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4.04.04.51855 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsIt’s a very friendly environment, the campus is only 20-30 mins away from town depending on traffic. I like the library, there are lots of different areas to study in, depending on your needs which is great. Some areas of campus have been upgraded from old to new which is great. It could be improved by being a little warmer in the buildings! Especially during the winter, the library can get quite cool, despite its seating arrangements, and nice rooms. We have some great cafes alongside this too, to help refresh studying.
The fact that is located in a green area, it is surrounded by beautiful scenic views and provides students with a much needed fresh air. It is also a huge site and there is much to explore. The library is massive, and the staff very helpful. The lecturers are understanding and help students access necessary information. The uni as a whole is accommodating to the many students that attend it.
I like working in the library The worst aspects was probably the on campus living social pressures
It has lots of facilities and you receive lots of support. It could be improved by organizing more student meet ups for each school
The main problem is the condition of the student accommodation.
I would say the university as a whole is great, no complaints.
18-24 years
Best - student life and module selection Worst - academic support can improve
Make information more accessible for new student regarding their way around campus life
The best aspects are probably the support provided by the university overall. However certain facilities such as accommodation, regarding student life, could be improved.
It’s a great place to study due to the access to resources and schemes to push you to the next level and the support they give to their students
It’s a really good university with a lot of opportunities however the look and feel of the campus is very old school and is made up of mostly bricks
Found freshers week quite underwhelming, mainly because of organisation and it not being very clear what events were on/where they were. Would have been more helpful if there was an timetable with all the events.
While studying at Sussex university I have enjoyed being close to Brighton. They hold many events and have lots of societies which allows you to meet people. Some of the facilities are lacking such a plugs in the student centre and lack of seating, however, this is made up by the large library with lots of seating.
There are loads of both academic and well-being support available to students. Staff are happy to help. More investment needs be made into old facilities. For example: there are leaking everywhere in the library and Jubilee building. More study space should be made available as during peak times (weeks 9-10-11 from 10am-4pm) finding a place to study in the library/student center/jubilee building etc. feels like winning the lottery. It’s not ideal that the campus is so far out from the city center where most students live. There could’ve a shuttle service to get to uni?
The staff at sussex are so helpful and the learning facilities and support is great too.
i love the campus and the proximity from my accommodation to the shops, lecture halls and bus stops. the only thing that isn’t so good is the accommodation, it is slightly falling apart and has a little mould issue. however the porter is great and answers any questions we have
The university has a community feel due to being a campus uni. Every thing is easily accessible and within a 15 minute walk from the accommodation. Transport links to and from are amazing. The lecturers are experts in their fields which make the lectures very insightful and personal. It could be improved by a supermarket closer to the uni, as the co op on campus is quite expensive.
You meet so many people from different backgrounds here at Sussex. The nightlife is great, university is right next to the South Downs, and it’s a beach city! You get everything here at Sussex and I’ve loved me 4years I’ve been in Brighton. Only downside I have is that it is a bit expensive but this is what you pay for being hour away from central London! Definitely worth living here than London though!
I love the institution as a building, I like the seminar rooms, overall it’s a place Where you feel welcomed.
4.3
The lecturers are so passionate about their subject that it just makes learning so much more interesting, there is great support available and the campus is great!
I like how all lectures are recorded and are available to join online as it makes it so much more accessible and helps a lot when it comes to revision
it’s a great opportunity to meet people and problems usually get resolved pretty quickly