Key information
- Duration:
- 4 years full time
- Typical A-level offer:
- ABB-BBB
- UCAS code:
- H3F2
- Start date:
- September 2019
- 90% of our employed students were in graduate-level work six months after graduating (HESA EPI, Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2016)
Robotics is 'one of the UK's eight great technologies', as identified by the UK Government.
On this course, you have the opportunity to develop specific expertise in robotics alongside skills in mechanical engineering.
You’ll study in our £12-million Future Technologies Labs, dedicated to teaching and research in computing, robotics, electronics and mechatronics.
As a graduate, you’ll be ideally placed to develop or apply systems for robotics, automation, smart systems with autonomous capability, or ubiquitous and wearable computing.
MEng or BEng?
We also offer this course as a three-year BEng without the industrial placement year, as a four-year MEng, or as a five-year MEng with an industrial placement year. Find out about the benefits of an integrated Masters year.
Entry requirements
A-level
| Typical offer | ABB-BBB |
|---|---|
| Subjects | A-levels must include Mathematics. |
| GCSEs | You should have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
| Extended Project Qualification | We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us |
Other UK qualifications
Access to HE Diploma
| Typical offer | Pass with 45 level 3 credits at Merit or above of which 21 - 24 credits must be at Distinction. |
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| Subjects | You will normally need A-level Mathematics, grade B, in addition to the Access to HE Diploma. |
| Additional requirements | All Access applicants will be assessed on a case by case basis. |
Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects (including A-level mixes)
| Typical offer | D3, M2 and M2 in the Pre-U
If you have one A-level and two Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects we would expect you to have grade B at A-level and, D3 and M2 in two Pre-Us. If you have two A-levels and a Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subject we would normally expect you to have grades AB at A-level and M2 in Pre-U. |
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| Subjects | You must have either Mathematics at A-level grade B or Cambridge Pre-U Principal subject with a least M2. |
| GCSEs | You should have a broad range of GCSEs grades 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
International Baccalaureate
| Typical offer | 30-32 points overall from the full IB Diploma. |
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| Subjects | Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 5. |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level
| Typical offer | Grade B in A-level and DM in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma. |
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| Subjects | A-level must be Mathematics. |
| GCSEs | You should have a broad range of GCSEs grades 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels
| Typical offer | Grades BB in A-levels and Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate. |
|---|---|
| Subjects | A-levels must include Mathematics. |
| GCSEs | You should have a broad range of GCSEs grades 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)
| Typical offer | DDD |
|---|---|
| Subjects | In Engineering which must include a Distinction in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. In the former BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in Engineering must include Distinction in the Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians unit. |
| GCSEs | GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics with at least grade 6 is essential (or grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C ), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
Scottish Highers
| Typical offer | AABBB-ABBBB . (If you are taking Scottish Advanced Highers we would normally ask for BBB.) |
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| Subjects | Highers must include Mathematics, grade A. You should normally have an Advanced Higher in Mathematics (grade B). |
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced
| Typical offer | Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-level grades ABB-BBB |
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| Subjects | A-levels must include Mathematics, grade B. |
| GCSEs | You should have a broad range of GCSEs A*-C (9-4), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
International Baccalaureate
| Typical offer | 30-32 points overall from the full IB Diploma. |
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| Subjects | Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 5. |
European Baccalaureate
| Typical offer | Overall result of at least 75% to 77%. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential (normally with a final grade of at least 8.0). |
Other international qualifications
Australia
| Typical offer | Relevant state (Year 12) High School Certificate, and between 88% to 85% in the ATAR or UAI/TER/ENTER, or a Queensland OP of 4 to 5 or better. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Austria
| Typical offer | Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of beween 2.0- 2.2 or better for first-year entry. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Belgium
| Typical offer | Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with a good overall average. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Bulgaria
| Typical offer | Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with excellent final-year scores (normally 5.5 overall with 6 in key subjects). |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Canada
| Typical offer | Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 70%-75% from 6 grade 12 U, U/C or M courses. British Columbia Certificate of Graduation AABBB to BBBBB from 5 grade 12 courses. We also recognise the High School Diploma from other provinces -including Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick- where we look for strong performance in grade 12 subjects, and the Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) from Quebec. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
China
| Typical offer | We usually do not accept Senior High School Graduation for direct entry to our undergraduate courses. However, we may consider you if you have studied one year or more of Higher Education in China at a recognised degree awarding institution, or if you are following a recognised International Foundation Year. If you have the Senior High School Graduation, you may be eligible to apply for our International Foundation Year. If you successfully complete an International Foundation Year, you can progress on to a relevant undergraduate course at Sussex. Check which qualifications the International Study Centre accepts for the International Foundation Year. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Croatia
| Typical offer | Maturatna Svjedodžba with an overall score of between 4.2 and 4. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Cyprus
| Typical offer | Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of between 18.5 /20 and 18 /20. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Czech Republic
| Typical offer | Maturita with a good overall average. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Denmark
| Typical offer | Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or studentereksamen with an overall average of at least 7 on the new grading scale. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Finland
| Typical offer | Finnish Ylioppilastutkinto with overall final result of at least 5.25-5.5 in the final matriculation examinations. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
France
| Typical offer | French Baccalauréat with an overall final result of at least 13/20. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need to be taking the science strand within the French Baccalauréat with a final result of at least 13/20 in Mathematics. |
Germany
| Typical offer | German Abitur with an overall result of between 2.0 - 2.2 or better. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need a very good final result in Mathematics (at least 12/15) at a high level. |
Greece
| Typical offer | Apolytirion with an overall average of at least 18 or 19/20 will be considered for first-year entry. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hong Kong
| Typical offer | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 5,4,4 from three subjects including two electives. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have some advanced/higher level ability in Mathematics, and will need to complete both the Compulsory and Extended Mathematics components. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hungary
| Typical offer | Erettsegi/Matura with a good averageof at least 55544. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
India
| Typical offer | Standard XII results 75% - 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE) |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Iran
| Typical offer | High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Ireland
| Typical offer | Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) at H1 H2 H2 H3 H3 |
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| Additional requirements | Highers must include Mathematics, grade H1. |
Israel
| Typical offer | Bagrut, with at least 8/10 in at least six subjects, including one five-unit subject. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Italy
| Typical offer | Italian Diploma di Maturità or Diploma Pass di Esame di Stato with a Final Diploma mark of at least 78/100 to 81/100. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Japan
| Typical offer | Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate is suitable for entry to our Foundation Years. Find out more about Foundation Years. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Latvia
| Typical offer | Atestats par Visparejo videjo Izglitibu with very good grades in state exams. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Lithuania
| Typical offer | Brandos Atestatas including scores of 80-90% in at least three state examinations (other than English). |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Luxembourg
| Typical offer | Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Malaysia
| Typical offer | Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with grades of ABB-BBB, Matriculation with a least a grade of between 3 to 3.5 or UEC with an overall average grade B3 (75%). |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis |
Netherlands
| Typical offer | Voorereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), normally with an average of at least 7. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Nigeria
| Typical offer | You are expected to have one of the following:
You must also have a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Norway
| Typical offer | Norwegian Vitnemal Fra Den Videregaende Opplaering - Pass with an overall average of 4. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Pakistan
| Typical offer | Bachelor (Pass) degree in arts, commerce or science. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Poland
| Typical offer | Matura with three extended-level written examinations, normally scored within the 7th stanine. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Portugal
| Typical offer | Diploma de Ensino Secundario normally with an overall mark of between 17/20 and 16/20. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential.
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Romania
| Typical offer | Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of beween 8.7 and 8.5. |
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Singapore
| Typical offer | A-levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Slovakia
| Typical offer | Maturitna Skuska or Maturita with honours, normally including scores of 1 in at least three subjects. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Slovenia
| Typical offer | Secondary School Leaving Diploma or Matura with at least 23 points overall. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential.
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South Africa
| Typical offer | National Senior Certificate with very good grades. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Spain
| Typical offer | Spanish Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) with an overall average result of between 7.5 and 8. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Sri Lanka
| Typical offer | Sri Lankan A-levels. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Sweden
| Typical offer | Fullstandigt Slutbetyg with good grades. Please note: Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. |
Switzerland
| Typical offer | Federal Maturity Certificate. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Turkey
| Typical offer | We'll consider students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme, with a score of at least 4/5 or 80/100 in their final year, on a case by case basis for direct entry to year 1. Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years |
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USA
| Typical offer | We look at your full profile taking into account everything you are studying, including the high school graduation diploma, Grade 12 GPA, SAT tests and subject tests and/or ACT grades. We are particularly interested in AP tests and would ideally like to see 3 good AP scores. Advanced Placement Tests with scores of between 5,4,4 to 4,4,4 in three subjects. If you have taken the SAT reasoning tests we'd normally expect a combined score of at least 1300 and will look for around 600 in relevant subject tests. If you've taken the ACT we'd expect to see a composite score of at least 26. |
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| Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.
If you are applying for degree-level study we can consider your IELTS test from any test centre, but if you require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for an English language or pre-sessional English course (not combined with a degree) the test must be taken at a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)-approved IELTS test centre.
Other English language requirements
Proficiency tests
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
For tests taken before January 2015: Grade B or above
For tests taken after January 2015: 176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill
We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
For tests taken before January 2015: grade C or above
For tests taken after January 2015: 176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill
We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency.
Pearson (PTE Academic)
62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.
PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic).
TOEFL (iBT)
88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about TOEFL (iBT).
The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.
English language qualifications
AS/A-level (GCE)
Grade C or above in English Language.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English
French Baccalaureat
A score of 12 or above in English.
GCE O-level
Grade C or above in English.
Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
GCSE or IGCSE
Grade C or above in English as a First Language.
Grade B or above in English as a Second Language
German Abitur
A score of 12 or above in English.
Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate
If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.
If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.
Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)
The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70%
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
English A or English B at grade 5 or above.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Grades A – C in English
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 119/GCE O-level
If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-5 in English Language.
If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.
The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
West African Senior School Certificate
Grades 1-6 in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).
Country exceptions
Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries
If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirements. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.
You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.
Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.
List of exempt countries
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada**
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- USA
** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.
Admissions information for applicants
| Transfers into Year 2 | No |
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us
Don’t meet our entry requirements?
If you don't meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation Year courses to prepare you for Year 1 of your chosen degree course:
The International Study Centre offers a range of foundation courses to help you prepare for an undergraduate degree at the University of Sussex.
Modules
Find out about our types of undergraduate degrees, their structure, modules and credits
These modules are running in the academic year 2018/19. We also plan to offer them in future academic years. They may become unavailable due to staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of such changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Core modules
Autumn teaching
- Electrical Circuits & Devices
- Engineering Maths 1A
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Programming for Engineers
Spring teaching
- Electromechanics
- Engineering Maths 1B
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- Global Design Challenge
You gain a good grounding in the fundamentals of engineering, looking at topics including electrical circuits and devices, engineering mathematics, and programming for engineers.
Global Design Challenge
You join all first-year students in the School of Engineering and Informatics in a team-based, week-long activity, the Global Design Challenge. Each team designs a solution to a problem faced by a community in the developing world. You develop transferable skills, benefiting both your studies and your future employability.
These modules are running in the academic year 2018/19. We also plan to offer them in future academic years. They may become unavailable due to staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of such changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Core modules
Autumn teaching
- Engineering Fluid Mechanics
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Mechanics of Mechanisms and Robots
- Principles and Applications of Strength of Materials
Spring teaching
- Embedded Systems
- Industrial Automation Mechatronics
- Professional and Managerial Skills
- Systems Analysis and Control
You cover topics such as:
- fluid mechanics
- mechanics of robots and CAD
- embedded systems
- industrial automation mechatronics.
You continue to develop your mathematics knowledge.
You also study and develop key professional skills – project management, technical communication and professional ethics.
Industrial placement
We offer you the chance to take an industrial placement year as part of your course. The industrial placement provides you with the opportunity to spend a year working in industry, in an area relevant to your course, and to receive a salary.
Your time in industry develops your technical, team-working and transferable skills as you apply what you have learned in your studies to a business environment.
A year in industry is a proven way to fast-track your career and both the Department of Engineering and Design and the University’s Careers and Employability Centre provide you with dedicated placement support. This includes guided preparation early in your course to help you find, secure and succeed in your placement.
Many students who undertake an industrial placement perform better academically on their return to their course and are more likely to secure employment as a direct result of their year in industry.
Please note: If you’re receiving – or applying for – USA federal Direct Loan funds, you can’t undertake your placement in the USA. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid
These modules are running in the academic year 2018/19. We also plan to offer them in future academic years. They may become unavailable due to staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of such changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Core modules
Autumn teaching
Autumn and spring teaching
Spring teaching
You’ll work on a two-term individual project focusing on robotics. This includes training in project planning and management.
Taught topics include:
- autonomous vehicles
- robot design and implementation
- control engineering
- dynamics of machines and vehicles.
Life as an undergraduate student
The best facilities today, for the brightest futures tomorrow – see the opening of our Future Technologies Labs
Our staff
Prof Julian Dunne
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Research interests
Automotive Applications, Dynamic systems, Neural networks, Nonlinear systems, Optimal Control, Vibration (Mechanical)
Dr Romeo Glovnea
Reader in Mechanical Engineering
Research interests
lubrication, mechanical transmissions, Rheology, solid body mechanics, tribology
Dr Vasudevan Kanjirakkad
Lecturer in Experimental Thermofluid Mechanics
Research interests
Experimental Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer, Turbomachinery
Prof Martin Rose
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Research interests
Combustion, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics (Continuum), Gas Turbines, Internal Aerodynamics, Turbomachinery, Unsteady Flow
Dr Esra Sorguven
Senior Lecturer in Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Research interests
Aero-acoustics, Cardiovascular systems, Fluid Dynamics, Large Eddy Simulation, Thermodynamics, Turbomachinery
Dr Chang Wang
Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
Research interests
3D printing, Additive Manufacturing, Biomechanics for Orthopaedics, Computer Aided Modelling, Engineering Design, Engineering Stress Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical engineering, Solid Mechanics, Structural Engineering
Fees
Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2019. Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
Find out about typical living costs for studying at Sussex
Find out about our terms and conditions
Scholarships
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.
Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2019.
Careers
Graduate destinations
Recent Engineering graduates have gone on to jobs as:
- graduate mechanical engineer, Southern Water
- aviation analyst, International Bureau of Aviation
- mechanical design engineer, Robinson Associates.
(Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2016)
Working while you study
Our Careers and Employability Centre can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work