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International Agents’ Conference 2013

International Agents’ Conference 2013. Welcome to the University of Sussex. International Agents’ Conference . G enuine Partnership Deliver excellent customer service to our students To understand your needs as an agent Communicating the strengths of the University of Sussex

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International Agents’ Conference 2013

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  1. International Agents’ Conference 2013 Welcome to the University of Sussex

  2. International Agents’ Conference • Genuine Partnership • Deliver excellent customer service to our students • To understand your needs as an agent • Communicating the strengths of the University of Sussex • To get to know us!

  3. Agents’ questionnaire

  4. International Agents’ Conference • Presentations from academic members of staff • Student led sessions • Accommodation and student support • Practical & interactive sessions • Understanding what makes the University of Sussex different

  5. About US • Founded in 1961 • “Sussex” - the county • 13,000 students, including 3,000 from outside the UK • Broad interdisciplinary approach to study and research • Campus university at the city of Brighton

  6. Academic areas • Business, Management and Economics • Education and Social Work • English • Media, Film and Music • Global Studies • History, Art History and Philosophy • Law, Politics and Sociology • Engineering and Design • Informatics • Life Sciences • Mathematical and Physical Sciences • Psychology • Medical School • Institute of Development Studies

  7. League table rankings • Research Assessment Exercise 2008 • Over 90% of Sussex research is categorised as world-leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised. • 18 subjects rank in the top 20: American Studies (1st), Politics (2nd), Art History (3rd), International Relations (7th), Media and Film (8th), Psychology (12th), Engineering (14th), Law (16th). • THE World University Rankings, 2012-13 • 110th in world, 13th in UK, 34th in Europe • The TimesGood University Guide (2013) – 18th • UK top 10: American Studies (8th); Anatomy & Physiology (Neuroscience) (6th), • Anthropology (9th); Communication & Media Studies (10th); History of Art (4th); Philosophy • (10th); Physics (5th); Psychology (6th); Social Work (4th); and Sociology (8th) • The IndependentComplete University Guide(2013) - 21st • 16th in UK for student satisfaction • Top 10 for American Studies, Anthropology, Communication and Media Studies, Drama, • Dance & Cinematics, History of Art, Italian, Physics & Astronomy, Psychology, Social Work • The Which? University Guide (2012) - 14th in the UK for student satisfaction • 82% for satisfaction with areas such as quality of teaching and facilities,

  8. Nobel Prize winners Professor Harold Kroto Nobel Prize for Chemistry Professor Anthony Leggett Nobel Prize for Physics Professor John Cornforth Nobel Prize for Chemistry

  9. Notable alumni Thabo Mbeki Former President, Republic of South Africa FetusMogae Former President, Republic of Botswana Noel Tata MD Tata International and Chairman Tata retail (Trent) (Economics) Helen Boaden Director BBC News (English)

  10. International profile • A quarter of Sussex students are international • They come from over 120 countries Highest numbers from: China, USA, India, Greece, Germany, France. • Academic staff come from over 50 countries • International partnerships with leading universities inc.TISS, Peking, Gothenburg, UCLA • International dimension to courses • Study abroad opportunities

  11. Campus location • One hour from Central London by train • 9 minutes by train from the centre of Brighton • 30 mins from Gatwick Airport / 90 mins Heathrow Airport • Safe and attractive campus

  12. Campus

  13. Campus • Post Office, Banks • Bookshop • Supermarket • Launderette • Health Centre • Dentist • Library • Careers service • 24hr IT clusters • Student support services • Student Union

  14. Accommodation • Approximately 4,400 study bedrooms on campus and in Brighton • Self-catering, internet point and telephone • First year guaranteed • Weekly rent: £83 - £132 for a single room (2012/13) • Housing Office and Residential Advisers • Private-sector accommodation in city • New Northfield residence providing 950 en-suite rooms

  15. Academic Library Computing (some 24-hours; free access to email and internet) ► Language Institute Advising Academic Advisor Student Advisors Students’ Union Advice Centre ► International & Study Abroad Office ► Country-specific advisors The world of work ► Careers and Employability Centre Well-being Health Centre Psychological & Counselling Worship Support services

  16. Sussex Plus • Adding value from the moment students join Sussex • Enriching skill, experience & evidence • Workshop & activities programme • Documenting this in an attractive webfolio attested by the University • Volunteering • Student mentoring • Work-shadowing • Student committees & campaigns • Student Media • Community projects

  17. Finances • Fees (2013) • Undergraduate Degrees: • Humanities/Social Studies: £13,000 • Science/practical subjects: £16,200 • Medicine £24,860 • Postgraduate Degrees • £13,000 - £17,000 • Living expenses (2012/13) • ± £820 - £1,175 per month • Part-time job opportunities on campus and in Brighton

  18. Bridge to Sussex - Pre-sessional Courses

  19. Bridge to Sussex - International Foundation Year • Pathways • Business, Management and Economics • Computing and Mathematics • Engineering and Physics* • Law, International Relations and Social Studies • Life Sciences and Psychology* • Media and Communications • Two term ELP IELTS 3.5 One term ELP 4.0 • IELTS 5.0 • £12,765 or higher Science fee* £13,950

  20. Bridge to Sussex - International Year One • Pathways • Business and Management* • Computing • International relations and development • Media and film studies • IELTS 5.5 • £13,590 except Business* £14,700

  21. Bridge to Sussex - Pre-Masters • Pathways • Computing • International Relations and Development • Law • Management and Finance • Media, Journalism and Film • IELTS 5.5 or 6.0 • £13,740 for 3 terms • £9,160 for two terms

  22. Brighton, the UK’s most exciting seaside city • Cosmopolitan culture • Large student population • England’s largest arts festival in May (Brighton Festival) • Beach, cafes, bars, artists quarter • Healthy, friendly and fun • On the sunny south coast • Voted the UK’s happiest place to live • Ranked 3rd safest university city in England and Wales

  23. Brighton & Hove • ‘…the Regency city of Brighton and Hove easily justifies the nickname London-on-Sea. The resort is fashionable, busy and arty, with a bohemian edge that runs the capital a close second for entertainment, eating and shopping’ • 01.05.13 London Evening Standard

  24. Enjoy your time with us! Thank you • www.sussex.ac.uk

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