bikes and public transport. To get the best route for your journey use the following postcodes:

• Cockcroft, Huxley and Watts Buildings (and Aldrich Library)  – BN2 4GJ
• Manor House and Tithe Barn – BN2 4GA
• Mithras House (and Annexe) – BN2 4AT
• Moulsecoomb Place – BN2 4HQ