International Agents’ Conference 2013
Welcome to the University of Sussex
International Agents’ Conference
• Genuine Partnership
• Deliver excellent customer service to our students
• To understand your needs as an agent
• Communicating the strengths of the University of Sussex
• To get to know us!
Agents’ questionnaire
International Agents’ Conference
• Presentations from academic members of staff
• Student led sessions
• Accommodation and student support
• Practical & interactive sessions
• Understanding what makes the University of Sussex different
About US
 Founded in 1961
 “Sussex” - the county
 13,000 students, including 3,000 from
outside the UK
 Broad interdisciplinary approach to
study and research
 Campus university at the city of
Brighton
Academic areas
 Business, Management and Economics
 Education and Social Work
 English
 Media, Film and Music
 Global Studies
 History, Art History and Philosophy
 Law, Politics and Sociology
 Engineering and Design
 Informatics
 Life Sciences
 Mathematical and Physical Sciences
 Psychology
 Medical School
 Institute of Development Studies
League table rankings
 Research Assessment Exercise 2008
Over 90% of Sussex research is categorised as world-leading, internationally excellent or
internationally recognised.
18 subjects rank in the top 20: American Studies (1st), Politics (2nd), Art History (3rd),
International Relations (7th), Media and Film (8th), Psychology (12th), Engineering (14th), Law
(16th).
 THE World University Rankings, 2012-13
110th in world, 13th in UK, 34th in Europe
 The Times Good University Guide (2013) – 18th
UK top 10: American Studies (8th); Anatomy & Physiology (Neuroscience) (6th),
Anthropology (9th); Communication & Media Studies (10th); History of Art (4th); Philosophy
(10th); Physics (5th); Psychology (6th); Social Work (4th); and Sociology (8th)
 The Independent Complete University Guide (2013) - 21st
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16th in UK for student satisfaction
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Top 10 for American Studies, Anthropology, Communication and Media Studies, Drama,
Dance & Cinematics, History of Art, Italian, Physics & Astronomy, Psychology, Social Work
 The Which? University Guide (2012) - 14th in the UK for student satisfaction
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82% for satisfaction with areas such as quality of teaching and facilities,
Nobel Prize winners
Professor Harold Kroto
Professor Anthony
Leggett
Nobel Prize for Chemistry
Nobel Prize for Physics
Professor John Cornforth
Nobel Prize for Chemistry
Notable alumni
Thabo Mbeki
Fetus Mogae
Former President,
Republic of South
Africa
Former
President,
Republic of
Botswana
Noel Tata
Helen Boaden
MD Tata
International
and Chairman
Tata retail
(Trent)
Director BBC
News
(Economics)
(English)
International profile
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A quarter of Sussex students are international
 They come from over 120 countries
Highest numbers from: China, USA, India, Greece,
Germany, France.
 Academic staff come from over 50 countries
 International partnerships with leading
universities inc. TISS, Peking, Gothenburg, UCLA
 International dimension to courses
 Study abroad opportunities
Campus location
 One hour from Central London by train
 9 minutes by train from the centre of Brighton
 30 mins from Gatwick Airport / 90 mins Heathrow Airport
 Safe and attractive campus
Campus
Campus
• Post Office, Banks
• Bookshop
• Supermarket
• Launderette
• Health Centre
• Dentist
• Library
• Careers service
• 24hr IT clusters
• Student support
services
• Student Union
Accommodation
 Approximately 4,400 study bedrooms on
campus and in Brighton
 Self-catering, internet point and telephone
 First year guaranteed
 Weekly rent: £83 - £132 for a single room
(2012/13)
 Housing Office and Residential Advisers
 Private-sector accommodation in city
New Northfield residence providing 950
en-suite rooms
Support services
Academic
 Library
 Computing (some 24-hours; free access
to email and internet)
► Language Institute
Advising
 Academic Advisor
 Student Advisors
 Students’ Union Advice Centre
► International & Study Abroad Office
► Country-specific advisors
The world of work
► Careers and Employability
Centre
Well-being
 Health Centre
 Psychological & Counselling
 Worship
Sussex Plus
 Adding value from the moment students join Sussex
 Enriching skill, experience & evidence
 Workshop & activities programme
 Documenting this in an attractive webfolio attested by the
University
Volunteering
Student mentoring
Work-shadowing
Student committees & campaigns
Student Media
Community projects
Finances
Fees (2013)
 Undergraduate Degrees:
Humanities/Social Studies:
Science/practical subjects:
Medicine
£13,000
£16,200
£24,860
 Postgraduate Degrees
£13,000 - £17,000
Living expenses (2012/13)
 ± £820 - £1,175 per month
 Part-time job opportunities on campus and in Brighton
Bridge to Sussex - Pre-sessional Courses
IELTS Gap
Overall 0.5 below requirement
(with no band more than 1.0
below overall requirement)
Overall 1.5 below requirement
(with no band more than 1.5
below overall requirement)
Please note, we cannot accept students
with any single band score below 5.0
Course
required
2013 Dates
Cost
5 Weeks
24 July - 31 August
£1,460
10
Weeks
24 June - 31 August
£2,920
Bridge to Sussex - International Foundation Year
Pathways
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Business, Management and Economics
Computing and Mathematics
Engineering and Physics*
Law, International Relations and Social Studies
Life Sciences and Psychology*
Media and Communications
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Two term ELP IELTS 3.5 One term ELP 4.0
IELTS 5.0
£12,765 or higher Science fee* £13,950
Bridge to Sussex - International Year One
Pathways
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Business and Management*
Computing
International relations and development
Media and film studies
IELTS 5.5
£13,590 except Business* £14,700
Bridge to Sussex - Pre-Masters
Pathways
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Computing
International Relations and Development
Law
Management and Finance
Media, Journalism and Film
IELTS 5.5 or 6.0
£13,740 for 3 terms
£9,160 for two terms
Brighton, the UK’s most exciting seaside
city
 Cosmopolitan culture
 Large student population
 England’s largest arts festival in May (Brighton Festival)
 Beach, cafes, bars, artists quarter
 Healthy, friendly and fun
 On the sunny south coast
 Voted the UK’s happiest place to live
 Ranked 3rd safest university city in England and Wales
Brighton & Hove
‘…the Regency city of Brighton and Hove easily justifies the
nickname London-on-Sea. The resort is fashionable, busy and
arty, with a bohemian edge that runs the capital a close second
for entertainment, eating and shopping’
01.05.13 London Evening Standard
Enjoy your time with us! Thank you
www.sussex.ac.uk