Why Sussex?
It's the extras that make a Sussex education unique. We have everything you would expect from any world-leading university, but our extras are what makes Sussex stand out. Wherever your career path takes you after graduation, the skills and experience you'll gain here will assure your bright future.
The Sussex experience
Research
World-leading research in every department
Higher Education Funding Council 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)
Cross-disciplinary research themes that tackle the big issues facing today's world
Study in a thriving academic culture where ideas and opportunity flourish
Location
A beautiful and tranquil campus located just minutes from the buzzing seaside city of Brighton & Hove
Easy travel links to London and major international airports
Voted the best 'Place to Be' in England for the third time running
i-graduate survey, International Student Barometer, autumn 2008
Skills and employability
Excellent support for our postgraduate teaching and research students
Our Doctoral School gives postgraduate research students the best early research career development, and we offer dedicated careers experience and support for taught postgraduates
An ideal preparation for a future career wherever you go
Scholarship
Teachers and researchers at the forefront of their field
Strong links between our research and our taught
degree programmes
A remarkable postgraduate academic experience where research and teaching combine within disciplinary excellence
A global perspective
Students and staff from over 120 countries and flourishing international academic links
A global perspective to your postgraduate study
A diverse social and personal experience to complement your academic study