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Best things: Being able to live in Brighton The societies The Modules Worst Academic support Support for study abroad students Student parking
I loveeeee living in brighton, and Sussex Uni in itself is a nice place to study, however my course (Anthropology) is not overly enjoyable and therefore my overall opinion on studying at sussex is tainted
Sussex has the potential to be perfect however student wellbeing/union needs to be improved to make a more community based campus.
18-24 years
First gen student
University is open and friendly; staff are brilliant and engaging with students; but the brutalist architecture could do with a lick of paint to cover up the green algae growing on the concrete walls/steps.
Great location and lots of places to eat and study! Would be great if there was less construction all the time
i wish there were more private study spaces and a greggs on campus as it’s affordable
The only thing is that if you don't live on campus, it is difficult to get to uni as buses get very full and don't let you on.
Great location, good SU, decision makers hide behind layers of bureaucracy so impossible to complain/change anything, you just have to swim with the tide and take whatever they throw at you.
Deffo the student support and the fact that everything is on campus - I’d love for better food ranges and options and affordable choices too tho
Good: campus surrounded by fields and woods, good transport and cycle links. Bad: teaching, content, always construction going on/water fountains out of service etc.
On the whole studying at Sussex has been a good experience. The teaching staff are passionate about their topics which carries through into the lectures. When living on campus there is plenty of support in place to help you deal with any issues or circumstances which may arise. Student life can be variable. There are plenty of societies to join and the Student Union organise lots of events so there is always something going on around campus. However the location of campus and the scrapping of hybrid learning means that transport to university when you live off-campus is very difficulty. The buses become very full and you struggle to get on them, and there is no option to study live from at home. Campus is also currently under-going a lot of building work which means there is lots of construction noise and a lot of walking routes are no-longer accessible. This has impacted the look and feel of campus negatively in my opinion.
It is nice
45-54 years

Initially, I was quite anxious about starting a university course as a mature student. However, I am grateful for the tremendous support I have received from everyone. The support has come from every department, including my young fellow students, amazing mature student reps, and even the cafe staff. The mentor support has been exceptional since I have a disability. I like the campus h It has brutalist architecture, I enjoy the fact that it's close to the sea, and the South downs surrounds us, creating a beautiful autumn setting with cool breezes. The library staff and IT team have been very helpful in setting me up and understanding the platforms and technology. Overall, I've had an amazing experience at Sussex University, and I'm thoroughly enjoying my time here. :) wk 4
they have good spaces on campus to study, there’s lots of nature on campus and around it, lots of transport links to campus from brighton, very safe campus
The best parts about my uni experience are by far the friends I've made along the way, the diversity here is insane. I've meet people from all around the world, even from places I've never heard of. Some issues I've encountered, not all but some lecturers could really improve there delivery when it comes to format and presentations in lectures. Proper subtitles and headings, full case names ext
I love the feel of the campus but some aspects could be improved.



+ Teachers and faculty staff are friendly, passionate, welcoming and happy to help + Very reasonable marking practices and a range of interesting modules on offer + Amazing partner university options for study abroad opportunities + Campus has a mini-town vibe and is easy to walk around + Only 1.5 hour away from London by train + Brighton has a lot of + Campus surrounded by nature and neighbours Brighton and Hove Albion FC's AMEX Stadium - Morning buses are packed - Lack of deep, tight-knit community - Some buildings are old and don't look great - Career staff are not entirely helpful
Altogether, I retain my amazing memories and experiences at Sussex. If making long-lasting memories alongside your academic subject is something that is important to you, then I wholeheartedly believe that Sussex is the place to go. Brighton can truly be explained as a staple city for its culture, environment and friendly atmosphere and Sussex University, (located minutes away!), truly brings that to the table. The University prides itself on having a myriad of societies reflecting different cultures and celebrating diversity, even the International student population is very high, so homesickness is never an option! I could not even name the extensive list of societies due to its broadness, this reflects that there's always someone else that shares the same passion as yourself- whether you are an aspiring Astronomer or lover of Salsa Dancing. To shortlist some of my favourite societies, I'd have to say personally either Language Cafe or Snow Society! University is possibly one of the only chances you will get to learn how to Snowboard or even Scuba dive! Aside from the Student Life, the Student's Union team also facilitate the opportunities to be able to do these things, the Student Union always fights for student representation and voice, and I can truly say that the University is one of the most progressive in the United Kingdom due to the Comprehensive team of Student's Union, Student Representatives and Ambassadors on campus. Studying Biomedical Sciences at a Research Intensive University has allowed me the opportunities to work and communicate with such brilliant scientists that have remarkable research topics! Also, the university has a top 10 ranking Medical School in the United Kingdom where Biomedical Science students also are fortunate enough to attend some of their teaching. I can express that Sussex University is an establishment of amazing academics, fun and friendly student atmosphere and the only University in the United Kingdom to be located on a National Park! I love the University.
Less building works


I really like Sussex uni because of the campus. I think they’re very supportive of students as well. Like most people, I hope the lecturers/staff are treated fairly and therefore the strike action would be minimal.
My course is taught in person, which is the easiest way to learn I think!