BA Architecture
What students say
Based on about 44 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 71%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 60%
- Design occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 28%
- South East: 54%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 73%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 16%
- Other qualifications: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
- Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Architecture at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £46,500. The £37,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BA Architecture at University of Brighton do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Architecture at University of Brighton?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Architecture at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Is BA Architecture at University of Brighton accredited?
Yes. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK. Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.
How many students continue on BA Architecture at University of Brighton?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.