You’ll participate in a vibrant studio culture, sharing ideas and techniques. Using drawing, model-making, film and mixed media, you will explore the re-imagining of space for new or different purposes while developing a critical understanding of the experience of space.

There are multiple pathways through the course, enabling you to develop the passions you bring with you by learning new techniques while maintaining your unique creative identity. Our Future Practice module supports you in determining the design contribution you wish to make to society upon graduation.

Each year there are optional field trips and live projects that expand your architectural and spatial design knowledge. Students also have the opportunity to help to run the Brighton Interior Architecture and Architecture Student Society (BIAAS) organising lectures, events and exhibitions.

Entry requirements

We are looking for highly motivated and creative students. We will primarily be interested in your portfolio. If your predicted grades fall below these requirements but you can demonstrate a high-quality portfolio, you are still encouraged to apply. We will consider you on an individual basis.

A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry – it is just one of a range of qualifications (for example, BTEC or Access Diploma) that is accepted for admission to this course.

A-levels or BTEC
Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.

International Baccalaureate
27 points, with three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. Art and design diploma preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 30 credits at merit or above.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)
At least three subjects including English language and maths.

Foundation degree/HND
may enable you to start the course in year 3. Related subjects or practical or professional experience required.

Apolytirion
19 overall (including a 15 in mathematics)

Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3. 

English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Careers

Prepare for your career 

In your career you need a combination of knowledge, skills, personal qualities and relevant experiences – and you’ll get all of this from your degree.

During the course you will have opportunities to:

• Formally present your work to a panel, developing an understanding of how to win client briefs – and in your final year you have the opportunity to be interviewed by professionals at our RIBA mock interview day.
• Work on collaborative projects that mirror how professional teams work together.
• Choose from multiple pathways through the course enabling you to develop your passions.
• Determine the design contribution you wish to make to society upon graduation through our Future Practice module
• Build an impressive portfolio to help you stand out at job interviews.

Outside of the course you will have opportunities take part in organising and attending social and academic events, lectures and exhibitions as part of our Brighton Interior Architecture and Architecture Society.