Art and design

There is no house style at Brighton – from the outset, you will explore your chosen field and develop your own creative practice.

We offer individual courses in fine art critical practice, painting, 3D design and craft, printmaking and sculpture. You will be part of a creative community of artists and designers based in central Brighton with a year round calendar of creative and cultural events to enjoy and participate in.

Art and design at Brighton is in the top 13 in the UK and in the top 100 globally by the QS World University Rankings 2020.

We are also top 20 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2021.

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Painting alumni wins prestigious emerging artist prize

Pippa El-Kadhi Brown, a graduate of BA (Hons) Fine Art Painting, has won the overall Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2020 – one of the world’s most coveted awards for up and coming artists.

Art at Brighton is UK top 20

In the Guardian League Table 2021, released at the weekend, art at University of Brighton is 19th place – check out our courses.

Brighton art graduates given opportunity for work to go under the hammer

The University of Brighton has teamed up with insurance group Liberty Speciality Markets (LSM) to offer artists access to a valuable Art Award.

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Be inspired

You will learn with established artists and practitioners who will help you engage with your craft. You will benefit from their experience and engagement not only in exhibiting and curating art, but also in consultancy, research and academic examination.

International links

Students on our art and design courses benefit from strong links with local arts communities and international links with the University of Nagoya in Japan including exchange programme opportunities that are open to our students.

Unlock your potential

Client briefs, competitions and opportunities to exhibit your work foster the development of professional skills, enabling you to pursue freelance and other creative career opportunities with confidence.

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School of Art

Fine art, critical practice, painting, printmaking and sculpture are taught in the School of Art.

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