1) The University of Sussex offers choice and flexibility in their degree programs, award-winning teaching from leading experts, and opportunities to study abroad or take courses in other languages. 2) Students are challenged alongside other high-achieving peers and develop career-focused skills valued by employers. Sussex also supports developing life skills. 3) Sussex is ranked highly both nationally and internationally for research excellence. The campus provides a welcoming environment and students have diverse backgrounds from over 120 countries.

1. Why Sussex? Why us?
Choice and Teaching Widen your horizons
flexibility excellence Meet students from varied
Choose from a wide range Learn from inspiring, backgrounds and over 120
of degrees, with exciting enthusiastic and award-winning countries, learn another
combinations of subjects, and teaching staff who are at the language alongside your main
enjoy the flexibility to explore forefront of their field subject, or study abroad for part
your own special interest of your degree
within your selected degree
Challenge yourself Career-focused
Enjoy the challenge of learning learning
alongside other high-calibre During your studies you will
and motivated students – it’s develop the broad skills and
the perfect environment for knowledge that employers
enquiring minds look for
Skills for life
In addition to supporting your
academic studies, we offer lots
of opportunities to develop the
wider life skills that enable you
to reach your full potential
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2. Research Superb learning World class
Why Sussex? Why us?
distinction resources Top 25 in UK
Benefit from studying Our well-stocked Library, Top 50 in Europe
at a university renowned extensive computer network Top 150 in the world
nationally and internationally and electronic learning
for its excellent research resources, specialist labs, and Times Higher Education
media and film facilities support Supplement – World University
you whatever your subject Rankings 2007
The ideal setting ‘London by the sea’
Located in the beautiful South With the exciting seaside city
Downs, our campus provides of Brighton on your doorstep
a safe, self-contained and and London just an hour away,
welcoming environment for your experience some of the best
studies clubs, culture and shopping in
the UK
Listening to you
Your views matter to us.
We provide a variety of
opportunities for student
feedback throughout your time
at Sussex, and take strong
account of your opinions
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3. Welcome to Sussex
Welcome to Sussex Life at Sussex
Life at Sussex
Y our time as a student is one of the most exciting
and challenging periods in your life, so choosing
the right university is an important decision. Our
prospectus describes the opportunities available and
gives you an idea of what life is like at the University
of Sussex.
At Sussex we offer you plenty of variety in
your studies. We break down barriers
between traditional subjects, allowing
you flexibility and choice. We encourage
intellectual breadth and self-reliance – skills
that are highly prized in the world of work, as
well as the academic world.
We are a leading research university and
the benefit of cutting-edge research to our
undergraduate programmes is invaluable:
in the calibre of our teaching staff; the
availability of innovative and fascinating
project and dissertation work; and the
opportunities it provides to learn from leading
researchers at the forefront of their subjects.
Sussex is proud of its reputation as a
cosmopolitan community. We actively
encourage international students,
mature applicants and students from
backgrounds with no tradition of university
education. Sussex has a diverse student
population, enriching the experience of all
who study here.
Our campus is situated in beautiful parkland
next to Brighton – the city by the sea.
The friendly and informal campus life at
Sussex is a reflection of the community
at large: Brighton is a lively and exciting
place.
I hope this prospectus will help you decide
whether Sussex is right for you. If you have
any queries, do not hesitate to contact us –
or come to one of our open days or regular
campus tours, and see for yourself what
makes Sussex so special.
Student Recruitment Services,
Sussex House, University of Sussex,
Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RH
T +44 (0)1273 876787
F +44 (0)1273 876677
Professor Michael Farthing E study@sussex.ac.uk
Vice-Chancellor www.sussex.ac.uk
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4. Open days and other
Open days and other ways to visit Sussex Life at Sussex
ways to visit Sussex
Life at Sussex
W e have tried to make this prospectus as informative as
possible, but it can never give you a complete feel of what
life is like at Sussex. To get the big picture, we would like to invite
you to visit. Come and see for yourself what a beautiful campus
we have and what a great time you could have here.
We will hold two open days in 2008, on Self-guided visits Syrie’s
Saturday 14 June and Saturday 11 October, If you can’t make any of our listed visit perspective
as well as a year-round programme of opportunities, you are still welcome to ‘I
x visited the University of Sussex
campus tours and other visits. come and explore our friendly campus. twice before making my application.
x
Booking for all events is essential, and you On weekdays, you can collect a map and The
x first time was on a sunny summer
an information pack and get advice on how open day – the grass was covered with
x
can check available dates and request people chatting and laughing. The
x
places for you and your family at best to make use of your time on campus
second time was on a cold rainy winter
x
www.sussex.ac.uk/visitors by asking for a member of our Student day
x when everyone was racing from
Recruitment Services at main reception, building to building in search of cover.
x
Open days Sussex House. ‘Both times I can remember being
x
As well as enabling you to sample the gripped by a feeling of excitement
x
atmosphere of the Sussex campus first hand, Visiting the Brighton and Sussex based on the thought that I could
x
open days give you the very best opportunity Medical School come here. I imagined myself going to
x
to talk to our tutors about the subjects If you are interested in studying Medicine, the
x Library and sitting in the student
that interest you. We organise a packed please visit the Brighton and Sussex Medical bars. The idea of life on a campus
x
programme of activities, including subject School website at www.bsms.ac.uk for with everything on one site really
x
appealed to me. I did visit some other
x
presentations, student life talks, and tours of information about their open days.
universities, but Sussex seemed to be
x
departments and student accommodation. Group visits the
x perfect place for me and it still is.
We even offer free bus tours of nearby We also welcome hundreds of schools and ‘One of the best things about my job
x
Brighton, to give you a wider view of life here. is
x talking to prospective students
colleges to campus each year, offering a
knowing that some people will love
x
Campus tours range of activities tailored to the needs of the the
x campus and want to make Sussex
If you are unable to attend one of our open group. A typical visit might include a campus “their place” too.’
days, you are welcome to come on one of tour, a look at our learning resources and a
talk in one of the lecture theatres. Teachers Syrie Williams-Hall
our regular campus tours. The tours, led by Head of
current students or recent graduates, give or careers advisors wishing to bring a group Visitor Services
you the chance to explore our campus and to campus are invited to contact Student
get the lowdown on student life at Sussex. Recruitment Services at the address below
Our trained team of advisors will also be on right. We look forward to seeing you.
hand to answer any questions you have about Once you have applied
your qualifications, university life in general, Although it is a good idea to visit universities
or Sussex degrees in particular. before including them on your UCAS
Mature student drop-ins application, we know it is not always possible.
If you have been out of formal education So do be assured that if you apply to Sussex
for some years, you may prefer to book a and are made an offer, we will normally invite
place on one of our regular mature student you to an admissions day. These usually take
tours. These sessions – normally led by a place between November and April each year,
mature student at Sussex – will give you the and before any UCAS deadlines for replying
chance to tour campus and get in-depth to offers.
To check available dates and book a
advice on entry routes and student support Admissions days give you the opportunity to visit, go to www.sussex.ac.uk/visitors
at the University. meet current students and staff, discuss your Or contact:
chosen degree in more detail and decide Student Recruitment Services,
finally whether Sussex is for you. Sussex House, University of Sussex,
Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RH
T +44 (0)1273 876787
E study@sussex.ac.uk
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