Study Abroad Guide 2008

How to apply

1. Decide how long you wish to study at Sussex – for a full year or part of a year. Refer to the Study periods page for the different study period options.
2. Ensure you meet the academic requirements.
3. Choose the courses you would like to take. For more detail, refer to How to choose your courses.
4. Ensure that the credits for your chosen courses add up to the recommended totals for the time you will spend at Sussex. For details refer to ‘Building up your credits’ on the How to choose your courses.
5. Gather the following information:
   • a transcript of grades from your current institution
   • a reference from an academic advisor (this is not required for European/Erasmus exchange students)
   • evidence of suitable English language qualifications for students whose native language is not English
6. Download the application form and the housing application form and submit both completed application forms, along with other relevant materials such as your transcript and reference, before the deadline: 1 April if you are starting in September or October, 15 October if you are starting in January.

Notes

You are advised to try to submit your application form well before the application deadlines, as courses fill up early. Late applications are considered, subject to availability of places.

The University of Sussex has exchange programmes with a wide range of universities worldwide – applications for places on these exchanges must be made through your own institution.

Alternative application forms are used for ERASMUS exchange students; these can be obtained from your own institution.

Submitting your application

The deadline for applications for courses starting in September or October (the first semester or full academic year) is 1 April, and for courses starting in January (the second semester or spring and summer terms) it is 15 October, although late applications are considered subject to availability of places. However, you are advised to submit your application as early as possible, as places on most courses are limited and preference is given to early applicants.

You can generally expect a decision on your application about four weeks after we receive it.

If the application is successful, we will send you more information on housing, our welcome and information programme, registration, and your courses prior to your arrival.

Academic requirements

You must be academically qualified to take the courses for which you apply.

You are normally expected to have completed at least one year of higher education in your own country.

For students in the United States, a current grade point average of 3.0 or higher is normally required. The applications of students from other countries are assessed on an individual basis.

If your native language is not English, you will need to provide evidence of suitable English language qualifications. As classes are taught in English, you must demonstrate a good level of English competence. We accept a wide range of English language qualifications, including the following minimum requirements. General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE): Grade C; International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper-based test – 570 plus Test of Written English (TWE) 4. It is possible to take English language courses followed by a variety of academic programmes. For further details, refer to the English plus page.

For information about other acceptable qualifications, contact the International and Study Abroad Office at international@sussex.ac.uk

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Enquiries:

International and Study Abroad Office,
Mantell Building, University of Sussex
Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RF, UK.
T +44 1273 678422
F +44 1273 678640
E international@sussex.ac.uk

Teaching dates 2007-2008

Sussex in September
31 August 2007 – 21 September 2007
Autumn term
1 October 2007 – 7 December 2007
Spring term
7 January 2008 – 14 March 2008
Summer term
14 April 2008 – 20 June 2008
International Summer School
25 June 2008 – 17 August 2008

Teaching dates 2008-2009

Mayterm
1 May 2008 – 23 May 2008
International Summer School
25 June 2008 – 17 August 2008
Sussex in September
5 – 26 September 2008
Autumn term
6 October 2008 – 12 December 2008
Spring term
12 January 2009 – 20 March 2009
Summer term
20 April 2009 – 26 June 2009