International Agents Conference 2013 Welcome to the University
of Sussex
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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!
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Agents questionnaire
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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
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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
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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
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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, 2012-13 110th 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,
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Nobel Prize winners Professor Harold Kroto Nobel Prize for
Chemistry Professor John Cornforth Nobel Prize for Chemistry
Professor Anthony Leggett Nobel Prize for Physics
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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)
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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
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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
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Campus
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Post Office, Banks Bookshop Supermarket Launderette Health
Centre Dentist Library Careers service 24hr IT clusters Student
support services Student Union
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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
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Support services Academic Library Computing (some 24-hours;
free access to email 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
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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
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Finances Fees (2013) Undergraduate Degrees: Humanities/Social
Studies: 13,000 Science/practical subjects: 16,200 Medicine24,860
Postgraduate Degrees 13,000 - 17,000 Living expenses (2012/13) 820
- 1,175 per month Part-time job opportunities on campus and in
Brighton
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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
August1,460 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 5.0 10 Weeks 24 June - 31
August2,920
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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
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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
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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
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Brighton, the UKs most exciting seaside city Cosmopolitan
culture Large student population Englands largest arts festival in
May (Brighton Festival) Beach, cafes, bars, artists quarter
Healthy, friendly and fun On the sunny south coast Voted the UKs
happiest place to live Ranked 3 rd safest university city in
England and Wales
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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
01.05.13 London Evening Standard
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