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4.04.04.51855 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsBest. The uni, tutors, architecture, the South Downs etc. Worst. The bus! Don’t even get me started
It is so good and also it’s good and also it’s not very bad and also it’s quite good
Love the greenery on campus, there is a lot of student support as long as you know where to find it and have the energy to go get it. I’m finding that the quality of teaching has greatly improved in yr2 which is nice as the work load has increased too. Loads of societies, so many I want to join but not enough time to do it, which is a nice problem to have. Brighton itself is a huge draw as I love the city. Overall I’m glad I came here for uni
Geared towards students on campus. Lack of societies that meet during the day. Modules all do their canvas quizzes differently, which can be confusing.
I think it’s actually really good I don’t see any negatives to it really.
Great lectures, easier access to student support and more 1 on 1 opportunities would be great.
Friendly environment, support for students widely available.
Perfect Uni
The vibe is great and everyone is supportive. Also the view is nice and not far from the sea.
18-24 years
The city is fun, there's plenty of societies, lecturers are usually helpful.
18-24 years
The campus is great and it feels like its own little town full of students and events. That being said maybe the bad side is that it is a little bubble town. So up to you if you like that or not. I love it.
Sussex really is a community. There's so many opportunities to support your time at uni through non academic activities and employment that the years just breeze by. For me, the biggest selling point is how many of the faculty were students themselves who returned to make Sussex even better. As long as the staff are passionate and dedicated, I think Sussex will always be improving and listening to student voices on the best way to do that.
The people are welcoming
its very fun and highly cooperativewith students
The location in the middle of the nature and close to the city at the same time, makes it a unique and peaceful place not just to study but to enjoy spending time in.
The opportunities they provide students are second to none. There's opportunities to gain research experience as an undergraduate through the Junior Research Associate Scheme, or consulting experience through the consulting programme (open to undergrads and postgrads) that runs twice a year, as well as plenty summer internships and placements during third year. There's so much support as well, whether that be mental health support, or academic, etc. There's also plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus, and your involvement in these extra curriculars is rewarded through the "Spirit of Sussex Award" at the end of your degree. By taking advantage of all these opportunities, I am an extremely strong candidate for graduate degree programmes as well as career opportunities. I wish the university was ranked higher! It simply deserves it.
I love the location of sussex and the vibe of the campus.
I love that everyone in the uni is so helpful and university actually hears our voices and making changes and improvements. I love how beautiful the campus is except the water on the falmer house area. That looks so bad and i think instead of water there can be solid + plants and flowers. That would be so much better.
4.3
The best thing about the University of Sussex is its vibrant, diverse community and beautiful campus set in the South Downs National Park, offering a perfect blend of nature and academic energy. The worst thing is that its campus facilities and accommodation can feel a bit dated or expensive compared to other universities, which sometimes frustrates students.
The best thing about teaching at Sussex is the passion and expertise of many lecturers, who encourage critical thinking and independent learning. The worst thing is that teaching quality can be inconsistent across departments, with some students feeling that feedback and support vary depending on the module or lecturer.
Best = nice rooms and kitchen Worst = bad flatmate ruined the experience