The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university near Brighton. We have both an international and local outlook, with staff and students from more than 100 countries and frequent engagement in community activities and services.
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4.4 out of 5 (36 ratings / 20 reviews) Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Top reasons to study here
- Sussex is a leading research institution and feature highly in university league tables.
- Many of the University of Sussex graduates go on to a promising career soon after leaving Sussex.
- Through the transformative power of education, research and engagement, University of Sussex works for a better world.
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (41)
- M.Sc. Cognitive NeuroscienceSchool of Psychology
- M.Sc. Dementia Studies
- M.Sc. Development EconomicsSchool of Social Sciences and Cultural Studies
- M.A. Development Studies
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. EconomicsSchool of Social Sciences and Cultural Studies
- M.Sc. Experimental Psychology
- M.A. Gender Studies
- M.A. Gender and Media
- M.A. Human Rights
- M.A. Intellectual History
- School of Media, Film and Music
- M.A. Migration Studies
- M.A. Sexual DissidenceSchool of Global Studies
- M.A. Social Development
- M.Sc. Social Research Methods
- M.Res. WellbeingSchool of Education and Social Work
Business & Management (19)
- M.Sc. Banking and Finance
- M.Sc. Financial Mathematics
- M.Sc. International Management
- M.Sc. International Marketing
- M.Sc. Management
- M.Sc. Management and Finance
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (13)
- M.Sc. Astronomy
- M.Sc. Cancer Cell Biology
- M.Sc. Cognitive NeuroscienceSchool of Psychology
- M.Sc. Cosmology
- M.Sc. Dementia Studies
- M.Sc. Financial Mathematics
- M.Sc. MathematicsSchool of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Quantum Technology
Arts, Design & Architecture (9)
- M.A. Art History
- M.A. Digital Documentary
- M.A. Film Studies
- M.A. Filmmaking
- M.A. Gender and Media
- School of Media, Film and Music
Humanities (9)
- M.A. Applied LinguisticsSchool of English
- M.A. Contemporary History
- School of English
- M.A. Intellectual History
- Postgraduate Certificate Secondary Modern Foreign Languages
Computer Science & IT (8)
- M.Sc. Data ScienceSchool of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Postgraduate Certificate Web Development
Law (8)
- LL.M. Environmental Law
- LL.M. International Law
- LL.M. Law
Education & Training (7)
- M.A. Education
- M.Sc. Experimental Psychology
- Postgraduate Certificate Secondary Modern Foreign Languages
Medicine & Health (7)
- M.Sc. Cancer Cell Biology
- M.Sc. CardiologyBrighton and Sussex Medical School
- M.Sc. Dementia Studies
- M.Sc. Experimental Psychology
- M.Sc. Global Health
Journalism & Media (6)
- M.A. Gender and Media
- School of Media, Film and Music
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
Engineering & Technology (3)
- M.Sc. Energy Policy
- M.Sc. Quantum Technology
About
History
The University of Sussex is a leading higher education and research institution near Brighton, in the south of England. Sussex was the first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s, receiving its Royal Charter in 1961.
Education
Creative thinking, diversity in our teaching, intellectual challenge and interdisciplinarity have always been fundamental to a Sussex education.
Our goal is to deliver teaching and learning programmes informed by current research, attractive to students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and which deliver skills for life.
Sussex is a highly ranked UK university that uses research-led teaching, a unique location and a strong sense of purpose to broaden its students' perspectives. You can choose from over 500 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, taught by world-leading academics.
Research
Research is at the heart of our academic activity at Sussex, and the rich diversity of our work is reflected across a wide range of disciplines.
Our interdisciplinary approach brings innovative solutions to real-world problems, and our growing investment in excellence has enhanced the impact of our work on economic progress and the well-being of society worldwide.
Career
96% of our graduates are in work or further study six months after graduating. We’ll help you explore different career choices, develop your skills, and gain valuable experience in the workplace.
We offer a range of careers support to help you secure a graduate job. We host networking events where you can meet potential employers, help you prepare for interviews and work on your CV, and you have access to our online jobs database.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
161 -14
2018
147 2
2017
149
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
201
2017
201
2016
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
227 1
2018
228 -41
2017
187
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
174 36
2017
210
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Whether you're concerned about your studies, need financial advice or have emotional or health concerns, our student support services are here to help.
The Student Life Centre can offer support on a range of issues related to your welfare. They can help with:
- concerns affecting study progress and wellbeing
- money matters
- improving your academic performance
- understanding how the University works
You can also access confidential advice on health issues.
Housing services
On-campus accommodation
Choose from nine campus housing options, which have either en-suite or shared bathrooms.
- Northfield flats
- Stanmer Court flats
- Swanborough flats
- Lewes Court flats (Phase 2)
- Student Village
- Brighthelm houses
- Lewes Court flats (Phase 1)
- Park Houses
- Park Village
Experience life in the city and benefit from good transport links to the University by living off-campus in Brighton & Hove and other towns in the local area.
- Abacus House flats
- Kings Road flats
- University-managed houses
- Lewes Study Lodge
- Caburn House Residence
Library services
Explore our world-class resources and find your perfect place to study in our campus library. You have access to:
- 750,000 books and e-books
- 38,000 online journals
- databases for research
- online subject guides
- digital archives.
Choose from quiet, silent or group study spaces and benefit from computing facilities and wi-fi in all areas. You can also buy academic textbooks in our University bookshop.
ICT services
Wi-fi is available throughout the campus and we have over 800 computers available, both PCs and Macs.
Some computer rooms are open 24 hours a day. You can view computer spaces online or use the SussexMobile app to find a free computer.
You can also attend IT courses and download software for free, including Microsoft Office and SPSS.
Medical services
Healthcare
- health centre - with a daily drop-in service
- dentist
- pharmacy - where you can pick up prescriptions and medicines.
Student Life
Campus life
Sussex has one of the most beautiful campus locations in the UK.
Situated in rolling parkland on the edge of Brighton, the campus combines award-winning architecture with green open spaces.
The campus is surrounded by the South Downs National Park but just a few minutes away from the lively city of Brighton & Hove.
Designed by Sir Basil Spence, the buildings that make up the heart of the campus were given listed building status in 1993. Falmer House is one of only two educational buildings in the UK to be Grade I-listed in recognition of its exceptional interest.
Sports facilities
You can become a member of Sussexsport or use our facilities on a pay-and-play basis.
We have two on-campus sports areas:
- The Sport Centre, for indoor sports, group exercise classes and the gym
- Falmer Sports Complex, housing the main fitness rooms and sports pitches.
Student clubs
Choose from over 230 clubs, societies and sports teams, all supported by the Students’ Union.
These include dance societies, academic societies and even a ukulele society. There’s also an award-winning TV station.
You can get involved in a number of events run by the Students’ Union, including Freshers’ Week and One World Sussex, which celebrates the diversity of our campus community.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Good enough
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The quality of teaching is great, but peers are often quite disappointing.
Good lecturer to student ratio
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Bad: Very much work over the whole term. Good for undergraduates, but in my opinion not for master students. They should be more independent and flexible in how they organise their studying throughout the term. Good: Availibity of lecturers and relaxed atmosphere between lecturers and students. Small classes.
Sussex IR
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
sussex has thought me a lot and I really like the environment of the university and the teaching style in my course as it become one of the leading universities in International relations and development in the world
