International Agents’ Conference 2013 Welcome to the University of Sussex

International Agents’ Conference Genuine Partnership Deliver excellent customer service to our students To understand your needs as an agent Communicating the strengths of the University of Sussex To get to know us!

Agents’ questionnaire

International Agents’ Conference Presentations from academic members of staff Student led sessions Accommodation and student support Practical & interactive sessions Understanding what makes the University of Sussex different

 Founded in 1961  “Sussex” - the county  13,000 students, including 3,000 from outside the UK  Broad interdisciplinary approach to study and research  Campus university at the city of Brighton About US

Academic areas  Business, Management and Economics  Education and Social Work  English  Media, Film and Music  Global Studies  History, Art History and Philosophy  Law, Politics and Sociology  Engineering and Design  Informatics  Life Sciences  Mathematical and Physical Sciences  Psychology  Medical School  Institute of Development Studies

League table rankings  Research Assessment Exercise 2008 Over 90% of Sussex research is categorised as world-leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised. 18 subjects rank in the top 20: American Studies (1st), Politics (2nd), Art History (3rd), International Relations (7th), Media and Film (8th), Psychology (12th), Engineering (14th), Law (16th).  THE World University Rankings, th in world, 13th in UK, 34 th in Europe  The Times Good University Guide (2013) – 18 th UK top 10: American Studies (8th); Anatomy & Physiology (Neuroscience) (6th), Anthropology (9th); Communication & Media Studies (10th); History of Art (4th); Philosophy (10th); Physics (5th); Psychology (6th); Social Work (4th); and Sociology (8 th )  The Independent Complete University Guide (2013) - 21 st 16 th in UK for student satisfaction Top 10 for American Studies, Anthropology, Communication and Media Studies, Drama, Dance & Cinematics, History of Art, Italian, Physics & Astronomy, Psychology, Social Work  The Which? University Guide (2012) - 14 th in the UK for student satisfaction 82% for satisfaction with areas such as quality of teaching and facilities,

Nobel Prize winners Professor Harold Kroto Nobel Prize for Chemistry Professor John Cornforth Nobel Prize for Chemistry Professor Anthony Leggett Nobel Prize for Physics

Notable alumni Thabo Mbeki Former President, Republic of South Africa Helen Boaden Director BBC News (English) Fetus Mogae Former President, Republic of Botswana Noel Tata MD Tata International and Chairman Tata retail (Trent) (Economics)

International profile  A quarter of Sussex students are international  They come from over 120 countries Highest numbers from: China, USA, India, Greece, Germany, France.  Academic staff come from over 50 countries  International partnerships with leading universities inc. TISS, Peking, Gothenburg, UCLA  International dimension to courses  Study abroad opportunities

Campus location  One hour from Central London by train  9 minutes by train from the centre of Brighton  30 mins from Gatwick Airport / 90 mins Heathrow Airport  Safe and attractive campus

Campus

Post Office, Banks Bookshop Supermarket Launderette Health Centre Dentist Library Careers service 24hr IT clusters Student support services Student Union

Accommodation  Approximately 4,400 study bedrooms on campus and in Brighton  Self-catering, internet point and telephone  First year guaranteed  Weekly rent: £83 - £132 for a single room (2012/13)  Housing Office and Residential Advisers  Private-sector accommodation in city  New Northfield residence providing 950 en-suite rooms

Support services Academic  Library  Computing (some 24-hours; free access to and internet) ► Language Institute Advising  Academic Advisor  Student Advisors  Students’ Union Advice Centre ► International & Study Abroad Office ► Country-specific advisors The world of work ► Careers and Employability Centre Well-being  Health Centre  Psychological & Counselling  Worship

Sussex Plus  Adding value from the moment students join Sussex  Enriching skill, experience & evidence  Workshop & activities programme  Documenting this in an attractive webfolio attested by the University Volunteering Student mentoring Work-shadowing Student committees & campaigns Student Media Community projects

Finances Fees (2013)  Undergraduate Degrees: Humanities/Social Studies: £13,000 Science/practical subjects: £16,200 Medicine£24,860  Postgraduate Degrees £13,000 - £17,000 Living expenses (2012/13)  ± £820 - £1,175 per month  Part-time job opportunities on campus and in Brighton

Bridge to Sussex - Pre-sessional Courses IELTS GapCourse required 2013 DatesCost Overall 0.5 below requirement (with no band more than 1.0 below overall requirement) 5 Weeks24 July - 31 August£1,460 Overall 1.5 below requirement (with no band more than 1.5 below overall requirement) Please note, we cannot accept students with any single band score below Weeks 24 June - 31 August£2,920

Bridge to Sussex - International Foundation Year Pathways Business, Management and Economics Computing and Mathematics Engineering and Physics* Law, International Relations and Social Studies Life Sciences and Psychology* Media and Communications Two term ELP IELTS 3.5 One term ELP 4.0 IELTS 5.0 £12,765 or higher Science fee* £13,950

Bridge to Sussex - International Year One Pathways Business and Management* Computing International relations and development Media and film studies IELTS 5.5 £13,590 except Business* £14,700

Bridge to Sussex - Pre-Masters Pathways Computing International Relations and Development Law Management and Finance Media, Journalism and Film IELTS 5.5 or 6.0 £13,740 for 3 terms £9,160 for two terms

Brighton, the UK’s most exciting seaside city  Cosmopolitan culture  Large student population  England’s largest arts festival in May (Brighton Festival)  Beach, cafes, bars, artists quarter  Healthy, friendly and fun  On the sunny south coast  Voted the UK’s happiest place to live  Ranked 3 rd safest university city in England and Wales

Brighton & Hove ‘…the Regency city of Brighton and Hove easily justifies the nickname London-on-Sea. The resort is fashionable, busy and arty, with a bohemian edge that runs the capital a close second for entertainment, eating and shopping’ London Evening Standard

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