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4.04.04.51855 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsUniversity of Sussex is a great place to study because Brighton as a city itself feels like a very inclusive and friendly place. I love its location as we have the lovely Brighton beach near us, many lovely nature- like places to visit and the brilliant Sussex University itself! I have always had great support from my academic advisors, mentors and professors and always feel comfortable to reach out for assistance and guidance when needed. The University feels cosy and homely which is a big thing for us University students as it really makes you feel a part of the institution, along with the great accommodations offered to be on campus and the many facilities that provide a good place for you to study - from the library, the student centre, Attenborough centre, and many more, it’s never a dull moment on campus! In terms of improvement, perhaps adding more contact hours for some subjects - in particular essay based ones may be helpful. My course has a total of 7 hours a week and some modules only have a seminar, no lecture, or vice versa. Having both a lecture and seminar per module creates a more solid understanding for me of the content, as well as creating further confidence to write my essays and work independently in my free time from University.
It was hard making friends at the start, there’s a lot of facilities you can access which are easy to get to
A great place to study for anyone no matter who you are, it could be better with a less construction everywhere you go though...
My time at the University of Sussex has been rewarding so far, with some truly remarkable experiences. The school's superb facilities offer a great learning environment. The university shows a remarkable dedication to diversity by providing excellent support to students with mental or physical disabilities as well as learning disabilities. This inclusivity plays a major role in fostering a friendly and inclusive environment. The excellent comprehension and communication displayed by the professors and module conveners is one of the most notable aspects. My academic experience is greatly improved by their commitment to creating a helpful learning atmosphere.
18-24 years
I LOVE the location: a 10 minute walk in one direction takes you to fields and woodlands and a 10 minute bus ride in the other direction takes you to Brighton and the beach! Everyone here is also super friendly, supportive and helpful. The main drawback for me is the building work that’s going on around campus as it can be kind of disruptive and overwhelming at times. Apart from that though, for the most part the campus feels really chill and welcoming. The course I’m doing is super interesting and the tutors are really engaging and lovely! Overall, I’m really enjoying my time here so far (:
The facilities and location of the uni are quite good, it has a big student population and there is lots to do.
love that it is a campus uni and has a great library and study rooms. It's a bit out of the way in terms of proximity to the centre and buses can be very unreliable.
18-24 years
Best: comfortable walking around campus in a safe and clean environment. A wonderful park nearby immersed in nature Worst: A little bit distant from the city center and the busyness of the public transportation
Being a campus university makes everything easily accessible due to such close proximity. Communication with lecturers is limited and it would be good if they were available to advise students more frequently.
Good quality of education and there is access for support. There could me more in terms of events and advertising for student unions and societies.
I like the social aspect across the campus. With the certain events that take place during the week. Like the pub quiz
The location of sussex is amazing, with Brighton being a train away as well as the beautiful south downs. The staff have made it incredibly easy to feel at home.
Love the library cafe. The lecturers are great. Just a fun place to be at
I enjoy the fact that the university of sussex is a campus university, there’s a nice feel to it in that it’s like a small village especially whilst living in thallus! My entire time i’ve been at university there has been the big construction works going on regarding the new halls and student hub hence the low score for campus look and feel. I do also feel like there aren’t enough places for students to study on campus. This was highlighted during my second year of studying, my first year travelling into campus. Often i’d have long breaks between lectures but not necessarily enough time to go home and come back, so i would often look for a place to study but struggled, particularly in the student hub! In terms of the support at university, i feel like there isn’t a lot that’s readily accessible, particularly mental support. I also feel like there isn’t a lot of support in what to do post graduate either, something that I know a lot of students struggle with! On the whole i do really enjoy university
The best aspect about my uni experience has been getting to work on my passion alongside people who share that same passion with me as this is the first time I have been able to do that. The worst thing would be how it can be lonely sometimes making life quite overwhelming as there isn’t the support system of family around you
The best aspects of my time at uni is the social part, I’ve met a lot of people and have got on well with everyone. I found that student support has been poor and were not really given much guidance of where we are able to obtain support but overall my course, the location and the students i have made friends has had a positive impact on my time here
The music department and the equipment is amazing. The worst part is probably the SISO department, they tend to not scan some of the equipment that’s handed back in and email me saying I didn’t take it back, this is quite a common experience
The facilities for studying are pretty good, there is enough space even during the busier periods to sit down and get some work done. All the staff I have encountered have been friendly and easy to talk to. Unfortunately strikes, COVID-19 and my own mental health has negatively affected my experience at Sussex, I am someone who lives at home and commutes to university and I can honestly say that it is not something I would recommend: I felt very isolated most of the time and it’s been hard to connect with almost anyone. That being said, the actual content of my course has been interesting and engaging for the most part, with the occasional dud module and weird choice of examinations (3 exams with no coursework is a bad choice in my opinion, coursework should always be factored in no matter the subject). Overall the uni has good facilities, shops and toilets are dotted around and most locations are easy to find, so it’s easy to feel comfortable and study efficiently. If you’re going to go to uni, GO to uni, don’t live at home.
18-24 years
A very warm and friendly atmosphere, lovely university staff and compassionate lecturers. The campus itself is nestled in acres of the beautiful Sussex Downs. Student support is brilliant and accessible, with everyone teaming together to ensure you can get help and support with any issues you may be facing.
4.3
The campus is naturally beautiful and the classrooms/ lecture theatres are spacious. The only annoying thing is the building works on campus as they limit walking routes.
There is a wide range of films to study and tutors are always available to talk to via at least email. I wish there were a few more female directors though.
I like the layout of the room and the en suite. The main problem is that the WiFi cuts out quite a lot which means I cannot do any work in my room.