What Students Say
Likes
- The campus is beautiful and big, everything is spaced out really well
- There is Housing on campus hence making it very easy to go for classes
- The facilities in college are amazing, with Multiple food outlets and study spaces, additionally the lectures theatres are nice and big
Dislikes
- Difficult to locate places sometimes since they cannot found be on google maps sometimes
- Even though there is support for everything, responses can be slow sometimes
- They do not offer on campus placement opportunities
Course Curriculum
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- My course is more on the theoretical side, with practicals for modules like statistics. however there are workshops held regularly to go over the coursework.
- Positive: Clear, concise and well presented, all in the form of presentations; most of the exam questions are application-based, therefore no rote learning is supported. there are also some exams which are online, some offline and some have a deadline of 24-48 hours. exams also include a mix of essays and question-based exams, which is really good for understanding the lecture content and applying your knowledge and understanding.
- Negative: I wouldn’t say there are any negative aspects as such, other than maybe that assessments can load up sometimes and they may be hectic to finish up by the due deadline, unless you work out your schedule to complete them very well.
- Usually 3 classes a day, most of them for 1 hour spaced out between 9am and 6pm. Wednesdays or fridays are usually off depending on what year you are in.
- 100 students in a class typically, 400 students in the entire batch of psychology.
- Indian students: 50-70
Admission Experience
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I applied for the following universities:
- Cardiff University – accepted
- Lancaster University – accepted
- Warwick- accepted
- Sussex- accepted
- Leicester – accepted
- I was not rejected from any university that I applied to
- I chose this college specifically because of how good their psychology programme is, the professors here, including Andy Field, Chris Bird, etc., are very well-renowned researchers and their expertise and books are being used in most of the colleges in the UK which made me believe that the university is a good place to join. I was initially going to join Warwick, considering it is a prestigious college; however, because the programmes are majorly beneficial for business students and it is not a STEM focused college, I chose to go ahead with sussex. Moreover, Brighton is a wonderful place for any incoming student, simply because it is a student city; therefore, there are so many chances to make new friends, and the city is pretty lively.
- College application was mostly handled by my high school; I just had to choose them and write a statement of purpose. The application was filled out by my high school with the help fo a career counsellor
- IELTS is required if you come from any board apart from IBDP or A- LEVELS. IBDP requirement for my programme: 38/45. not very aware of cut-offs from other exams since i did IBDP and hence did not have to go through the rest.
- The admission process was pretty seemless in my opinion; there were no hurdles as such since everything was pretty straightforward, and any application material can be found on their website
- September intake. simply applied for it because it was more accessible and common, especially taking into consideration the beginning of freshers' week, where all new students are welcomed and multiple activities are arranged,
- The application process took me 3 days. I chose the college, my counsellor filled out the application, and i wrote my SOP and then submitted it along with my predicted grades for the year (12th grade). Got my acceptance letter within 2 weeks
Faculty
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- 400:50. this is a good ratio, because even though it looks like a small number, the faculty is enough to help out everyone; there are more members who are not professors but are intermediates who help out with career guidance, exam skills, mental health checkers, etc.
- The teaching methodology is quite good; presentations are used to deliver the course content, and the professors are fun and try to engage students in every possible manner. they are also very supportive and understanding, creating an environment of inquisitive learners. the course content and teaching approaches are centred towards teaching; in order to secure a job, you need to have other skills, practical and application skills, which can only be acquired by doing a job outside studies. there is support available to help you find the right job; there are cv reviewers, career counsellors, graduate job counsellors, etc.
- I admire Andy Field and Sophie Forester the most. Andy field was our statistics professor in 2nd year. He stood out to me the most because of how well he was able to engage students with his content. He used to get props in class, make jokes, and include memes in presentations that were actually funny, which ultimately helped us remember content way better, especially for a difficult module like stats. Moreover, he is a highly qualified professor who has written an entire book for R coding, which is used in universities all over the UK.
Campus Life
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- The college just has one campus located in falmer, the entire university is located in falmer
- Facilities: library, cricket/football grounds, tennis courts, padel courts, basketball and badminton courts, 2 gyms on site, 3 canteens, 1 gp office, multiple study areas, 5 common rooms, 2 bars and gaming sites
- Popular events: freshers week (clubbing events, food events, movie nights and game nights) and societies fair.
- There are multiple societies that one can join in order to play sports or join cultural committees; for example i am part of the south asian society (SASS) that does events like diwali, holi etc, thats where i met most of my friends.
Part Time Jobs
- No teaching assistant roles. there are RA roles available for 2nd-year and 3rd-year students.
- Pay range – 14 pounds per hour.
- Other jobs: bar staff, student union members, restaurant staff, cleaners, porters, resident advisors, international student advisors, etc. over 300 on-campus jobs are available; all of them range from 12-14 pounds per hour and allowed to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week.
- Students earn anywhere between 10-14 pounds per hour in part-time jobs. It is fairly difficult to obtain since multiple students will be applying, especially since they would probably have more experience working in a restaurant/bar setting. the usual process is attaching a cv on the job site and just answering a few prerequisite questions; if your application is selected, then you will be called in for an in-person or online interview and after that, they let you know whether you have gotten the job or not.
Placement
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- 70% of the graduating batch secure employment within 6 months. however it is slightly more difficult for international students, especially because they require sponsorship, which is why companies can be hesitant to give you the jobs unless you are a very well-rounded candidate applying to a big enough firm.
- An average salary range post-graduation starts from 28,000 pounds to 40,000 pounds depending on your job, company and degree
- there are internships which should definitely be taken if you have no work experience, besides that there are multiple volunteering opportunities and networking can be a seamless process since sussex holds multiple career fairs.
- One of my seniors got placed in deloitte as a tax analyst right after her graduation. She shared that interviewing is a crucial part, and nailing it is essential. companies mostly look for a well-rounded person, who has had least some sort of previous experience
Accommodation
Off Campus
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- I found accommodation using my university website during my 1st year, when i lived on campus. for off campus houses, there are multiple websites, like eightfold, on the market, etc., and student accommodations have their own websites, which advertise an array of room options according to your convenience.
- Monthly rent for university accommodation – 760 pounds, facilities included: ensuite room, fully equiped kitchen with ovens, kettles, microwaves, gas stoves, seating areas, fridges, porch area and furniture inside the room, including bed, wardrobe, mirror, study table and storage space
- Some advice for anyone looking accommodation is please start searching for them early on, because all the good accommodations tend to be gone by the end of November or December; hence, try finding before that
- My current accommodation is 20 minutes away from the university via a bus. Most of the indian students stay in student accommodations since they are quite convenient.
Exams
- IELTS required.
- SOP required; LOR is a strong document to have, although not required
- No interview required
Fees
- Fees for one year: 23,150 pounds total for 3 years: 69,450 pounds
- Hostel or living – 1 year cost: 12,000 pounds; 3 years: 36,000 pounds
- Living cost – 300-500 pounds per month
- Fees are split semester-wise, with 3 breakdowns in september, january, march. there is also an option to pay in full if you prefer that.
- My monthly expenses come up to around 350 pounds; the bus costs 3 pounds one way to go anywhere unless you get a bus pass for 3 months (which in my opinion is a very smart option if you travel frequently). Food/groceries can cost 20-30 pounds on average for a bimonthly shop. outings including restaurants and clubbing, can cost 150 pounds per month if you go out frequently. The current rent is 950 pounds per month because it is student accommodation. However, cheaper options are available.
Scholarship
- No, did not sign up for it
