Whether you are a taught or research postgraduate student, our learning resources and extensive support will help you get the most from your time at Sussex. Individual attention from your personal tutor, advisor or supervisors, plus other essential resources and facilities mean we offer a supportive environment in which to undertake exciting, innovative and challenging postgraduate work. We have a variety of specialist resources, both on and off campus, to help you make the most of your studies at Sussex. (Also refer to IT Services and Library services.)
- Sussex Centre for Language Studies
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English as a foreign language
If English is not your first language, you may need to improve your language skills to meet University entrance requirements. The Sussex Centre for Language Studies provides English language support on preparation modules before you begin your studies, as well as language and study skills workshops during your degree (refer to International students at Sussex).
The Sussex Centre for Language Studies also offers year-round full-time Pre-Masters courses in English language and academic study skills.
Modern language open courses
These courses offer the opportunity to study a language on a weekly basis with other students, and members of the University staff. Each session lasts for one and a half hours, either in the middle of the day or in the evening. Courses are offered at a variety of levels, from beginners to advanced, in French, German, Italian and Spanish. Each year it is usually possible to run a number of classes in other languages such as:
- Arabic
- British Sign Language
- Classical Latin
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Russian.
The Language Learning Suite
The Sussex Centre for Language Studies runs a self-access Language Learning Suite, which provides self-study materials – course books, a digital audio library, DVDs and computer software – for students interested in practising a language independently. The Learning Suite includes digital language learning facilities, as well as self-access multimedia workstations with access to the internet and satellite television in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Teacher training
We offer four-week courses leading to the Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), in addition to one-week introductory courses in English Language Teaching. General advice and details of courses are available from:
Sussex Centre for Language Studies,
University of Sussex, Falmer,
Brighton BN1 9QN, UK
T +44 (0)1273 678006
F +44 (0)1273 678476
E efl@sussex.ac.uk - The University Bookshop
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The University Bookshop in the Library building stocks a wide selection of academic and general interest books. Experienced staff work closely with tutors to ensure that reading lists are kept up to date and that required books are available in good time.
- Dyslexia, disability and mental health support
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Student Support Unit
The Student Support Unit offers advice and support to all disabled students, including those with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD, and students with mental health difficulties. The Unit is the main point of contact for any student with an impairment who requires additional support. For more information, contact the SSU:
T +44 (0)1273 877466
E studentsupport@sussex.ac.ukSussex Regional Access Centre (SRAC)
SRAC offers needs assessments and training on assistive software and technology for disabled students, including those with specific learning difficulties and/or mental health difficulties – funding is usually required. The Centre is ea
sily accessible for wheelchair users and those with visual impairments. For more information, contact SRAC:
T +44 (0)1273 678497
E srac@sussex.ac.ukSpecialist IT facilities
Many computer rooms, including IT Services in Shawcross, are easily accessible to those with reduced mobility. A number of assistive PCs are available at various locations around the campus, providing an extended range of options for students with disabilities and specific learning needs. For further information, contact IT Services:
T +44 (0)1273 678090
E support@its.sussex.ac.ukFacilities for visually impaired and print-disabled students
The Library has a separate room with a colour CCTV print enlarger, which incorporates a 21-inch display unit/television, and a Kurzweil Reading Edge scanner. For further information, contact the Student Support Unit:
T +44 (0)1273 877466
E studentsupport@sussex.ac.ukFacilities for hearing-impaired students
A number of lecture theatres and seminar rooms are fitted with induction loops. For further information, contact the Student Support Unit:
T +44 (0)1273 877466
E studentsupport@sussex.ac.uk
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