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Sort:Latest reviewsThis uni is so good i love everything about it
Sussex University is very supportive and welcoming. (Social work team has been anyway) The campus is beautiful and on the downs. The university has lots of activities and events on monthly. The downside is that it is very expensive on campus to eat and drink.
18-24 years
University of Sussex offers us students tons of opportunities to grow as individuals in our academic and social journeys! The location itself being in Brighton makes the university very attractive and diverse! As an international student, I can see more improvements in terms of making it a more inclusive space with more events/workshops/support accessible to everyone and ensuring that everyone feels welcomed! As I progressed throughout the years, I learned that taking the initiative to be more involved on campus with student jobs and attending events builds that sense of belonging when studying abroad. I look forward to seeing more development when it comes to focusing on international students and would prefer if we could be contacted every quarterly to ensure that our welfare is alright.
18-24 years
First gen student
Professors in the linguistics department are super supportive and helpful. They have made it a great place to study as they've made the last couple of years a very enjoyable learning experience. One way the university could improve the university experience would be the implementation of more international student events and more support advertised towards international students. Maybe invest in more facilities as I feel like there are not enough for the number of students on campus.
Our campus has some really great facilities and places to study. I love that everything is in one place and easily accessible. Our staff are also really engaged and committed to the students at uni. Especially the student experience teams (my experiece being with the MAH student experience team). To improve, I think some academic staff could improve their communications with students. Some are really great at this, but many leave students in the dark when it comes to strikes/illness and more.
The new buildings are lovely and fully functional, however some older buildings are unaccessable and not fit for purpose. The student support is amazing and the vibe on campus is also amazing.
Best - study facilities Worst - location
The Sussex campus could do with a bit of updating, which it is currently undergoing, and some facilities are in need of updating. All the staff are so welcoming and always happy to help students when they are in need. The courses canvas pages also provide useful information about the current courses and also future opportunities for students which we may otherwise not be aware of.
I believe there should be more sockets around campus! There are so many lovely study areas but there are never enough accessible plugs. Also more knowledge about the different areas on campus would be nice. There's currently construction taking place but otherwise it's usually very peaceful.
- £2 meal lacks variety and its the only affordable food option on campus - The construction is very problematic - The internet is always a hit or miss and very unpredictable
18-24 years
Sussex offers a really wide range of support to students that you can't see in other unis. The whole staff is there to help you, which makes a big difference. I love what I'm studying as well, I guess that helps.
The University of Sussex tries really hard to make sure all students feel included and heard; and it is paying off. I have personally enrolled in a paid program to support the decision making of the APP due next year, and it is nice to have my voice listened to. The lecturers are attentive and are always open to chat, with allotted in-office hours for drop-in sessions to discuss the course/any difficulties. They make sure that you understand the course, and offer any additional help if it is required. One downside of the university is that currently, a lot of it is under reconstruction, which has made it look like a building site. Roads are being closed which disrupts deliveries to the accommodations, and overall makes it look untidy and unclean. But, the new things they have/are building will make the university look more modern, so the construction will be worth it in the long-run. Along those lines, the Student Centre which was opened a few years ago has really made the university a nice place to work and study; as it gives another place to do more collaborative work which is not possible in the library. It is a modern space built to make students comfortable, with a café and assistance desk for general enquiries. It is always reliable to have Wi-Fi has well, which in the accommodations, is a bit flaky. Overall there isn't much that needs to be improved, except keeping more roads open and having consistent and strong Wi-Fi!
The location is by far the best thing about Sussex. Being so close to Brighton and the surrounding green areas make it a great place to live for first year though I'm excited to live in town in 2nd year. Campus facilities are good so far, i only use the library regularly which is a really nice place to get work done. Yet to explore more of campus but so far very happy!
Campus is great, everything is close by and it's right next to a train/bus station, can go anywhere. I haven't had experience with the Students' Union or Student Support, so I can't comment on those. Student life could be improved, for example the nearby Co-Op is exorbitantly expensive, which seems to be deliberate as they have guaranteed customers in the form of students. Could probably use a PSA for the students to check out the nearby ASDA or LIDL instead.
I love all of my professors and tutors, all of them are very helpful and welcoming. I never feel like I'm alone. I think that the campus facilities could look a lot more modern, they look too old school. I also think that the university could have dealt with the marking and assessment boycott far better and I am also disappointed that we can't get a refund for the lectures that didn't take place because of the strikes.
The building works are a pain, but otherwise campus is accessible and the staff are all friendly and helpful. There's a great student voice on campus, the student union is well set up, and there's loads on offer for students to take part in.
the atmosphere is really great and there are a lot of great spaces to study. however, the co op on campus is too expensive, there isn’t enough kitchen space to allow fair distribution of peoples stuff (e.g. some people get more space than others) and people can be really loud at night, blasting music and shouting past 12am.
18-24 years
Excellent teaching and module support. Some areas of campus are old and stuffy. Alot of the on site shops are very expensive for student life.
Incredible faculty staff who are very well established within their respective fields of research and eager to share their knowledge. There is an institution wide desire to enable the student body to succeed.
4.3
Facilities: I think there could be more study spaces on campus and places for us to hang out and eat lunch together when it's raining. Student support: There are mentors and great student support networks available even if they take a bit of time to respond. Student life: I've loved my time here but mainly for my friends and Brighton as a city. Location: The location is beautiful and I have gone on many walks in the downs. Brighton is also close to London so I find myself going up there for exhibitions and events all the time. Sussex campus is a bit far from Brighton but I manage to cycle every day so it can't be that bad! Campus look and feel: I'm not a big fan of the brutalist architecture and the campus has in recent years become a constant building site. There are some lovely green spaces however and the campus being in a national park is amazing. In the sunshine, it's a great place to be. Student Union: Falmer bar and room 76 are great, just wish they were bigger. It would be nice also if there were more events on during the week and on weekends. There is so much potential for the SU to be the IT spot of all students, I would love if there was truly something for everyone.
Course content: I would love if we had more options to choose modules over our time at Sussex. I understand that by taking a Biomedical Science degree, we sort of gave that up but I would love to have some choice and also if possible, study a language. Lecturers & teaching quality: As with any institution, you will have the teachers you love and the teachers you don't. The majority have been great but some have just stood up, read from the slides and thats it. For these teachers I'd love them to be a bit more engaging and passionate so that I actually listen and stay captivated to what they're saying. Tutor contact time: I feel this has been great. Work placements & internships: I haven't explored this a great deal as I don't think pursuing biomed is for me but I hear they're good! Career prospects: I don't have a lot of support when i say biomed isn't for me so I don't feel massively supported in this sense. Subject facilities: I wish there were more study spaces and study rooms in our building but the labs I feel are well equipped.
Put simply, with Norwich House being one of the cheapest accommodations, you get what you pay for. For me, my flat only had 6/12 people the whole year so it was a great experience. I don't know how 12 people would've been able to live in that space together. It got loud at night and it was always dirty (especially the carpets) but the room was clean when I moved in and I had a fun time here.