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INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE
University of Sussex
TOP RANKED UNIVERSITY Consistently top ranked progressive research-
led university with a strong international reputation
WORLD LEADING RESEARCH Sussex is one of the top research-led universities in the UK with a strong reputation for innovation
and inspiration
INSPIRING CITY
One of the most beautiful campus locations and only ten minutes away from the vibrant city centre
of Brighton and its legendary beachfront
Letrsquos change things
5000 INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS FROM MORE
THAN A HUNDRED
COUNTRIES
147th IN THE TIMES HIGHER
EDUCATION WORLD
UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
2018
9 MINUTES FROM
BRIGHTON BY TRAIN
99 of ISC students who
completed their course
were offered a place on a
degree course at the
University of Sussex in
2017
30
MINUTES FROM
GATWICK AIRPORT BY
TRAIN
75 OF RESEARCH ACTIVITY
WAS CONSIDERED
lsquoWORLD LEADINGrsquo
Statistics
Ranked in top 10 cities in the UK for young people
Nine minutes to Brighton by train
Gatwick airport is only 30 minutes by train
and central London is an hour by train
Brighton offers a thriving music and art scene and diverse nightlife
Brighton a city that excites
Subject rankings
TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018
Rank Subject
2nd Criminology
5th Anatomy and Physiology
12th Politics
15th Communication and Media Studies
15th Sociology
16th Psychology
16th Accounting and Finance
17th Geography and Environmental Science
19th Biological Sciences
26th Mathematics
The University of Sussex is also
ranked
number ONE in the world for
Development Studies
(QS University World Rankings 2018)
At Sussex yoursquore constantly encouraged to express ideas regardless of whether theyrsquore right or wrong It helps you
build confidence
Teaching that counts
Your International Study Centre
International Foundation Year
Why study the International Foundation Year
- Improved student experience
- Flexibility and choice is now integral to each of the courses and pathways
- Students have the flexibility to study modules of their choice that will compliment and broaden
their studies based on interests and career aims
- Students can change their pathway and final progression degree during Semester One
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees
- Over 30 degrees added including BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with
Robotics BA History and Politics
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own undergraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their degree
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Business Media and Social Sciences
- Students enrol on single IFY course and in their first semester study one of the pathways
below
- Business Management and Economics
- Film and Media
- Social Sciences Global Studies and Law
- At the end of Semester One students have the opportunity to change their ultimate progression
degree aim to any in the articulation routes from IFY Business Media and Social Sciences
- In the second semester students are able with (appropriate guidance) to change pathway by
selecting three module options from 13 available
- In order to change pathway a student must have 30 credits in their relevant field of study
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Science and Engineering
- Students enrol on single IFY course but with pathway preference and in Semester One will
study a broad introduction to Science and Mathematics from which they will have the flexibility
to choose their ultimate pathway from the four pathway options below
- Life Sciences
- Psychology
- Computing
- Engineering
- In Semester Two students will study four options in their chosen pathway
- At the end of 6 weeks during Semester One students have the opportunity to change their
pathway and ultimate progression degree aim to any of the articulation routes from the IFY in
Science and Engineering
International Foundation Year
This course aims to fully prepare you for starting
your chosen undergraduate degree at Sussex
99 of students who completed their programme
were offered a place to study on a degree course
at the University of Sussex in 2017
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
22012019 - 04052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
International Year One
Advanced one year course that is equivalent to
the first year of an undergraduate degree
99 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012019 - 03052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Management
- Computing
- Engineering
- Finance and Accounting
- International Relations
and International Development
- Media and Film Studies
Pre-Masters Programme
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme
- Improved student experience
- Students can change their final PG progression degree
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees options
- Over 25 new masters degrees added including MA Education MA Philosophy MA Art
History and LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own postgraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their masters degree
- The inclusion of critical reading and greater emphasis on research skills aims to equip the
students with the necessary skills to be successful at the University Also to support them to be
independent learners in order to be well prepared for the demands of a UK Masters Degree
PMP - Course Structure
PMP - Business Media and Social Sciences
- The Pre-Masterrsquos programme consists of three main pathways
- Business Management and Finance
- Film and Media
- Law International Relations and Social Science
- Students will choose one pathway prior to joining the ISC and will study the academic modules
for that pathway throughout the course
- Student will now have the option to change their ultimate progression degree however they will
not be able to change pathway
- Development of a new CareerAhead module tailored for Pre-Masters This will focus on
transferable employability skills for international students which are highly desirable for
postgraduate students
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
TOP RANKED UNIVERSITY Consistently top ranked progressive research-
led university with a strong international reputation
WORLD LEADING RESEARCH Sussex is one of the top research-led universities in the UK with a strong reputation for innovation
and inspiration
INSPIRING CITY
One of the most beautiful campus locations and only ten minutes away from the vibrant city centre
of Brighton and its legendary beachfront
Letrsquos change things
5000 INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS FROM MORE
THAN A HUNDRED
COUNTRIES
147th IN THE TIMES HIGHER
EDUCATION WORLD
UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
2018
9 MINUTES FROM
BRIGHTON BY TRAIN
99 of ISC students who
completed their course
were offered a place on a
degree course at the
University of Sussex in
2017
30
MINUTES FROM
GATWICK AIRPORT BY
TRAIN
75 OF RESEARCH ACTIVITY
WAS CONSIDERED
lsquoWORLD LEADINGrsquo
Statistics
Ranked in top 10 cities in the UK for young people
Nine minutes to Brighton by train
Gatwick airport is only 30 minutes by train
and central London is an hour by train
Brighton offers a thriving music and art scene and diverse nightlife
Brighton a city that excites
Subject rankings
TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018
Rank Subject
2nd Criminology
5th Anatomy and Physiology
12th Politics
15th Communication and Media Studies
15th Sociology
16th Psychology
16th Accounting and Finance
17th Geography and Environmental Science
19th Biological Sciences
26th Mathematics
The University of Sussex is also
ranked
number ONE in the world for
Development Studies
(QS University World Rankings 2018)
At Sussex yoursquore constantly encouraged to express ideas regardless of whether theyrsquore right or wrong It helps you
build confidence
Teaching that counts
Your International Study Centre
International Foundation Year
Why study the International Foundation Year
- Improved student experience
- Flexibility and choice is now integral to each of the courses and pathways
- Students have the flexibility to study modules of their choice that will compliment and broaden
their studies based on interests and career aims
- Students can change their pathway and final progression degree during Semester One
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees
- Over 30 degrees added including BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with
Robotics BA History and Politics
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own undergraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their degree
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Business Media and Social Sciences
- Students enrol on single IFY course and in their first semester study one of the pathways
below
- Business Management and Economics
- Film and Media
- Social Sciences Global Studies and Law
- At the end of Semester One students have the opportunity to change their ultimate progression
degree aim to any in the articulation routes from IFY Business Media and Social Sciences
- In the second semester students are able with (appropriate guidance) to change pathway by
selecting three module options from 13 available
- In order to change pathway a student must have 30 credits in their relevant field of study
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Science and Engineering
- Students enrol on single IFY course but with pathway preference and in Semester One will
study a broad introduction to Science and Mathematics from which they will have the flexibility
to choose their ultimate pathway from the four pathway options below
- Life Sciences
- Psychology
- Computing
- Engineering
- In Semester Two students will study four options in their chosen pathway
- At the end of 6 weeks during Semester One students have the opportunity to change their
pathway and ultimate progression degree aim to any of the articulation routes from the IFY in
Science and Engineering
International Foundation Year
This course aims to fully prepare you for starting
your chosen undergraduate degree at Sussex
99 of students who completed their programme
were offered a place to study on a degree course
at the University of Sussex in 2017
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
22012019 - 04052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
International Year One
Advanced one year course that is equivalent to
the first year of an undergraduate degree
99 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012019 - 03052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Management
- Computing
- Engineering
- Finance and Accounting
- International Relations
and International Development
- Media and Film Studies
Pre-Masters Programme
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme
- Improved student experience
- Students can change their final PG progression degree
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees options
- Over 25 new masters degrees added including MA Education MA Philosophy MA Art
History and LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own postgraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their masters degree
- The inclusion of critical reading and greater emphasis on research skills aims to equip the
students with the necessary skills to be successful at the University Also to support them to be
independent learners in order to be well prepared for the demands of a UK Masters Degree
PMP - Course Structure
PMP - Business Media and Social Sciences
- The Pre-Masterrsquos programme consists of three main pathways
- Business Management and Finance
- Film and Media
- Law International Relations and Social Science
- Students will choose one pathway prior to joining the ISC and will study the academic modules
for that pathway throughout the course
- Student will now have the option to change their ultimate progression degree however they will
not be able to change pathway
- Development of a new CareerAhead module tailored for Pre-Masters This will focus on
transferable employability skills for international students which are highly desirable for
postgraduate students
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
5000 INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS FROM MORE
THAN A HUNDRED
COUNTRIES
147th IN THE TIMES HIGHER
EDUCATION WORLD
UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
2018
9 MINUTES FROM
BRIGHTON BY TRAIN
99 of ISC students who
completed their course
were offered a place on a
degree course at the
University of Sussex in
2017
30
MINUTES FROM
GATWICK AIRPORT BY
TRAIN
75 OF RESEARCH ACTIVITY
WAS CONSIDERED
lsquoWORLD LEADINGrsquo
Statistics
Ranked in top 10 cities in the UK for young people
Nine minutes to Brighton by train
Gatwick airport is only 30 minutes by train
and central London is an hour by train
Brighton offers a thriving music and art scene and diverse nightlife
Brighton a city that excites
Subject rankings
TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018
Rank Subject
2nd Criminology
5th Anatomy and Physiology
12th Politics
15th Communication and Media Studies
15th Sociology
16th Psychology
16th Accounting and Finance
17th Geography and Environmental Science
19th Biological Sciences
26th Mathematics
The University of Sussex is also
ranked
number ONE in the world for
Development Studies
(QS University World Rankings 2018)
At Sussex yoursquore constantly encouraged to express ideas regardless of whether theyrsquore right or wrong It helps you
build confidence
Teaching that counts
Your International Study Centre
International Foundation Year
Why study the International Foundation Year
- Improved student experience
- Flexibility and choice is now integral to each of the courses and pathways
- Students have the flexibility to study modules of their choice that will compliment and broaden
their studies based on interests and career aims
- Students can change their pathway and final progression degree during Semester One
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees
- Over 30 degrees added including BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with
Robotics BA History and Politics
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own undergraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their degree
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Business Media and Social Sciences
- Students enrol on single IFY course and in their first semester study one of the pathways
below
- Business Management and Economics
- Film and Media
- Social Sciences Global Studies and Law
- At the end of Semester One students have the opportunity to change their ultimate progression
degree aim to any in the articulation routes from IFY Business Media and Social Sciences
- In the second semester students are able with (appropriate guidance) to change pathway by
selecting three module options from 13 available
- In order to change pathway a student must have 30 credits in their relevant field of study
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Science and Engineering
- Students enrol on single IFY course but with pathway preference and in Semester One will
study a broad introduction to Science and Mathematics from which they will have the flexibility
to choose their ultimate pathway from the four pathway options below
- Life Sciences
- Psychology
- Computing
- Engineering
- In Semester Two students will study four options in their chosen pathway
- At the end of 6 weeks during Semester One students have the opportunity to change their
pathway and ultimate progression degree aim to any of the articulation routes from the IFY in
Science and Engineering
International Foundation Year
This course aims to fully prepare you for starting
your chosen undergraduate degree at Sussex
99 of students who completed their programme
were offered a place to study on a degree course
at the University of Sussex in 2017
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
22012019 - 04052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
International Year One
Advanced one year course that is equivalent to
the first year of an undergraduate degree
99 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012019 - 03052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Management
- Computing
- Engineering
- Finance and Accounting
- International Relations
and International Development
- Media and Film Studies
Pre-Masters Programme
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme
- Improved student experience
- Students can change their final PG progression degree
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees options
- Over 25 new masters degrees added including MA Education MA Philosophy MA Art
History and LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own postgraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their masters degree
- The inclusion of critical reading and greater emphasis on research skills aims to equip the
students with the necessary skills to be successful at the University Also to support them to be
independent learners in order to be well prepared for the demands of a UK Masters Degree
PMP - Course Structure
PMP - Business Media and Social Sciences
- The Pre-Masterrsquos programme consists of three main pathways
- Business Management and Finance
- Film and Media
- Law International Relations and Social Science
- Students will choose one pathway prior to joining the ISC and will study the academic modules
for that pathway throughout the course
- Student will now have the option to change their ultimate progression degree however they will
not be able to change pathway
- Development of a new CareerAhead module tailored for Pre-Masters This will focus on
transferable employability skills for international students which are highly desirable for
postgraduate students
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
Ranked in top 10 cities in the UK for young people
Nine minutes to Brighton by train
Gatwick airport is only 30 minutes by train
and central London is an hour by train
Brighton offers a thriving music and art scene and diverse nightlife
Brighton a city that excites
Subject rankings
TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018
Rank Subject
2nd Criminology
5th Anatomy and Physiology
12th Politics
15th Communication and Media Studies
15th Sociology
16th Psychology
16th Accounting and Finance
17th Geography and Environmental Science
19th Biological Sciences
26th Mathematics
The University of Sussex is also
ranked
number ONE in the world for
Development Studies
(QS University World Rankings 2018)
At Sussex yoursquore constantly encouraged to express ideas regardless of whether theyrsquore right or wrong It helps you
build confidence
Teaching that counts
Your International Study Centre
International Foundation Year
Why study the International Foundation Year
- Improved student experience
- Flexibility and choice is now integral to each of the courses and pathways
- Students have the flexibility to study modules of their choice that will compliment and broaden
their studies based on interests and career aims
- Students can change their pathway and final progression degree during Semester One
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees
- Over 30 degrees added including BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with
Robotics BA History and Politics
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own undergraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their degree
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Business Media and Social Sciences
- Students enrol on single IFY course and in their first semester study one of the pathways
below
- Business Management and Economics
- Film and Media
- Social Sciences Global Studies and Law
- At the end of Semester One students have the opportunity to change their ultimate progression
degree aim to any in the articulation routes from IFY Business Media and Social Sciences
- In the second semester students are able with (appropriate guidance) to change pathway by
selecting three module options from 13 available
- In order to change pathway a student must have 30 credits in their relevant field of study
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Science and Engineering
- Students enrol on single IFY course but with pathway preference and in Semester One will
study a broad introduction to Science and Mathematics from which they will have the flexibility
to choose their ultimate pathway from the four pathway options below
- Life Sciences
- Psychology
- Computing
- Engineering
- In Semester Two students will study four options in their chosen pathway
- At the end of 6 weeks during Semester One students have the opportunity to change their
pathway and ultimate progression degree aim to any of the articulation routes from the IFY in
Science and Engineering
International Foundation Year
This course aims to fully prepare you for starting
your chosen undergraduate degree at Sussex
99 of students who completed their programme
were offered a place to study on a degree course
at the University of Sussex in 2017
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
22012019 - 04052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
International Year One
Advanced one year course that is equivalent to
the first year of an undergraduate degree
99 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012019 - 03052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Management
- Computing
- Engineering
- Finance and Accounting
- International Relations
and International Development
- Media and Film Studies
Pre-Masters Programme
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme
- Improved student experience
- Students can change their final PG progression degree
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees options
- Over 25 new masters degrees added including MA Education MA Philosophy MA Art
History and LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own postgraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their masters degree
- The inclusion of critical reading and greater emphasis on research skills aims to equip the
students with the necessary skills to be successful at the University Also to support them to be
independent learners in order to be well prepared for the demands of a UK Masters Degree
PMP - Course Structure
PMP - Business Media and Social Sciences
- The Pre-Masterrsquos programme consists of three main pathways
- Business Management and Finance
- Film and Media
- Law International Relations and Social Science
- Students will choose one pathway prior to joining the ISC and will study the academic modules
for that pathway throughout the course
- Student will now have the option to change their ultimate progression degree however they will
not be able to change pathway
- Development of a new CareerAhead module tailored for Pre-Masters This will focus on
transferable employability skills for international students which are highly desirable for
postgraduate students
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
Subject rankings
TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018
Rank Subject
2nd Criminology
5th Anatomy and Physiology
12th Politics
15th Communication and Media Studies
15th Sociology
16th Psychology
16th Accounting and Finance
17th Geography and Environmental Science
19th Biological Sciences
26th Mathematics
The University of Sussex is also
ranked
number ONE in the world for
Development Studies
(QS University World Rankings 2018)
At Sussex yoursquore constantly encouraged to express ideas regardless of whether theyrsquore right or wrong It helps you
build confidence
Teaching that counts
Your International Study Centre
International Foundation Year
Why study the International Foundation Year
- Improved student experience
- Flexibility and choice is now integral to each of the courses and pathways
- Students have the flexibility to study modules of their choice that will compliment and broaden
their studies based on interests and career aims
- Students can change their pathway and final progression degree during Semester One
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees
- Over 30 degrees added including BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with
Robotics BA History and Politics
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own undergraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their degree
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Business Media and Social Sciences
- Students enrol on single IFY course and in their first semester study one of the pathways
below
- Business Management and Economics
- Film and Media
- Social Sciences Global Studies and Law
- At the end of Semester One students have the opportunity to change their ultimate progression
degree aim to any in the articulation routes from IFY Business Media and Social Sciences
- In the second semester students are able with (appropriate guidance) to change pathway by
selecting three module options from 13 available
- In order to change pathway a student must have 30 credits in their relevant field of study
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Science and Engineering
- Students enrol on single IFY course but with pathway preference and in Semester One will
study a broad introduction to Science and Mathematics from which they will have the flexibility
to choose their ultimate pathway from the four pathway options below
- Life Sciences
- Psychology
- Computing
- Engineering
- In Semester Two students will study four options in their chosen pathway
- At the end of 6 weeks during Semester One students have the opportunity to change their
pathway and ultimate progression degree aim to any of the articulation routes from the IFY in
Science and Engineering
International Foundation Year
This course aims to fully prepare you for starting
your chosen undergraduate degree at Sussex
99 of students who completed their programme
were offered a place to study on a degree course
at the University of Sussex in 2017
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
22012019 - 04052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
International Year One
Advanced one year course that is equivalent to
the first year of an undergraduate degree
99 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012019 - 03052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Management
- Computing
- Engineering
- Finance and Accounting
- International Relations
and International Development
- Media and Film Studies
Pre-Masters Programme
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme
- Improved student experience
- Students can change their final PG progression degree
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees options
- Over 25 new masters degrees added including MA Education MA Philosophy MA Art
History and LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own postgraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their masters degree
- The inclusion of critical reading and greater emphasis on research skills aims to equip the
students with the necessary skills to be successful at the University Also to support them to be
independent learners in order to be well prepared for the demands of a UK Masters Degree
PMP - Course Structure
PMP - Business Media and Social Sciences
- The Pre-Masterrsquos programme consists of three main pathways
- Business Management and Finance
- Film and Media
- Law International Relations and Social Science
- Students will choose one pathway prior to joining the ISC and will study the academic modules
for that pathway throughout the course
- Student will now have the option to change their ultimate progression degree however they will
not be able to change pathway
- Development of a new CareerAhead module tailored for Pre-Masters This will focus on
transferable employability skills for international students which are highly desirable for
postgraduate students
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
At Sussex yoursquore constantly encouraged to express ideas regardless of whether theyrsquore right or wrong It helps you
build confidence
Teaching that counts
Your International Study Centre
International Foundation Year
Why study the International Foundation Year
- Improved student experience
- Flexibility and choice is now integral to each of the courses and pathways
- Students have the flexibility to study modules of their choice that will compliment and broaden
their studies based on interests and career aims
- Students can change their pathway and final progression degree during Semester One
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees
- Over 30 degrees added including BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with
Robotics BA History and Politics
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own undergraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their degree
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Business Media and Social Sciences
- Students enrol on single IFY course and in their first semester study one of the pathways
below
- Business Management and Economics
- Film and Media
- Social Sciences Global Studies and Law
- At the end of Semester One students have the opportunity to change their ultimate progression
degree aim to any in the articulation routes from IFY Business Media and Social Sciences
- In the second semester students are able with (appropriate guidance) to change pathway by
selecting three module options from 13 available
- In order to change pathway a student must have 30 credits in their relevant field of study
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Science and Engineering
- Students enrol on single IFY course but with pathway preference and in Semester One will
study a broad introduction to Science and Mathematics from which they will have the flexibility
to choose their ultimate pathway from the four pathway options below
- Life Sciences
- Psychology
- Computing
- Engineering
- In Semester Two students will study four options in their chosen pathway
- At the end of 6 weeks during Semester One students have the opportunity to change their
pathway and ultimate progression degree aim to any of the articulation routes from the IFY in
Science and Engineering
International Foundation Year
This course aims to fully prepare you for starting
your chosen undergraduate degree at Sussex
99 of students who completed their programme
were offered a place to study on a degree course
at the University of Sussex in 2017
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
22012019 - 04052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
International Year One
Advanced one year course that is equivalent to
the first year of an undergraduate degree
99 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012019 - 03052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Management
- Computing
- Engineering
- Finance and Accounting
- International Relations
and International Development
- Media and Film Studies
Pre-Masters Programme
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme
- Improved student experience
- Students can change their final PG progression degree
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees options
- Over 25 new masters degrees added including MA Education MA Philosophy MA Art
History and LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own postgraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their masters degree
- The inclusion of critical reading and greater emphasis on research skills aims to equip the
students with the necessary skills to be successful at the University Also to support them to be
independent learners in order to be well prepared for the demands of a UK Masters Degree
PMP - Course Structure
PMP - Business Media and Social Sciences
- The Pre-Masterrsquos programme consists of three main pathways
- Business Management and Finance
- Film and Media
- Law International Relations and Social Science
- Students will choose one pathway prior to joining the ISC and will study the academic modules
for that pathway throughout the course
- Student will now have the option to change their ultimate progression degree however they will
not be able to change pathway
- Development of a new CareerAhead module tailored for Pre-Masters This will focus on
transferable employability skills for international students which are highly desirable for
postgraduate students
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
Your International Study Centre
International Foundation Year
Why study the International Foundation Year
- Improved student experience
- Flexibility and choice is now integral to each of the courses and pathways
- Students have the flexibility to study modules of their choice that will compliment and broaden
their studies based on interests and career aims
- Students can change their pathway and final progression degree during Semester One
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees
- Over 30 degrees added including BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with
Robotics BA History and Politics
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own undergraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their degree
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Business Media and Social Sciences
- Students enrol on single IFY course and in their first semester study one of the pathways
below
- Business Management and Economics
- Film and Media
- Social Sciences Global Studies and Law
- At the end of Semester One students have the opportunity to change their ultimate progression
degree aim to any in the articulation routes from IFY Business Media and Social Sciences
- In the second semester students are able with (appropriate guidance) to change pathway by
selecting three module options from 13 available
- In order to change pathway a student must have 30 credits in their relevant field of study
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Science and Engineering
- Students enrol on single IFY course but with pathway preference and in Semester One will
study a broad introduction to Science and Mathematics from which they will have the flexibility
to choose their ultimate pathway from the four pathway options below
- Life Sciences
- Psychology
- Computing
- Engineering
- In Semester Two students will study four options in their chosen pathway
- At the end of 6 weeks during Semester One students have the opportunity to change their
pathway and ultimate progression degree aim to any of the articulation routes from the IFY in
Science and Engineering
International Foundation Year
This course aims to fully prepare you for starting
your chosen undergraduate degree at Sussex
99 of students who completed their programme
were offered a place to study on a degree course
at the University of Sussex in 2017
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
22012019 - 04052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
International Year One
Advanced one year course that is equivalent to
the first year of an undergraduate degree
99 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012019 - 03052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Management
- Computing
- Engineering
- Finance and Accounting
- International Relations
and International Development
- Media and Film Studies
Pre-Masters Programme
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme
- Improved student experience
- Students can change their final PG progression degree
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees options
- Over 25 new masters degrees added including MA Education MA Philosophy MA Art
History and LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own postgraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their masters degree
- The inclusion of critical reading and greater emphasis on research skills aims to equip the
students with the necessary skills to be successful at the University Also to support them to be
independent learners in order to be well prepared for the demands of a UK Masters Degree
PMP - Course Structure
PMP - Business Media and Social Sciences
- The Pre-Masterrsquos programme consists of three main pathways
- Business Management and Finance
- Film and Media
- Law International Relations and Social Science
- Students will choose one pathway prior to joining the ISC and will study the academic modules
for that pathway throughout the course
- Student will now have the option to change their ultimate progression degree however they will
not be able to change pathway
- Development of a new CareerAhead module tailored for Pre-Masters This will focus on
transferable employability skills for international students which are highly desirable for
postgraduate students
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
International Foundation Year
Why study the International Foundation Year
- Improved student experience
- Flexibility and choice is now integral to each of the courses and pathways
- Students have the flexibility to study modules of their choice that will compliment and broaden
their studies based on interests and career aims
- Students can change their pathway and final progression degree during Semester One
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees
- Over 30 degrees added including BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with
Robotics BA History and Politics
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own undergraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their degree
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Business Media and Social Sciences
- Students enrol on single IFY course and in their first semester study one of the pathways
below
- Business Management and Economics
- Film and Media
- Social Sciences Global Studies and Law
- At the end of Semester One students have the opportunity to change their ultimate progression
degree aim to any in the articulation routes from IFY Business Media and Social Sciences
- In the second semester students are able with (appropriate guidance) to change pathway by
selecting three module options from 13 available
- In order to change pathway a student must have 30 credits in their relevant field of study
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Science and Engineering
- Students enrol on single IFY course but with pathway preference and in Semester One will
study a broad introduction to Science and Mathematics from which they will have the flexibility
to choose their ultimate pathway from the four pathway options below
- Life Sciences
- Psychology
- Computing
- Engineering
- In Semester Two students will study four options in their chosen pathway
- At the end of 6 weeks during Semester One students have the opportunity to change their
pathway and ultimate progression degree aim to any of the articulation routes from the IFY in
Science and Engineering
International Foundation Year
This course aims to fully prepare you for starting
your chosen undergraduate degree at Sussex
99 of students who completed their programme
were offered a place to study on a degree course
at the University of Sussex in 2017
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
22012019 - 04052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
International Year One
Advanced one year course that is equivalent to
the first year of an undergraduate degree
99 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012019 - 03052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Management
- Computing
- Engineering
- Finance and Accounting
- International Relations
and International Development
- Media and Film Studies
Pre-Masters Programme
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme
- Improved student experience
- Students can change their final PG progression degree
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees options
- Over 25 new masters degrees added including MA Education MA Philosophy MA Art
History and LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own postgraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their masters degree
- The inclusion of critical reading and greater emphasis on research skills aims to equip the
students with the necessary skills to be successful at the University Also to support them to be
independent learners in order to be well prepared for the demands of a UK Masters Degree
PMP - Course Structure
PMP - Business Media and Social Sciences
- The Pre-Masterrsquos programme consists of three main pathways
- Business Management and Finance
- Film and Media
- Law International Relations and Social Science
- Students will choose one pathway prior to joining the ISC and will study the academic modules
for that pathway throughout the course
- Student will now have the option to change their ultimate progression degree however they will
not be able to change pathway
- Development of a new CareerAhead module tailored for Pre-Masters This will focus on
transferable employability skills for international students which are highly desirable for
postgraduate students
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Business Media and Social Sciences
- Students enrol on single IFY course and in their first semester study one of the pathways
below
- Business Management and Economics
- Film and Media
- Social Sciences Global Studies and Law
- At the end of Semester One students have the opportunity to change their ultimate progression
degree aim to any in the articulation routes from IFY Business Media and Social Sciences
- In the second semester students are able with (appropriate guidance) to change pathway by
selecting three module options from 13 available
- In order to change pathway a student must have 30 credits in their relevant field of study
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Science and Engineering
- Students enrol on single IFY course but with pathway preference and in Semester One will
study a broad introduction to Science and Mathematics from which they will have the flexibility
to choose their ultimate pathway from the four pathway options below
- Life Sciences
- Psychology
- Computing
- Engineering
- In Semester Two students will study four options in their chosen pathway
- At the end of 6 weeks during Semester One students have the opportunity to change their
pathway and ultimate progression degree aim to any of the articulation routes from the IFY in
Science and Engineering
International Foundation Year
This course aims to fully prepare you for starting
your chosen undergraduate degree at Sussex
99 of students who completed their programme
were offered a place to study on a degree course
at the University of Sussex in 2017
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
22012019 - 04052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
International Year One
Advanced one year course that is equivalent to
the first year of an undergraduate degree
99 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012019 - 03052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Management
- Computing
- Engineering
- Finance and Accounting
- International Relations
and International Development
- Media and Film Studies
Pre-Masters Programme
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme
- Improved student experience
- Students can change their final PG progression degree
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees options
- Over 25 new masters degrees added including MA Education MA Philosophy MA Art
History and LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own postgraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their masters degree
- The inclusion of critical reading and greater emphasis on research skills aims to equip the
students with the necessary skills to be successful at the University Also to support them to be
independent learners in order to be well prepared for the demands of a UK Masters Degree
PMP - Course Structure
PMP - Business Media and Social Sciences
- The Pre-Masterrsquos programme consists of three main pathways
- Business Management and Finance
- Film and Media
- Law International Relations and Social Science
- Students will choose one pathway prior to joining the ISC and will study the academic modules
for that pathway throughout the course
- Student will now have the option to change their ultimate progression degree however they will
not be able to change pathway
- Development of a new CareerAhead module tailored for Pre-Masters This will focus on
transferable employability skills for international students which are highly desirable for
postgraduate students
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
IFY - Course Structure
IFY - Science and Engineering
- Students enrol on single IFY course but with pathway preference and in Semester One will
study a broad introduction to Science and Mathematics from which they will have the flexibility
to choose their ultimate pathway from the four pathway options below
- Life Sciences
- Psychology
- Computing
- Engineering
- In Semester Two students will study four options in their chosen pathway
- At the end of 6 weeks during Semester One students have the opportunity to change their
pathway and ultimate progression degree aim to any of the articulation routes from the IFY in
Science and Engineering
International Foundation Year
This course aims to fully prepare you for starting
your chosen undergraduate degree at Sussex
99 of students who completed their programme
were offered a place to study on a degree course
at the University of Sussex in 2017
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
22012019 - 04052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
International Year One
Advanced one year course that is equivalent to
the first year of an undergraduate degree
99 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012019 - 03052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Management
- Computing
- Engineering
- Finance and Accounting
- International Relations
and International Development
- Media and Film Studies
Pre-Masters Programme
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme
- Improved student experience
- Students can change their final PG progression degree
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees options
- Over 25 new masters degrees added including MA Education MA Philosophy MA Art
History and LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own postgraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their masters degree
- The inclusion of critical reading and greater emphasis on research skills aims to equip the
students with the necessary skills to be successful at the University Also to support them to be
independent learners in order to be well prepared for the demands of a UK Masters Degree
PMP - Course Structure
PMP - Business Media and Social Sciences
- The Pre-Masterrsquos programme consists of three main pathways
- Business Management and Finance
- Film and Media
- Law International Relations and Social Science
- Students will choose one pathway prior to joining the ISC and will study the academic modules
for that pathway throughout the course
- Student will now have the option to change their ultimate progression degree however they will
not be able to change pathway
- Development of a new CareerAhead module tailored for Pre-Masters This will focus on
transferable employability skills for international students which are highly desirable for
postgraduate students
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
International Foundation Year
This course aims to fully prepare you for starting
your chosen undergraduate degree at Sussex
99 of students who completed their programme
were offered a place to study on a degree course
at the University of Sussex in 2017
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
22012019 - 04052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
International Year One
Advanced one year course that is equivalent to
the first year of an undergraduate degree
99 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012019 - 03052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Management
- Computing
- Engineering
- Finance and Accounting
- International Relations
and International Development
- Media and Film Studies
Pre-Masters Programme
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme
- Improved student experience
- Students can change their final PG progression degree
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees options
- Over 25 new masters degrees added including MA Education MA Philosophy MA Art
History and LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own postgraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their masters degree
- The inclusion of critical reading and greater emphasis on research skills aims to equip the
students with the necessary skills to be successful at the University Also to support them to be
independent learners in order to be well prepared for the demands of a UK Masters Degree
PMP - Course Structure
PMP - Business Media and Social Sciences
- The Pre-Masterrsquos programme consists of three main pathways
- Business Management and Finance
- Film and Media
- Law International Relations and Social Science
- Students will choose one pathway prior to joining the ISC and will study the academic modules
for that pathway throughout the course
- Student will now have the option to change their ultimate progression degree however they will
not be able to change pathway
- Development of a new CareerAhead module tailored for Pre-Masters This will focus on
transferable employability skills for international students which are highly desirable for
postgraduate students
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
International Year One
Advanced one year course that is equivalent to
the first year of an undergraduate degree
99 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January
LENGTH
Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012019 - 03052019
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Management
- Computing
- Engineering
- Finance and Accounting
- International Relations
and International Development
- Media and Film Studies
Pre-Masters Programme
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme
- Improved student experience
- Students can change their final PG progression degree
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees options
- Over 25 new masters degrees added including MA Education MA Philosophy MA Art
History and LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own postgraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their masters degree
- The inclusion of critical reading and greater emphasis on research skills aims to equip the
students with the necessary skills to be successful at the University Also to support them to be
independent learners in order to be well prepared for the demands of a UK Masters Degree
PMP - Course Structure
PMP - Business Media and Social Sciences
- The Pre-Masterrsquos programme consists of three main pathways
- Business Management and Finance
- Film and Media
- Law International Relations and Social Science
- Students will choose one pathway prior to joining the ISC and will study the academic modules
for that pathway throughout the course
- Student will now have the option to change their ultimate progression degree however they will
not be able to change pathway
- Development of a new CareerAhead module tailored for Pre-Masters This will focus on
transferable employability skills for international students which are highly desirable for
postgraduate students
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
Pre-Masters Programme
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme
- Improved student experience
- Students can change their final PG progression degree
- Students will have access to wider choice of progression degrees options
- Over 25 new masters degrees added including MA Education MA Philosophy MA Art
History and LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
- This model is aligned to the Universityrsquos own postgraduate degree where students choose
electives and personalise the structure of content of their masters degree
- The inclusion of critical reading and greater emphasis on research skills aims to equip the
students with the necessary skills to be successful at the University Also to support them to be
independent learners in order to be well prepared for the demands of a UK Masters Degree
PMP - Course Structure
PMP - Business Media and Social Sciences
- The Pre-Masterrsquos programme consists of three main pathways
- Business Management and Finance
- Film and Media
- Law International Relations and Social Science
- Students will choose one pathway prior to joining the ISC and will study the academic modules
for that pathway throughout the course
- Student will now have the option to change their ultimate progression degree however they will
not be able to change pathway
- Development of a new CareerAhead module tailored for Pre-Masters This will focus on
transferable employability skills for international students which are highly desirable for
postgraduate students
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
PMP - Course Structure
PMP - Business Media and Social Sciences
- The Pre-Masterrsquos programme consists of three main pathways
- Business Management and Finance
- Film and Media
- Law International Relations and Social Science
- Students will choose one pathway prior to joining the ISC and will study the academic modules
for that pathway throughout the course
- Student will now have the option to change their ultimate progression degree however they will
not be able to change pathway
- Development of a new CareerAhead module tailored for Pre-Masters This will focus on
transferable employability skills for international students which are highly desirable for
postgraduate students
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
Pre-Masters Programme
Direct path to postgraduate study for international
students
97 of students who completed their
programme were offered a place to study on a
degree course at the University of Sussex in 2016
COURSE FACTS
ENTRY DATES
September or January or May
LENGTH
One or Two semesters
SEPTEMBER 2018 START
Semester One
10092018 - 14122018
Semester Two
21012018 - 03052018
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE
- Business Media and Social
Sciences
- Science and Engineering
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
Entry level requirements Criteria IFY IY1 PMP
Nationality Available to international students non-UK and non-EU
Age Students should be at least
17 when they start
Students should be at least 18
when they start
Students are usually at least 20 years
old
English Language IELTS 50 overall (min 50 in
writing)
IELTS 55 overall (min 55 in
writing)
2 semester IELTS 55 (with a
minimum of 55 in all components)
1 semester IELTS 60 (with a
minimum of 60 in writing and 55 in all
other components)
English Language
+ lsquoLanguage Liftrsquo
programme
50 overall (min 45 in
writing)
55 overall (min 50 in writing)
60 overall (min 55 in each band)
Academic
qualifications
Good High school graduation
grades or equivalent
Good high school graduation
grades or equivalent plus up to
one year of further study
Recognised first degree (Visit link for
country specific qualifications
httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirementspre-masters)
- For IFY Science and Engineering pathway Physics is no longer required for Engineering or
Computing for entry into IFY from all countries
- Maths is no longer specified entry requirement for life sciences psychology and computing
however is required for Engineering This is relevant for all countries
Visit httpiscsussexacukentry-
requirements for country specific
information
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
Progression support
Supporting students with their academic studies and meeting their welfare needs is key to our high progression rates
bull Weekly review of attendance for all students
bull Mid-semester reports for all students with formative feedback
bull Early identification of students at risk of non-progression students at risk will then receive individual input from academic Progression advisers in addition to Progression Support Action Plans
bull One to one support to identify alternative programmes for students who do not make the progression grades for each semester
bull Opportunity to attend University lectures and seminars
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
Student support
MENTISC
A mentoring programme set up by a group of students from the ISC enabling students to pair up with students
from different countries to practice their English and make new friends
BUDDY SCHEME
Opportunity for international students to buddy with a third year University of Sussex student scheme is
organised by Studentsrsquo Union
httpswwwfacebookcomsussexbuddy
LANGUAGE CAFEacute
The Language Cafe was set up in 2013 by the University of Sussexs Students Union to facilitate informal peer-to-peer language exchange for students by giving them the opportunity to learn or practise a language in a sociable
setting
httpwwwsussexlanguagecafecouk
USEFUL LINKS
Website
Facebook Instagram
CourseFinder
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
What our students say
ldquoI like the teaching style here It
is quite different from Japan
where the teachers are very
focused on what they know At
the ISC teachers hand down
their knowledge but we also
share our point of view and
discuss it The classes are more
interactiverdquo
Natsumi from Japan
International Year One in International
Relations and international
development
ldquoSince coming to the ISC I have
changed a lot I have become
more independent My teachers
are really supportive For
example my English teacher
Karen asks us to email her when
we have questions or requests
She always takes the time to
answer and explain anything we
didnrsquot understand
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year in
Business Management and Finance
ldquoWhen I graduate I want to be
successful so that I can go back
home and play my own part in
developing the country Things
arenrsquot going so well for us back
home but the coming generation
will be able to change that Even
if everyone is not going to do it I
at least want to be able to be
that changerdquo
Webster from Nigeria
International Foundation Year in
Engineering and Mathematics
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award recognising and rewarding
undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic results at the International Study
Centre
The Sussex Excellence Scholarship is worth pound3000 in year one of a three or four year
undergraduate degree
pound1000 cash award and pound2000 rent reduction or cash reward depending on if you are living in University-managed accommodation or not
For more details visit the website here
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are also a number of postgraduate
scholarships which may apply to current Pre-
Masters course students who plan to progress to
a postgraduate degree at the University of
Sussex in September 2018
For more details visit the website here
Scholarship opportunities
