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University of Sussex
Overview
University of Sussex information
About University of Sussex
UCAS code: S90
The University of Sussex has challenged convention since its foundation in 1961. From the campus’ modernist architecture on the edge of the beautiful South Downs national park, to our progressive academics and creative professional services staff, to the inspiring students who choose to learn and live here, to the very tone of the institution and the nature of its conversations, through to the expressions of radicalism, critical thinking and, at times, dissent. Sussex students receive a transformative, high-quality education and develop the knowledge and skills to be critical thinkers, entrepreneurs, commentators, citizens and activists.
Source: University of Sussex
Tuition fees at University of Sussex
- First year tuition fees for UK students range from £5,250 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
- International students pay between £11,300 and £27,300 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £23,500.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£24.5k
Average graduate salary88%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
92%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Sussex
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Sussex
University of Sussex open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
Search courses
Here are University of Sussex's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
152 UCAS pointsPhysics (Quantum Technology) (research placement)
MPhys 4 Years full-time 2026
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152 UCAS pointsChemistry with Summer Research Placements
MChem (H) 4 Years full-time 2026
Main Site
144 UCAS pointsPhysics (with an industrial placement year)
MPhys 5 Years sandwich 2026
Main Site
136 UCAS pointsMechanical Engineering with Robotics
MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026
Main Site
136 UCAS pointsMechanical Engineering (with an industrial placement year)
MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2026
Main Site
136 UCAS pointsPsychology with Clinical Approaches
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
Main Site
University of Sussex reviews
Showing 120 reviews
1st year student
Two stars: Could be better
1 year ago
1st year student
Not really a social being
1 year ago
1st year student
Accommodation is quite expensive in this region and the need for a guarantor adds another expense.
1 year ago
1st year student
As an international student, i have had a pleasant experience with the staff members especially with the academic advisor team
1 year ago
1st year student
Ancient and not really modern
1 year ago
1st year student
The modules on my course have been carefully chosen to reflect the current movement and actualities within the financial industry
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
low
Assessment and feedback
77%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
74%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
86%
high
Organisation and management
86%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
high
How well organised is your course?
86%
high
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
89%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
92%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
85%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
69%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
69%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
83%
high
Discussions
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