Offer holders‘ guide to art and media
Fashion, textiles and 3D design • fine art • media, film, photography, sound and music • journalism • visual communications
100% of courses offer salaried placement year option
Track record for developing ambitious, bold and successful creatives
Industry-standard facilities, technology and software
With Brighton you get career support for life
REAL STUDENT VIEWS
LEARNING WITH REAL IMPACT
Join a community driven by expression and experimentation. You’ll develop your creative practice, collaborate across disciplines and create work shaped by real-world contexts and the needs of the creative industries.
Be inspired by Brighton
We are central to the city of Brighton & Hove’s reputation as a forward-thinking place to live, work and learn. Brighton offers a unique, inspiring environment for artists, designers, writers and makers, combining a strong creative economy with a vibrant cultural scene. The city is known for its independent spirit and the supportive, creative networks that shape and reshape its identity.
Alongside your course, you’ll have access to a year-round programme of festivals, screenings, exhibitions and events. Brighton provides a constant source of inspiration and a place to immerse yourself in creative practice.
A GREAT TEAM BACKING YOU
You’ll be part of an academic community that is leading the way in its field. You’ll get to know, and learn with, lecturers, technicians and visiting experts who love their subject, and who combine their teaching with professional practice and research.
Adam Powley is course leader in sports journalism. Adam is an award-winning author, national newspaper journalist and editor. He has reported and written for the Sunday Mirror, The Times, The Guardian and Time Out. He is the author of over 20 history and sports books.
Alice Fox works in inclusive performance and the visual arts alongside socially excluded groups, in particular people with learning disabilities and older people. She has delivered inclusive arts projects for Tate Exchange, The National Gallery and The British Council in Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam and Nepal.
Craig Higgins is subject lead in fashion, textiles and 3D design. Craig has worked with Sonnentag Mulligan, John Galliano, Emma Cook and Roland Mouret. Craig has taught at undergraduate and postgraduate level and holds a Brighton Student Experience award for his teaching across fashion design, creative pattern cutting and garment manufacturing.
Jonny Lochland is course leader in film. Jonny is a writer and director working across short films, music videos and feature projects, creating projects that often centre around LGBTQ+ stories and communities. Jonny’s films have been screened and distributed internationally including at the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (now BFI Flare), Cannes and New York.
SUBJECTS AND COURSES
FASHION, TEXTILES AND 3D DESIGN
Work and learn in well-equipped studios and workshops with practising artists, designers and industry professionals.
Showcase your work
You’ll have opportunities to present your work to peers, tutors and industry professionals to build recognition, develop your professional portfolio and prepare for a career in the industry.
Exhibiting your work also helps you build confidence and demonstrate skills in visual presentation and curation.
Lara, 3D design and craft
We have fantastic technicians and academic staff that really encourage you to discover your unique interests and approach to art, design and craft. There is a strong sense of community here and I think that makes the course even more amazing.
3D DESIGN AND CRAFT
of our students said teaching staff often make the subject engaging
National Student Survey 2025
FASHION DESIGN WITH BUSINESS STUDIES
of our students go on to work or study 15 months after graduating
Graduate Outcomes Survey
FINE ART
We will encourage you to develop your own artistic style. You’ll have the space and freedom to explore, supported by a team of practising artists and you’ll be encouraged to gain fresh perspectives by collaborating on projects with your fellow students.
Explore your own style
Our Fine Art courses celebrate individuality and creative freedom. There’s no house style here; you're encouraged to experiment, take risks and develop your own artistic voice.
With support from experienced tutors, you’ll explore different ideas, materials and approaches while shaping a practice that is uniquely yours.
Ellie, fine art painting
The studio spaces at Brighton are fantastic, and my course facilitates such a brilliant art community, so the studio spaces are always so inspiring, where I am able to bounce off my fellow students.
FINE ART PAINTING
of students on this course said teaching staff are good at explaining things
National Student Survey 2025
ART AND DESIGN
in the UK
QS World University Rankings® 2025
MEDIA, FILM, PHOTOGRAPHY, SOUND AND MUSIC
Brighton is a creative industries hub and an inspiring place to study media, film, photography, sound and music. Professional practice modules, industry-standard facilities and placements make sure you are fully equipped to thrive in an ever-changing creative sector.
Facilities
Experiment in multi-purpose studios equipped with lighting rigs, a sound booth, specialist sound equipment, recording and editing suites, TV studio with green screen and a dedicated photography area. Or use our high-spec camera equipment, darkrooms, performance space, screening rooms and music studios.
Our expert technicians are practising professionals who are on hand to guide and support you in developing your practice in our creative facilities.
Emma Collins, co-course leader Content Creation BA(Hons)
On this course you will develop the art of making engaging imagery and film for digital platforms, through mediums like photography, illustration, animation and AI – the creative opportunities are almost infinite. And as digital platforms shift and change you need to be in touch with the zeitgeist and have a feeling for how culture and society is evolving. It’s an exciting space to be in!
Charlotte, photography
Having access to a wide range of photographic equipment, most of which I probably never would’ve had the chance to use, meant I was able to try out and develop many different skill sets, refining who I am as a photographer, and gaining skills that are useful in commercial work.
ELECTRONIC MUSIC AND SOUND
in the UK for teaching
National Student Survey 2025
JOURNALISM
Turn your passion for storytelling into a journalism career. Learn from our course teams who combine research and teaching with extensive journalism experience. From magazines and sports to news and the arts, our NCTJ-accredited courses provide the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in this competitive field.
Practical experience
Gain real-world journalism experience in our newsroom with live feeds, using our industry-standard equipment and through field trips and placements in top newsrooms. Report from real-world settings and hone your skills in fast-paced environments.
Professional accreditation
Our courses are professionally accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This means you can be confident that you’ll graduate with the knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills that employers are looking for.
In addition to your degree, you will take the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Diploma in Journalism, a recognised qualification for professional practice.
Jordane, sports journalism
The networking opportunities and practical experiences have been standout highlights of the course. From connecting with professionals from major organisations like the BBC, Sky Sports, Channel 4, and F1 Williams Racing, to gaining press box experience at the Amex Stadium and visiting European venues like the Johan Cruijff Arena.
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
We are proud of our track record for supporting the development of ambitious and bold creatives who can communicate, inform, entertain and challenge the status quo. You will learn with experienced professionals, work on real-world projects and gain hands-on experience working with industry-standard software and facilities.
Industry experience
Real-world projects are incorporated into the courses to help you develop your practical skills and employability.
Working on projects set by external partners helps you understand how creative ideas develop in a professional context, from initial concept through to final presentation. You’ll build practical skills, learn how to communicate your ideas clearly to clients and develop a portfolio of work.
Eloise, graphic design course leader
At Brighton we build on a rich heritage of traditional design, embracing process-led research and new tools and technologies through which to radically interpret transform, develop and communicate ideas.
This is not solely as individual designers, but as informed citizens in an international community, engaging with the personal and political.
Teddy, illustration
I’ve had incredible support from all the illustration tutors – from technical help and thoughtful critiques to pastoral support. They went above and beyond to help us achieve our goals on the course and push us towards creative careers.
ILLUSTRATION
