Starting yesterday (Monday 15 April), eligible postgraduate students are being invited to take part in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES). This is a national survey that will run until Thursday 13 June. 

This survey asks postgraduate students taking a taught course (for example, an MA, MSc, MBA, LLM or PGCE) about their learning and teaching experiences so far. 

Why take part? 

The PTES is an important opportunity for you to let us know about what is going well so far and what could be improved. We are always looking to make your time as postgraduate students at Sussex the best it can be. If there are some questions where it is too early in the year, you can also respond ‘not applicable’ or ‘too soon to say’. 

As a thank you, students who take part by Thursday 13 June will be entered into a prize draw, with five graduation packages worth £150 each on offer. Each £150 prize will cover the cost of gown hire, two guest tickets and a basic photography package. View the prize draw terms and conditions. 

Additionally, for everyone who takes part in the survey, the University will donate £1 to charities chosen by postgraduates. 

Who runs the survey?

The PTES is run by AdvanceHE through the JISC Online Surveys platform. 

How does the survey work? 

Eligible students can fill in the survey online at any time from Monday 15 April until Thursday 13 June 2024. 

You will receive an email from Jisc Online Surveys with the link when the survey launches, plus reminders during the survey period.

If you access the survey via a web or social media link like the one above, you will need your respondent ID and password (not your University of Sussex credentials), which you will be able to find in the email you received on 15 April inviting you to take part in the survey.

Your voice matters, and we hope you will take part in the PTES this year. It is a really important opportunity for you to let us know about your postgraduate experience at Sussex.

You can find more information about PTES on the Student Hub.