Why university?
Discover if university is the right path for you.
Thinking about university
From helping you decide if university is for you, to tips for choosing a course – if you’re a student thinking about university, a parent or carer of someone applying, or a teacher looking for information about higher education for pupils, we’re here to guide you.
Meet us at an Open Day
June and October 2024
Our Open Days are the best way to get a taste of life at Sussex. You’ll learn more about our courses, have the opportunity to chat to current students and meet the academics you’ll be learning from.
Your path to university
Guide to undergraduate study
Learn about types of undergraduate courses and how they’re structured.
Foundation Years
If you don’t have the grades for your chosen course or you’re not sure which subject you’d like to take, consider an integrated foundation year.
Access Programme
Find out about the support we offer students from various backgrounds to help them get to university.
Chat to one of our students
Speak to our student ambassadors to learn about student life, living on campus and studying for a degree.
Choose Sussex
Choose Sussex and we won’t just provide you with an excellent education in an inclusive and vibrant community. We’ll celebrate your individuality and feed your imagination.
Help for parents, carers and teachers
Advice for parents and carers
Explore ways of supporting a student applying to university.
Advice for schools, colleges and teachers
Access our presentations, resources and higher education guides.
Virtual tour
Could there be a better place to be a student than our beautiful campus? Nestled in the South Downs National Park, we're just nine minutes from one of the UK's most iconic cities.
To get a picture of life on our campus and the excitement of being in the city of Brighton, take our virtual tour.
Ready to apply?
How to apply
See our step-by-step guide so you’re fully prepared for making your UCAS application.
Writing a personal statement
Read our tips for how to plan and structure your personal statement.
Contact us
For general queries, email study@sussex.ac.uk.
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