As the University is surrounded by the South Downs National Park, it is truly a beautiful place to be. However, Brighton and Sussex are expensive places to live which is certainly a downside for students with low budgets. The 3-star rating for the facilities represents the entire campus. Some facilities are newly-built and modern whilst others are outdated and in need of a serious revamp, especially the science buildings. Sussex Estates is too busy building more expensive unnecessary accommodation which I believe, is being built out of greed. Overall, the campus is good (my course and the majority of lecturers are excellent) and you will have a nice time here, but if you take the time to learn about the campus and how it is being utilised, you will most likely come across issues which you may disagree with.

The Ecology and Conservation course at Sussex is taught by world-leading ecology experts. I've found the majority of course content to be excellent (with a few hiccups here and there!) and the field trips to be incredibly beneficial. The majority of lecturers are very passionate and knowledgeable about their subject. There is plenty of contact time and lots to be getting on with, especially if you also have a part-time job. Lecturers mostly offer an open-door policy and are always happy to arrange a chat if you are stuck with something or need advice. On the Ecology course, I think more time could be dedicated to 'Work Placements and Internships' as I have had to find all my opportunities independently and have not been guided by the University very much (the Career's team are great to talk with, but you are still responsible for seeking the internships). I like to think career prospects in this subject are good for Ecology students, but as it's a competitive field, it's very much "you get out what you put in." The facilities get a 4-star rating due to some being outdated (as mentioned previously), but field trips at Sussex are incredible and the tutors are extremely knowledgeable. In my opinion, Prof. Alan Stewart's trips are the epitome of field trips. Overall, I would give Sussex a 5/5 for its Ecology course, but admittedly a weak 5/5. Improving the facilities, ironing out a couple of hiccups, and internship discussions would set it at a strong 5/5.

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Nice enough campus, lots of good staff members. I live off campus so don't see a lot of the place, but the time I spend on campus is bearable! The library is great

Good lecturers for the most part, and fairly interesting course content