Dave's perspective
'The decision to undertake postgraduate studies at Sussex was one of the best decisions of my life. The atmosphere, facilities, staff and other students made studying at Sussex a fantastic experience. The course was perfectly suited to expanding my knowledge of using, creating and maintaining multimedia applications, enabling me to pursue a career as a games programmer.
'A variety of topics were covered on the course ranging from low-level programming-orientated tasks designed to give a technical knowledge and understanding of the principles of multimedia applications to higher-level more art-orientated tasks using established professional multimedia software to create 3D environments.
'Learning both ends of the spectrum have proven invaluable since graduating; the more technical, in-depth skills are used on a day-to-day basis, while the artistic skills are more useful when interacting with the other disciplines in the work environment.
'All things considered I couldn't have wished for a better postgraduate experience.'
Dave Weekes
Computing with Digital Media MSc student
Harkirat's perspective
'When I first signed up for my degree course, I was prepared for the non-stop, long-hours-in-the-library studying. I couldn't have been more wrong! Apart from the usual "book-knowledge and reading", this degree course is very stimulating, mentally challenging and gives students a hands-on experience in the field of human-computer interaction as a whole. The mode of teaching at Sussex has encouraged me to understand and reflect upon what I felt about the field of HCI as a whole and implement that in bringing about a change in our global world of man and technology.
'The University of Sussex as a whole is made up of a great vibrant and friendly staff and student body. Added to this the lecturers are well-qualified and well-known experts in their fields of study. Sussex is well renowned for its research and taught postgraduate degree courses. I would not have chosen any other institute to have completed my Masters at.
'Most importantly, Sussex has given me a "home-away-from-Home" and I am proud to be a member of such a great community!'
Harkirat Rehal
Human-Computer Interaction MSc student
Josh's perspective
'My experience at Sussex opened my eyes to the opportunities and possibilities of interdisciplinary research. I learned how to seek the interfaces between disciplines, unearth the unasked questions and untried solutions that lie there, how to think laterally, ask the right questions in unfamiliar domains, and collaborate with people from different cultures and fields. But, most importantly, I became part of a worldwide community of current and past PG members who bring not only a sense of wonder to the discovery process, but also a sense of humor and fun.'
Josh Bongard
Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems MSc student