Campuses And Facilities At Brighton MET College

Creative students learn in professional-standard studios, photography spaces, editing suites and digital production environments equipped with industry software and specialist technology. Designed to encourage collaboration, innovation and portfolio development, these spaces mirror the environments students will experience throughout the creative industries.

METRO Salons provide fully operational commercial salons where students gain valuable experience working with real clients under the guidance of experienced professionals. From styling and colouring to beauty therapies, students develop technical expertise, confidence and the professional standards expected within the industry.

Hospitality and catering students develop their culinary and front-of-house skills in The Gallery, Brighton MET’s fully licensed public training restaurant. Serving paying customers in a realistic commercial setting allows students to experience the pace, teamwork and professionalism of the hospitality industry while preparing for future employment. The restaurant is also set to benefit from a further multi-million-pound investment, enhancing facilities and creating an even more contemporary learning environment for future students.

Alongside specialist teaching facilities, students have access to modern classrooms, collaborative study spaces and a well-equipped Learning Resource Centre offering specialist software, quiet study areas, bookable group rooms, printing facilities and academic support throughout the year.

Studying in central Brighton places students within walking distance of independent galleries, creative businesses, theatres, cafés and cultural venues. The city’s thriving digital and creative economy provides an inspiring backdrop for learning, with excellent transport links and opportunities to connect with employers and industry.

Our East Campus is home to a £9 million Construction & Trades Centre, providing purpose-built facilities for practical learning across construction, engineering and technical subjects. Spacious workshops and industry-standard equipment allow students to develop career-ready skills in realistic working environments.

Students benefit from specialist workshops for carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, electrical installation and engineering, equipped with professional tools, machinery and equipment used throughout industry. Practical learning is at the heart of every course, helping students build confidence alongside technical expertise.

Our East Campus offers excellent facilities for sport and active learning, including sports halls, gym spaces, dance studios, boxing facilities and access to outdoor sports areas. These facilities support both sports students and wider student wellbeing through training, enrichment and recreational activities.

Designed to reflect real workplaces, the campus provides spacious teaching rooms, specialist practical areas and flexible learning environments where students can develop technical skills safely while preparing for employment, apprenticeships or higher education.

Students have access to dedicated study spaces, library services, IT facilities and academic support designed to complement practical learning. Whether completing coursework, carrying out research or collaborating on projects, students have the resources needed to succeed throughout their studies.

Our industry-leading Vaillant Training Centre gives students hands-on experience with the latest low-carbon heating and renewable energy technologies. Training on industry-standard equipment alongside expert tutors helps students develop practical, job-ready skills, gain recognised qualifications and prepare for careers in the fast-growing sustainable construction and heating sectors.