University needs more student accommodation for postgrad students

Course structure is awesome but needs more real life experience through assessments design.

More student outdoor spaces needed that can protect against weather conditions. A second library would be great and University languages need to reduce in order to increase interest and demand

Accommodation needs to fit post graduate meets, beds are too small and place feel is lacking socialising spaces

Sussex university has excellent student life facilities, there is a big focus on mental health and wellbeing and if you need to speak to someone, there is always someone on hand to talk to. The staff are all lovely and always willing to help you if you are struggling. Because of this, I think Sussex makes every student feel they are cared about. On the other hand, there are constant strikes at Sussex, and while I know this is not unique to only Sussex, it is frustrating and disheartening. I have studied at Sussex for 4 years now, and have had weeks of classes cancelled every single term (semester) because of strike action. I would love to support the teachers in this but it makes learning incredibly difficult, especially as strike action is usually planned over assessment periods or critical periods before Christmas when academic support is needed most. The results of my BA were also delayed because of marking strikes. The infrastructure at Sussex is great, but could use some minor tlc in some of the older buildings, nothing major. Overall, campus has great facilities enough for studying and socialising.

My course has resumed back to in-person teaching practices. My course is excellent so far, but the content in the first semester has been very preliminary and introduction classes to the wider subject. This is fine as I believe modules go more in-depth next term. Each course in SPRU is required to take two core modules in the first semester, one of which I feel is truly not relevant to my course. The study of innovation could be interesting and applicable to any field, but the way this module is taught is entirely theory based and relatively low in real-world discussions/applications. This is the only module I can complain about, and this has been fed back to the convenors by student reps. My course convenors and module leaders are exceptionally nice and helpful.

Public transport is excellent in Brighton, with regular buses and trains to campus and the surrounding areas. Diversity is also awash in Brighton, everyone is accepting and welcome. I was able to work part-time throughout my studies at a local cafe, and many people I know worked in pubs or bars due to the vibrant nightlife in the city centre. Unfortunately, the cost of living is extremely high, as the second most expensive city in the UK (after London) and we do not receive any weighting for this, as students do in London. The city feels relatively unsafe, with a drug and homeless problem there are many people not of sound mind wandering the streets day and night. Luckily, public transport helps with safety here.

I stayed in halls in 2019. They were great. We had contracted cleaners come in often to keep our rooms clean, included in the price. The facilities were great, we had a kitchen big enough for the 8 people living in our flat. Good laundry facilities, study and reception areas. No complaints. Felt very safe as we had key cards for the building and each flat, and our own rooms.