Informatics — the study of the storage, transformation and communication of information — has an enormous impact on our daily lives. Informatics enables the development of new uses of computing technology, with application to areas as diverse as science, business, education, entertainment and the arts.
We teach degrees at undergraduate, masters and doctoral level. Sussex is an excellent place to study Informatics for several reasons:
Excellent teaching and facilities
Informatics at Sussex is ranked 9th best Computer Science and IT Department in UK for quality of teaching, student support and facilities (Guardian University guide 2012). For student satisfaction it was ranked 3rd in the UK in the 2010 National Student Survey (NSS).
High international reputation
In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2010-11, the University of Sussex is ranked 8th in the UK, 16th in Europe, and 79th in the world.
Breadth of expertise
As well as teaching and research in core aspects of computer science, we are an internationally renowned centre for the study of artificial intelligence, bio-inspired computing, cognitive science, digital media technologies, and human-computer interaction.
Interdisciplinary focus
Informatics at Sussex contributes to and draws on ideas from many other subject areas: we are collaborating with researchers in anthropology, biology, engineering, geography, international development, media studies, mathematics, medicine, music, psychology and sociology.
Flexibility and choice
Our degree programmes provide a firm foundation in the core topics and, in addition, allow you to take options that reflect your particular interests.
Teaching informed by outstanding research
In the most recent 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) our research was ranked in the top 15 in the subject nationally, based on volume of research activity rated as world leading or internationally excellent.
Strong links with industry
Our many business collaborations — operating at both taught degree and research levels — mean that our degrees are informed by industry needs and our research is exciting and relevant.
Excellent career prospects
Our students are highly employable, with over 85% entering employment in IT and related industries. The majority of students on the Sussex American Express sponsored Masters programme go on to work with the company.
