Courses
Please note that the following courses are now full for 2012
Entrepreneurship
Introductory Physics 1
Introductory Physics 2
If you would like to be placed on a Physics wait list or have any questions about these courses, please contact issoffice@sussex.ac.uk
Choosing your course
International Summer School courses carry 15 credits and last for four weeks. Since the standard annual load for a Sussex student is 120 credits, this means that each course is equivalent to four semester hours or 7.5 ECTS credits. Students can take only one course per session, as the courses are intensive. You can expect to spend 25 to 35 hours each week on your course between attending classes, labs and workshops, as well as time spent outside class preparing the readings and assignments. You can find information about the courses offered by the International Summer School through our course directory or courses by subject pages.
The Sussex system of teaching is based around intensive, small-group teaching and learning activities. Seminar groups are usually limited to 12 students, and are rarely more than 15. Most of the science courses will be taught through lectures, workshops and labs, so numbers are less restricted. In choosing a science course you should be aware that you will have many more required class hours than students on arts and humanities courses.
It is assumed that all students in the summer program (other than those in English language programs) will be fluent in English. The courses are intensive, and you will need good language skills to keep up. For students whose first language is not English, attainment of IELTS 6.5, or TOEFL 570 plus TWE 5, or 90 on the internet-based TOEFL test (IBT), is required.
Some of you will have a specific academic course that you need to get done in the summer session - for example, you may need to do physics as a pre-med requirement, but still want a little adventure. Others will be looking for the opportunity to do something different - a course that your home school does not offer, or one with a distinctly British focus. Whatever your needs and interests, we will be happy to discuss them with you, and to ensure that your time with us is a rewarding experience.
Pre-medical students
The Summer School offers core courses for pre-medical students including Introductory Biology and Introductory Physics.
Transfer of credit
If you wish to transfer course credit to your home institution, particularly if you are transferring major credit, you should consult carefully with your advisor before you choose your course(s). Many of the courses that we offer in the summer are similar to those offered during the academic year - we will be happy to supply any information that your home school will find useful.
Sussex courses are accepted for transfer credit towards degrees at most colleges and universities. However, policies and degree requirements vary, so you are advised to obtain approval for transfer of course credit, if necessary, before you register.
