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4.04.04.51855 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsEveryone is so helpful and the study environment is amazing!
They are already working on all the problems they can fix
I love the campus and my accommodation. I especially enjoy going to the university library, however I think that the campus shop being a coop isn’t ideal. Students are generally on a budget and so having such an expensive local shop doesn’t make sense to me.
There are a lot of common spaces for students to study in which i like. However, i feel there should be a broader variety of food and shops on campus
I love the campus and everything available on campus. I feel supported within the community however I wish there was a more affordable shop for food since there is limited choice
Great campus with plenty of sports opportunities
Brighton is an amazing place great for students. My professors have been really nice and useful.
The library and student support is amazing, but I think some of the other facilities could be improved
More communication between mentors and students
Overall, Sussex is a brilliant uni. The lecturers, on the whole, couldn't be nicer or more attentive. As a life sciences student, I love studying at Sussex, as there is amazing access to labs and imaging equipment for all sciences as the adjoining medical school is incredibly cooperative. And I don't have to tell you being in Brighton is great for student life. However, the accommodation available is a very mixed bag. There are plenty of newer builds which are more than up-to-scratch. However, the older accommodations are just a bit dingy and the fire alarm is eternally being set off. Student support couldn't be better. Although, if you may require mental health services this is largely inaccessible. I have also not heard the best reviews about living support for the disabled or those with specific medical requirements. However, myself, I have always received adequate care.
Pros - Forward thinking and incredibly supportive uni Cons - Occasionally there are issues with zoom lectures (screen not shared/captions not on/lecture not streaming at all). No issues the great majority of the time but these issues do sometimes crop up.
18-24 years
First gen student
The location is amazing and it’s great student experience. I think they should look at the shops and cafes on campus as well as the accommodation as it is very expensive and they are gradually removing places that are more affordable to students with less money. Especially coming from a family that doesn’t have much money it would be useful if there were cheaper places to eat and stay on campus.
18-24 years
My lecturers have all been really good and I think Brighton is a great student area. Campus for me felt very safe and I like that it is a bit out of the city so there are lots of nice walks etc nearby. I think that the accommodation offered to first years is a bit more expensive than it needs to be, and the campus could do with more going on. Moreover, Brighton itself is an incredibly expensive area to rent in after you have left campus and because of this I found it difficult to save money because so much of it went on rent.
18-24 years
The city where the university is situated offers a very different vibe to other places in the UK. The campus has nice feeling towards it in terms of there being a sufficient amount of green space available for students to explore. Everything in the city is quite nicely connected and there is a good integrated transport system in place. However, the students' union is poor compared to other universities in terms of what it offers for students and the price. For example, there isn't a Students' union club as such which can help freshers settle at university quickly by meeting people just on campus, especially on the weekends when going out in Brighton is quite expensive for a student. The sports facilities are also very poor, there isn't enough funding towards developing sporting calibre at this university in terms of sports clubs being able to afford reputable coaches, or being able to put on more training sessions for playing members, or having the funds to invest in technology which is integral to training sessions.
Brighton is an amazing place to study. It has a lovely combination of outdoor spaces (beaches, national parks) and city life with great shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs. It is an amazing environment for an enjoyable student life to compliment your studies and given Brighton's nature, it is also a very inclusive place to study. I have found this to be so important to your academic success. The Campus is in a lovely location which looks stunning all year round, with a variety of cafes, bars and food venders scattered across the campus. The public transport is excellent and allows to and from access throughout the day. Despite looking visually impressive, some student facilities feel a little outdated. I would mainly point to Sport's facilities which are well equipped, but not as flashy or modern in comparison to other universities I have visited. However, Sussex is currently undergoing renovations to add more up-to-date spaces. The new Student Centre is a great example of what is to come. While they are many different avenues you can go down to seek support, Student Support also has notoriously long wait times to see a therapist. Although not everyone will need this level of support, it is service that desperately needs more funding. On the other hand, the Student Union is a very proactive space that encourages the student voice and acts upon it.
Generally really lovely
I find it impossible to find places on campus. It is very confusing at times. Also certain support is required more attention such as students that get no support elsewhere and that are in there own.
I rated location lower as in winter time it is very cold and we usually don't go into Brighton due to being long and cold. I rated facilities 4/5, I think everything is great however co op is an expensive supermarket something like Aldis would be much better for students I feel.
18-24 years
It is a really nice place to study as you have Brighton town, which is vibrant, fun and great for exploring during the day and for nights out. The campus is next to Stamner park which is lovely to go for walks and so you have the best of the countryside and the busy city life. The campus has two gyms which are both good, although Falmer sports complex could be expanded for bigger space to work out and more machines would make it better. The library is really nice and I go there everyday although there are not that many seats for a univerity of thousands of students. I understand a new library is being built as part of West Slope which I hope to use as soon as it opens. There are lots of places to eat and drink with reasonable prices. The housing is decent (I live in Lewes Court with shared bathrooms) - bit of mould in some places and all the bedrooms could do with a re-paint but it is ok. There is a lot of support and you can go to the front desk of the student centre and ask for help in a lot of different services. There is a good amount of time to speak to lecturers if you need help understanding the lecture content although there could be more as sometimes I have not been able to book a drop in sessions as they are already booked by other students or sometimes the times do not work with my timetable. Good amount of clubs and societies to get involved in.
4.3
Best-close to nature and good atmosphere worst-building sites
some teachers are more organised than others
some appliances cause problems with the electrics