Architecture

At Brighton we take a socially conscious, sustainable and collaborative approach. You will be guided in developing your own creative voice, informed by design history and theory, with career preparation built into your studies so that you graduate ready for professional practice.

On successful completion of your Architecture BA(Hons) studies you are awarded RIBA Part 1. This enables you to progress to the RIBA Part 2, our MArch course, at postgraduate level which you can also study with us at Brighton, continuing on your path to becoming a qualified architect.

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Our courses

Undergraduate

You'll work on live briefs and site-specific projects with communities in the local area and further afield, and build the skills and experience needed in practice in our modelling and construction workshops, IT facilities and using specialist software.

Postgraduate

To be able to register as an architect you need to complete three stages of your studies: RIBA parts 1, 2 and 3.

Successful completion of our Architecture BA(Hons) means you'll be awarded RIBA Part I and enables you to progress to the RIBA Part 2 or MArch course which you can also study at Brighton. From here you can continue your studies at Brighton all the way to becoming a qualified architect.

To find out more, read course leader Dr Ben Sweeting’s guide to becoming an architect on our blog.

Accreditation

Our Architecture BA(Hons), Architecture RIBA Part 2 MArch and Management, Practice and Law (RIBA Part 3) are accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

You can expect

Opportunities to exhibit

Showcase your work throughout your studies and take part in the Graduate Show

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Explore design in context

Using this approach structures and spaces are designed with inhabitation, and urban and natural environments in mind; reimagining and contributing to a sustainable future.

Prepare for your career

Our links with RIBA South East include opportunities for mentoring and mock interviews with practising architects. And you’ll learn in a design studio environment reflecting professional practice, fostering a dynamic, creative work environment.

What jobs can I do with an architecture degree or masters?

Here are some examples of jobs you could do with your degree or masters in architecture:

Architect
Architectural Technologist
Interior Designer
Production Designer
Research Architect
Restoration Architect
Spatial Designer
Urban Designer

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Accrediting bodies

Architecture BA(Hons) is accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

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School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering

You will be part of the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering based in Brighton. The school includes architecture, urban planning with architecture and interior architecture.