Offer holders‘ guide to architecture, technology and engineering
Architecture and design • civil engineering and construction • computing • data science • engineering
100% of courses offer placements or work experience
Professionally-accredited learning to prepare you for work
Learn in specialist facilities that mirror, and often exceed, those you will use at work
With Brighton you get career support for life
REAL STUDENT VIEWS
Izzy, aeronautical engineering,
My favourite part of the course has been my placement year. During my placement year at Collins Aerospace I also applied for, and was accepted onto, the McLaren 60 Scholars Programme and was able to do both simultaneously. The 60 Scholars events were mainly online and my placement fully supported me to go and do the sessions whilst at work as it was helping my development as a woman in STEM.
Aadhi, digital games development
My course encourages communication and collaboration with classmates to develop new ideas and work together on activities. One of the best parts is the flexibility to learn not just one core skill, but a range of skills I can use both in and out of university.
Beth, automotive engineering
Engineering at Brighton has a great balance between theoretical, practical and software application. The facilities have allowed me to gain knowledge of welding, 3D printing, simulation data analysis and so much more. My course is particularly great at bringing in external engineers to share their experiences and insight into real-world engineering.
Cinar, architecture
Keeping up with lectures, attendance and project submissions while striving for success is challenging, but with support systems at every corner and Brighton’s warm, positive energy, those challenges become manageable and even truly enjoyable.
Sade, architecture
My favourite part of my studies is the freedom we have to explore and experiment. I learn a lot through trial and error and experimentation. Also, that we have the ability to combine knowledge from many different subject areas into the course. People tend to think architecture is just about designing buildings, but it is so much more than that.
Istvan, computer science with cyber security
Our lecturers always have relevant, up-to-date experience in the topic they teach, while they are also interested in our ideas. Collaborating with other students has also been a key part of the course and it is really motivating to see how others are invested in group projects.
LEARNING WITH REAL IMPACT
When you take your education to the next level with us, you join a community focused on positive change. Our current research considers challenges including renewable energy systems, waste and carbon emission reduction in the built environment, displaced communities, technological innovation in medicine and medical devices. You’ll benefit from – and contribute to – new knowledge and new solutions while you develop valuable skills.
Be inspired by Brighton
Brighton & Hove is a vibrant, inclusive student city. It’s one of the most important cities in the UK for digital technology businesses, is the UK’s leading city for new economy businesses (Centre for Cities 2025) and was recently named the most creative city in the UK by The Creative City Index.
A GREAT TEAM BACKING YOU
You’ll be part of an academic community whose members are leading the way in their fields. You’ll get to know, and learn with, lecturers, technicians and visiting experts who love their subjects and who combine their teaching with professional practice and research.
Duncan Baker-Brown is a principal lecturer, award-winning chartered RIBA architect and environmental activist. He is the university’s climate literacy champion.
Dr Qianyu Luo is a principal lecturer specialising in water engineering, hydraulics and computational fluid dynamics. Her research supports her commitment to connecting theory with current global challenges such as climate change, sustainable cities and water management.
Dr Sanaz Fallahkhair teaches human computer interaction. Her research and teaching address important global challenges – designing and developing human-centred technologies in the domains of healthcare modelling, cultural-heritage and e-learning.
Dr Anestis Touloumis is principal lecturer in data science. His research focuses on developing innovative statistical methods as open-source (R packages) software.
Dr Hannah Wood is a principal lecturer in the built environment. Her research interests are around inclusivity and diversity in the sector and involve investigating the experiences of women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds in the construction industry.
Dr Zakkiya Khan is senior lecturer in interior design. Her role as a co-opted expert member of the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers in 2020 – 2022 allowed her to shape global education policy.
Dr Idil Fenercioglu Aydin teaches the physics of flight, flight dynamics and aircraft design. She’s also a technical team member with the NATO Applied Vehicle Technologies Panel.
Industry connections
All of our courses are informed by industry and employer know-how. Subject-based advisory boards of employers, consultants and industry professionals help us make sure your learning is relevant and future-proof, as well as helping us develop placements, live briefs and field trips.
SUBJECTS AND COURSES
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
At Brighton we take a socially conscious, sustainable and collaborative approach. Our architecture and design courses encourage you to find your own creative voice and explore design in context; to reimagine and contribute to society and the world we live in.
Undine, architecture
Through studying architecture at Brighton I have gained a great understanding of the importance of working as a sustainable practice. With the construction industry responsible for over 40% of total carbon dioxide emitted, designing thoughtfully is a priority.
Showcase your work
You’ll have the opportunity to show your final year projects at the end of year show.
And there are also work in progress shows in your first and second years.
Professional accreditations
Our Architecture BA(Hons) is accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Our Product Design BSc(Hons) is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED).
Industry-connected learning
You’ll develop your practical experience alongside theoretical knowledge – from placement opportunities and portfolio workshops, to industry events and links with the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID).
RIBA professionals offer our architecture students one-to- one mentoring, offering advice, project portfolio and CV advice, as well as arranging mock interviews.
CIVIL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
Our civil engineering and construction degrees explore sustainability, resilient design and the role of digital skills in shaping the future of our built environment. Fieldwork, site visits and exciting projects based on real-life case studies bring learning to life.
Learning with purpose
You’ll work on projects that respond to challenges that face the world today. Construction students develop life care plans for real buildings and study contemporary issues like the Building Safety Act, developed in response to the Grenfell Tower fire.
Civil engineering students work on real-world problems in developing countries as part of the Engineering for People Design Challenge.
Test your ideas
We have the specialist, industry-standard equipment you need to build skills and test ideas. You could be in the concrete lab making and testing concrete, testing structures in the dynamics lab or flood monitoring using wave-generating flumes. You’ll also gain experience of industry-standard building information modelling software.
Professional accreditations
Our civil engineering and construction courses are accredited by multiple professional bodies. Professional accreditation confirms that your course meets rigorous benchmarks for academic excellence and professional relevance and can open the door to careers and opportunities in the UK and beyond.
Our construction and building courses are accredited by:
Our civil engineering courses are accredited by:
CIVIL ENGINEERING
in the UK for student satisfaction
Complete University Guide 2026
in the UK for graduate prospects
Complete University Guide 2026
COMPUTING
Explore the latest computing technologies and build your skills and experience in creative problem-solving. You‘ll develop the confidence and knowledge to respond to the challenges and issues that face society today – and the ability to react to future developments.
Building career skills
You’ll work on live client briefs and projects and begin to build your own portfolio of work. Capture the Flag cybersecurity challenges, CodeFest and Gamejam are great ways to develop skills. You can also make valuable connections through monthly hackerlab meet-ups at Develop, the UK’s largest gaming conference.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
in the UK for academic support
National Student Survey 2025
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATICS
of our research impact is assessed as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ in terms of its reach and significance
Research Excellence Framework 2021
Professional facilities
Get creative with our specialist software and facilities, such as our CISCO-certified cyber security and communication lab, usability lab with eye-tracking technology, HTC Vive, robotics lab, immersive workspace, digitisation/VR lab, 3D graphical software, sensors, 3D printing, visualisation technologies and games studios.
Professional accreditations
Our computing courses are professionally accredited by BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT.
Computing degree show
Our computing degree show allows students from all courses to showcase their final projects to potential employers.
For his final project, Daniel, a Computer Science for Games BSc(Hons) student, developed an innovative game designed specifically for players with motor disabilities.
DATA SCIENCE
Learn to model, predict and interpret data, and drive change with it. Turn data into powerful insights that inform real-world decisions across sectors from healthcare and environment, to finance and tech.
Skills employers value
Project work including live coding sessions and analysis work with real-world data on impactful themes like social justice, sustainability and public health.
You can also work towards an additional globally recognised SAS qualification.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATICS
of our research impact is assessed as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ in terms of its reach and significance
Research Excellence Framework 2021
Industry connections
Brighton & Hove offers opportunities for networking, internships and placements right on your doorstep. You’ll collaborate on projects with diverse organisations such as Brighton & Hove Buses, Southern Water, EDF Energy and Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).
ENGINEERING
Our engineering courses will help you become a creative problem-solver as you work alongside like-minded students and industry professionals. Whether you’re designing complex systems or developing new technologies, you’ll be encouraged to think critically and work together to find innovative solutions.
Exciting, challenging project work
You’ll apply your learning to solve problems and push boundaries, engaging in exciting, industry-focused projects that mirror global engineering challenges.
You’ll get to work on innovative designs for electric vehicles, test novel robotic and autonomous systems, design a global solution to ocean plastic pollution, and build your own robots, water rockets and rocket cars.
See your skills in action
Use your imagination, experiment and put your ideas to the test. You could be working in the robotics or VR/AR labs, trying out an idea using our car and flight simulators or wind tunnel, and loads more.
Professional accreditations
All of our engineering courses are accredited by the relevant professional bodies. This means that your course meets rigorous benchmarks for academic excellence and professional relevance, accreditation can open the door to exciting careers and opportunities globally.
Kameron, mechanical engineering
The course has been really hands-on, which is exactly what I wanted. I’ve worked on projects like designing renewable energy systems and electric boat propulsion, working with a local port. The lecturers are always there to help when you need it. Working in teams has made me think more creatively and change my approach to problems, developing key skills crucial to a career in engineering.
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
in the UK
Guardian University League 2026
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
JOINT
in the UK for graduate prospects
Complete University Guide 2026
