I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U DY C E N T R E

PROSPECTUS
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Contents
Make your future at Sussex 2

Research that makes a difference 4

Teaching that counts 6

Brighton, a city that excites 8

Campus life that inspires 10

Support that matters 12

Accommodation that feels like home 14

Your International Study Centre 16

International Foundation Year 20

International Year One 28

Pre-Masters 36

English language courses 44

Prepare for your future career 46

How to apply 48

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Make
your future at
Sussex

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The opportunity to learn at Sussex gives you the opportunity to change

the world. Since our foundation in 1961, we’ve been at the forefront
of change – we’ve pushed for development and demanded more,
creating a better future for individuals and communities
around the world.

Our location has a unique combination of tranquility

and energy. We are surrounded by a national park, so you can
explore the beautiful hills and woodlands whenever you want to.
At the same time we are only nine minutes by train from Brighton,
a vibrant seaside city famous for its pier, beach, shops
and thriving art and music scenes.

At Sussex, we believe that research is the pathway to progress.

Our research is internationally recognised for drawing together leading
academics from different disciplines – an approach that delivers
the most powerful and meaningful results.

Our teachers and professors deliver courses that inspire students,

help them develop skills that make their education count, and give
them the confidence to make their mark in their chosen field.
Teaching at Sussex is underpinned by original research, so you’ll
be at the forefront of knowledge in your subject.

Each year Sussex welcomes almost 5,000 international students

from more than a hundred countries, including China, India and Nigeria.
The result is a genuinely multicultural campus that helps you see the world,
and your future, in a new way.

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Research
that makes a
difference

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RESEARCH EXCELLENCE E XC E L L E N T FA C I L I T I E S
Sussex is a leading research university. In the most Sussex supports research quality with
recent Research Excellence Framework, the national state-of-the-art facilities. On-campus research
assessment of the quality of university research centres include the Genome Damage and Stability
in the UK, 75 per cent of our research activity Centre, the Sussex Centre for Migration Research
was considered ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally and the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science.
excellent’ in its originality, significance and rigour.
The Keep, which is a short walk from the Sussex
campus, is a new historical resource centre,
I N T E R N AT I O N A L R E C O G N I T I O N home to the Mass Observation Archive and
Research at Sussex is internationally recognised Special Collections.
for drawing together leading academics from
different disciplines – an approach that delivers
J U N I O R R E S E A R C H A S S O C I AT E S
the most powerful and meaningful results.
If you are an undergraduate student interested
Many of our research projects are led by the in pursuing an academic career after graduation,
foremost academics in their field. No matter the Junior Research Associate scheme will give
what your chosen subject is, you’ll come into you the opportunity to gain an insight into what it’s
contact with academic staff working at the like to work as a researcher. As a Junior Research
cutting-edge of research. Associate you will work alongside some of the
university’s leading researchers in areas ranging
from literature to quantum physics.

More information
sussex.ac.uk/research

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Teaching
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A W A R D -W I N N I N G M O D E R N FA C I L I T I E S MORE THAN A DEGREE

TEACHERS We continually invest in teaching Our teaching doesn’t just stop
At Sussex you will learn from some spaces that give you the freedom at helping you succeed in your
of the best university teachers and to think creatively, push boundaries degree – we also teach you how
researchers in the UK, who work and challenge yourself: to succeed in your chosen career.
at the forefront of their fields. Teaching at Sussex enables you
You don’t need to take our word –– the newly renovated to develop key life and career
for it, our statistics speak for Attenborough Centre for skills, such as the ability to identify
themselves: the Creative Arts offers a important questions and solve
modern, flexible environment complex problems that global
–– three Nobel Prize winners and for exhibitions, performance, employers look for in outstanding
one prestigious Crafoord Prize teaching and research. graduate job candidates.
winner have taught at Sussex The Centre has a state-of-the-
art flexible auditorium with
–– 14 Fellows of the Royal Society, up to 350 seats, gallery
16 Academicians of the Social and display areas, rehearsal
Sciences, nine Fellows of the studios, breakout spaces
Academy of Medical Sciences, and a new café
and 12 Fellows of the British
Academy currently teach here –– the £30 million Jubilee Building
features a 500-seat lecture
–– six of our teachers have been theatre, seminar rooms,
recognised for their outstanding cluster rooms, social spaces
efforts by receiving HE Academy and a café
National Teaching Fellowship
Scheme awards. –– the £10 million Fulton building
offers two 160-seat lecture
theatres, modern teaching
spaces across three floors,
as well as a flexible social
and meeting space.

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Brighton,
a city that excites

C R E AT I V E A N D V I B R A N T L I V E LY L A N E S
The University of Sussex is just nine minutes The Lanes are home to countless
by train from Brighton, one of the UK’s independent cafés, restaurants and shops,
most vibrant cities. The city is famous for selling everything from unique jewellery and
its beautiful seafront, unique shops and modern art to musical instruments and quirky
markets, and thriving music and art scenes. antiques. You will be spoilt for choice when it
Each year, millions of inquisitive tourists and comes to eating out – try traditional afternoon
open-minded individuals visit this inspirational tea at the Blackbird Tea Rooms, delicious
city to experience its friendly and creative Italian ice-cream at Boho Gelato or bangers
atmosphere. and mash in a traditional British pub.

SEASIDE ESCAPE FA M O U S F E S T I VA L S
Brighton’s pebble beach is perfect for meeting Creativity is celebrated in Brighton throughout
up with friends for fish and chips, or simply the year with colourful art, comedy, music,
enjoying fresh air and sunshine. You can also film and food festivals. Each May the city
go for a walk along the promenade or have comes alive with music, theatre, dance,
a go at water sports, such as stand-up paddle circus, art, film and literature performances
boarding. The pier, dating back to 1823, as part of the Brighton Festival – the biggest
is full of charm with its colourful fairground arts festival in England.
rides, games arcades and food stalls.
BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE
R O YA L T R E A S U R E S Brighton is surrounded by the South Downs
The Royal Pavilion is a top visitor attraction, National Park. This means that you’ll have
and an instantly recognisable symbol of the opportunity to enjoy stunning views
Brighton. The original building was transformed and go for peaceful walks. If you’re feeling
in the 1820s by George IV, to become the adventurous, you can also try hiking,
exotic Indian palace we see today. You can mountain biking or even paragliding.
go on a tour of the Pavilion to discover its
flamboyant interiors, with gilded dragons,
carved palmed trees and imitation bamboo
staircases.

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Campus life that inspires

P E R F E C T LO C AT I O N RELAX AND SOCIALISE

Our campus benefits from a unique location Our Students’ Union arranges fun student
– we’re surrounded by beautiful and peaceful events and activities throughout the year.
countryside, yet we’re nine minutes by train Choose from comedy and quizzes to gigs,
from the lively city of Brighton. If you want live music and student-led DJ nights.
to explore the rest of the UK, central London
is within an hour of Brighton and Gatwick CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Airport is just 30 minutes away by train.
Joining a society is a great way to make
friends. At Sussex we have over 180 societies,
EVERYTHING YOU NEED 30 sports clubs and hundreds of volunteering
If you don’t like leaving the campus, opportunities. From filmmaking, video gaming
at Sussex you won’t have to. You’ll find and break-dancing to Ultimate Frisbee
everything you need to live and study and Quidditch, this is your chance to
comfortably here, from modern classrooms try something completely new.
and labs to cozy coffee shops, bars and
restaurants. There’s also a supermarket, SPORTS AND FITNESS
launderette, bank, bookshop, dentist,
pharmacy, health centre and a whole Sussexsport provides a wide-ranging sports
range of sports and fitness facilities. programme. You can play tennis, squash
and badminton or drop-in for a yoga,
dance, pilates, trapeze, circuit training
DELICIOUS FOOD or an aerobics class. Our facilities include
We have great-tasting food at Sussex. You can two sports halls, fitness rooms, dance studio,
start your day with delicious coffee or chai tea squash courts, tennis courts and soccer,
latte at the Arts Piazza. Later on, head over rugby and cricket pitches.
to the Jubilee café or the Library café for a
nutritious lunch. Eat Central serves food from
around the world, making it the ideal dinner
choice. If you’re looking for tasty vegetarian
food, of course we have that too, at the
Dhaba café.

More information
sussex.ac.uk/study/life-at-sussex/campus
sussexstudent.com

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Support that matters

HERE TO HELP PLACES OF WORSHIP

We know that living and studying away Sussex supports students from a range
from home can be challenging at times, of different cultures and backgrounds.
which is why our student support staff at the The Meeting House is the on-campus
International Study Centre are here to help. chaplaincy that hosts services for a range
Whether you need advice about your course of faiths and religions, including the Jewish
or you simply need to talk, we’ll be on hand community. There’s also a Muslim Student
to support you so that you can enjoy your Centre and Muslim prayer facility.
Sussex student experience to the full.
STUDENT INSURANCE
SUPPORT NETWORK While studying in the UK you will need
The University of Sussex has excellent support to have personal insurance. Study Care
services, such as the Student Life Centre is an insurance policy that covers you for
where you can get advice and guidance loss of personal possessions. It also gives you
on issues such as accommodation, fees, health and medical insurance for the duration
disabilities, mental health and learning needs. of your studies at the ISC. You can find out
Friendly and experienced support staff also more by visiting sussex.ac.uk/isc
run groups and workshops to help you with
university life. DISABLED ACCESS
Sussex welcomes students of all abilities.
H E A LT H S E R V I C E S We have dedicated services and specialist
There’s also a dentist, pharmacy and a health staff who can provide information on a range
centre on campus, if you ever feel ill or need of disabilities. Most of our academic buildings
help with a health issue. You’ll also have are accessible by wheelchair and you’ll find
access to a drop-in centre in central Brighton disabled parking, tactile paving and handrails
where you can get medical treatment. around the campus.

More information
sussex.ac.uk/counselling
sussex.ac.uk/equalities

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“The Student Life Centre is a lively, positive place.

We offer advice if you have personal concerns, or just
want a chat about how things are going.”
Katy Viflic, Information Co-ordinator
Student Life Centre, University of Sussex

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Accommodation
that feels like home

WELCOME HOME
Living in student accommodation is the best
way to experience student life at Sussex.
You’ll make friends from around the world,
have fun and learn to live independently
within a supportive student community.

G E T C O M F O R TA B L E
We know that living away from home
is a big step and that at first everything
will seem new. Sussex provides
accommodation for more than 5,000
students, so we know the best ways
to help you get used to your surroundings.
When you arrive you’ll be able to take part
in many activities that will help you settle
in and meet other students.

OPTIONS TO SUIT YOU

All university accommodation is allocated
based on availability. For up-to-date
information on your options, please visit
the ISC website.

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“The ISC took care of my accommodation,

which really helped me settle in.”
Nitin from Singapore
International Year One in Business and Management

ON-CAMPUS OFF-CAMPUS
You’ll find a range of accommodation We also have accommodation available
options that meet your needs and in residential areas of Brighton, within
preferences, including self-contained flats, easy reach of the campus.
single-person units, five-bedroom houses and
single study bedrooms with shared facilities. P R I VAT E A C C O M M O D AT I O N
On-campus accommodation benefits from: Brighton is a friendly city with a range
–– a great location. You’ll live just a 10-minute of private accommodation available.
walk away from the ISC, academic buildings If you want to rent privately, visit the ISC
and campus facilities such as shops and website to help you research your options.
restaurants

–– modern rooms furnished with a bed,

desk and chair, bookshelf and a wardrobe.
All rooms also have access to a shower,
telephone and broadband access

–– fully equipped, shared kitchens where

you can cook your own food. Cooking is
a great way to learn new skills and make
new friends.

More information
isc.sussex.ac.uk/accommodation

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Succeed
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career, and in
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The International Study Centre

will develop your confidence,
boost your English language skills
and give you the academic knowledge
you need to succeed at Sussex,
and beyond.

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Your International
Study Centre

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97 % of International Study Centre students

who completed their course were offered a place on a
degree course at the University of Sussex, in 2016.

TA K E T H E F I R S T S T E P S TAY O N T R A C K
Courses at the International Study Centre Our tutors are experts in teaching ambitious
(ISC) will prepare you for studying an international students like you. We will review
undergraduate or postgraduate degree your progress on an ongoing basis to ensure
at the University at Sussex. that you are developing to the best of your
ability. We will tailor our support to match
Choose from: your individual needs, encourage you to reach
–– International Foundation Year: prepares you your goals and help you make your future.
to start the first year of an undergraduate
degree
BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE
–– International Year One: prepares you to You will learn in a supportive environment
join the second year of an undergraduate that offers small class sizes and individual
degree tutor attention. We will develop your
–– Pre-Masters: prepares you to start confidence and introduce you to university-
a postgraduate degree. style assessment and teaching, so that you
know exactly what to expect when you start
your degree. You will take part in seminars,
SETTLE IN tutorials and lectures, learn how to give
We are committed to helping you have an effective presentations and take part
unforgettable experience at Sussex. Our in classroom discussions.
friendly staff at the ISC will be on hand to
provide support and advice, and we’ll organise FOCUS ON YOUR CAREER
a range of exciting activities to help you get
used to living in the UK. You will also have full We know that you may already be thinking
access to university facilities, so you can get about your future career, which is why
involved with campus life from day one. we have integrated a new careers service
into our academic courses at the ISC.
We will guide you towards making the right
choices and give you the tools you need
to stand out in the competitive graduate
job market. For more information, please
turn to page 46.

More information
sussex.ac.uk/isc

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‘‘Since coming to the ISC I have changed a lot.

I have become more independent – I left my parents
for the first time. My teachers are really supportive.
My English teacher always takes the time to answer
and explain anything we don’t understand.”
Natasha from Hong Kong
International Foundation Year
in Business, Management and Economics

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International
Foundation Year

GENERAL ENTRY W H Y I N T E R N AT I O N A L CORE MODULES ALL

REQUIREMENTS F O U N D AT I O N Y E A R STUDENTS STUDY
ACADEMIC This course aims to fully prepare ACADEMIC ENGLISH
Good high-school graduation you for starting your chosen SKILLS
grades or equivalent undergraduate degree at Sussex, These modules aim to develop
ENGLISH LANGUAGE so that you can go on to achieve your English communication and
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent with a success at university, in your study skills, including how to take
minimum of 5.0 in writing career and in the world. notes and write essays in English,
give presentations confidently,
AGE
CHOOSE YOUR answer follow-up questions and
17 years of age, or older
SUBJECT ROUTE contribute to class discussions.

C O U R S E FA C T S –– Business, Management
and Economics ACADEMIC AND
E N T R Y D AT E S E M P L O YA B I L I T Y S K I L L S
September or January –– Computing
This module aims to teach you
LENGTH –– Engineering and Mathematics the study skills, subject-related
Two semesters –– Law, International Relations skills and abilities that will
STRUCTURE and Sociology prepare you for further study
Three subject modules per –– Life Sciences and Psychology in your chosen field, or future
semester, plus English and Skills employment.
–– Media and Communications
for University Study and Academic
and Employability Skills YOUR ASSESSMENT
W H AT YO U W I L L L E A R N
We will assess your progress
You will study a combination of regularly to ensure you are on
core and subject-specific modules track to complete your course
that focus on teaching you the successfully, so that you can go
English language, study skills, on to study your chosen degree
employability and academic at Sussex. You’ll participate in
areas most relevant to your exams, seminar discussions, group
chosen degree at Sussex. projects, presentations and essays
as part of your overall assessment.

More information
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BUSINESS, MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

MANAGEMENT CORE MODULES Accounting and Finance
AND ECONOMICS –– English and Skills for University Business and Management
You will learn the importance Study 1 and 2 Studies
of managing finance to business –– Academic and Employability Economics
success and survival, and acquire Skills for Business,
a range of business skills, Economics and Finance
Management and Economics
including decision-making Economics and International
–– Business Finance
and problem solving. Development
–– Business Organisations
You will develop an understanding Economics and International
and the Law
of organisations and their ability Relations
to meet society’s needs and –– Business Strategy
Economics and Management
wants. In addition, you will learn –– Core Mathematics Studies
how to generate enterprising –– Principles of Economics 1
and creative solutions to Economics and Politics
business problems and issues. –– Principles of Economics 2 Finance
You will gain an introduction International Business
to the principles, concepts and Marketing and Management
models of micro-economic and
macroeconomic analysis. You will
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have the opportunity to apply this
Accounting and Finance,
knowledge and learn further skills
Business and Management
relating to data analysis and
Studies, International Business,
evaluation of economic issues.
Finance and Marketing and
You will also develop core Management progression degrees
mathematical skills that will be can be studied with a professional
relevant to the undergraduate placement that lasts 1 year.
degree you plan to study at This means it would take 4 years
Sussex. to complete these degrees.

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COMPUTING MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

You will develop an understanding CORE MODULES Computer Science
of database applications and the –– English and Skills for University Computer Science
main principles involved in solving Study 1 and 2 and Artificial Intelligence
problems using relational –– Academic and Employability Computing for Business
databases. Skills for Computing and Management
You will develop an understanding –– Database Design and Computing for Digital Media
of the organisation of computer Development
systems and hardware, and Games and Multimedia
–– Introduction to Computer Environments (GAME)
receive an introduction to
Science
programming, ensuring that
you are well-prepared for going –– Introduction to Programming GOOD TO KNOW
on to study an undergraduate –– Website Design and Computer Science and Computing
degree in the area of computing. Development progression degrees can be
You will learn about the Hypertext studied with an industrial
Mark-up Language (HTML), which OPTIONAL MODULES placement that lasts 1 year.
is used in the creation and display –– Business Finance
of pages on the World Wide Web,
–– Business Organisations
and receive an introduction to
and the Law
website design and functionality.
–– Business Strategy
As part of this course you will be
able to study optional modules –– Core Mathematics
that will extend your knowledge –– Pure Mathematics 1
of business and mathematics. –– Pure Mathematics 2

More information
For up-to-date lists of all
International Foundation Year
progression degrees, please
visit isc.sussex.ac.uk

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ENGINEERING AND MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

M AT H E M AT I C S CORE MODULES Astrophysics
You will develop an understanding –– English and Skills for University Automotive Engineering
of mechanics and mathematics, Study 1 and 2
Computer Engineering
so that you are prepared for –– Academic and Employability
developing mathematical Electrical and Electronic
Skills for Engineering and
applications in engineering, Engineering
Mathematics
computer science and informatics Mathematics
–– Mechanics 1
as part of your undergraduate Mathematics with Economics
degree at Sussex. –– Mechanics 2
Mathematics with Physics
You will also expand your –– Physics 1
knowledge of physics and learn Mechanical Engineering
–– Physics 2
about atomic physics, materials, Physics
–– Pure Mathematics 1
heat and gases and oscillations Physics with Astrophysics
and waves. –– Pure Mathematics 2
Theoretical Physics
In addition, you will learn the
basics of pure mathematics
GOOD TO KNOW
as well as its application and
Astrophysics, Automotive
relevance to your undergraduate
Engineering, and Mechanical
degree.
Engineering degrees can be
studied as a BEng (3 year
degree) or MEng (4 year degree).
MEng degrees are the quickest
way to become a chartered
engineer once you graduate.
Maths and physics degrees
can also be studied as 3 or
4 year degrees.
All Engineering progression
degrees can be studied with
an industrial placement year.

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PROGRESSION DEGREES
Anthropology (can also be studied
with a Language, Cultural Studies,
History or International
Development)
Criminology
Criminology and Sociology
Economics (can also be studied
with International Development,
International Relations,
Management Studies and Politics)
Geography (can also be studied
with Anthropology, International
L A W, I N T E R N A T I O N A L MODULES Development, International
R E L AT I O N S A N D CORE MODULES Relations or with a Language)
S O C I O LO G Y –– English and Skills for University History (can also be studied with
You will gain an understanding Study 1 and 2 Film Studies and Sociology)
of the English legal system and –– Academic and Employability International Development
the issues relating to business Skills for Law, International International Development with
law within the UK and the EU. Relations and Sociology a Language
If you choose the Economics –– Business Law International Relations (can also
route, you will gain an introduction
–– English Legal System be studied with International
to the principles, concepts and
Development and Sociology)
models of micro-economic and Economics route modules
macroeconomic analysis. You will Law (can also be studied with
–– Core Mathematics Business and Management,
also develop core mathematical
skills that will be relevant to the –– Economics 1 International Relations and Politics)
undergraduate degree you plan –– Economics 2 Politics (can also be studied with
to study at Sussex. International Relations, Philosophy
Sociology route modules
If you choose the Sociology route, and Sociology)
–– Crime and Deviance
you will learn about sociological Sociology (can also be studied
theory and methodology in relation –– Globalisation with Cultural Studies, International
to crime and deviance in society, –– Research Methods Development and Media Studies)
and in relation to globalisation.
As part of this course you will OPTIONAL MODULES GOOD TO KNOW
also learn about effective research Choose two: Most International Relations
methods, and you will be able –– International Relations 1 and Sociology degrees have the
to study optional modules that BA (Hons) award. Law degrees
–– International Relations 2
will extend your knowledge of have the LLB (Hons) award.
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LIFE SCIENCES MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

A N D P S YC H O LO G Y CORE MODULES Biochemistry
You will learn the basics of –– English and Skills for University Biology
cell biology, and develop your Study 1 and 2
Biomedical Science
understanding of the organisation –– Cell Biology
and integration of physiological Chemistry
–– Physiology
processes in animals. In addition, Ecology, Conservation
you develop pure mathematics –– Pure Mathematics 1 and Environment
skills that will be relevant to the Genetics
Life Sciences route modules
undergraduate degree you plan
–– Academic and Employability Medical Neuroscience
to study at Sussex.
Skills for Life Sciences
If you choose the Life Sciences Neuroscience
–– Chemistry 1
route, you will have the opportunity Neuroscience with Cognitive
to further develop your knowledge –– Chemistry 2 Science
and understanding of biology –– Further Studies in Biology Psychology
and chemistry. and Chemistry
Psychology with Business
If you choose the Psychology route, and Management
Psychology route modules
you will be introduced to a range
–– Academic and Employability Psychology with Clinical
of psychological approaches and
Skills for Psychology Approaches
key principles of designing
psychological research. –– Crime and Deviance Psychology with Cognitive Science
As part of the Psychology route, –– Psychology 1 Psychology with Criminology
you will be able to study optional –– Psychology 2 (optional) Psychology with Economics
modules that will extend your –– Pure Mathematics 2 (optional) Psychology with Neuroscience
knowledge of mathematics
Zoology
and crime and deviance.

GOOD TO KNOW
The Biochemistry progression
degree can be studied with an
industrial placement that lasts
1 year. Psychology can be studied
with a professional placement
year. This means it would take
4 years to complete these
degrees, instead of 3 years.
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MEDIA AND MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

C O M M U N I C AT I O N S CORE MODULES Film Studies
You will receive an introduction –– English and Skills for University Media and Communications
to media and film studies, mass Study 1 and 2
Media and Cultural Studies
media and marketing. You will –– Academic and Employability
draw on a range of textual Media Practice
Skills for Media and
examples to explore how films Communications Sociology
are constructed, categorised Sociology and Cultural Studies
–– Crime and Deviance
and shaped by the film industry
and received by the audience. –– Globalisation Sociology and International
Development
You will explore some of the –– Introduction to Film Studies
key approaches to critiquing, Sociology and Media Studies
–– Introduction to Mass Media
analysing, debating and discussing Sociology with a Language
–– Media and Marketing in Practice
mass media. In addition, you will
learn how advertising is produced –– Research Methods
GOOD TO KNOW
and encoded with meaning for Progression degrees listed have
a targeted audience. the Bachelor of Arts – BA (Hons)
You will learn about sociological award. This type of degree focuses
theory and methodology in relation more on arts subjects than a
to crime and deviance in society, as BSc (Hons) degree.
well as in relation to globalisation.
You will also learn about effective
research methods and further
develop your practical skills by
producing a contextual piece
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‘‘I’ve always wanted to start my own business

and therefore decided that this degree would
help me reach my goal.”
Vaishnavi from India
International Year One in Business and Management.
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International
Year One

GENERAL ENTRY W H Y I N T E R N AT I O N A L CORE MODULES ALL

REQUIREMENTS YEAR ONE STUDENTS STUDY
ACADEMIC This course is equivalent to the ACADEMIC ENGLISH
Good high-school graduation first year of an undergraduate SKILLS
grades or equivalent, plus one degree. Its aim is to fully prepare These modules aim to develop
year of further study you for joining the second year of your English communication and
ENGLISH LANGUAGE your chosen undergraduate study skills, including how to take
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent with degree, so that you can go on to notes and write essays in English,
a minimum of 5.5 in writing achieve success at Sussex, in your give presentations confidently,
career and in the world. answer follow-up questions and
AGE
contribute to class discussions.
17 years of age, or older
CHOOSE YOUR
SUBJECT ROUTE ACADEMIC AND
C O U R S E FA C T S
–– Business and Management E M P L O YA B I L I T Y S K I L L S
E N T R Y D AT E S This module aims to teach you
September or January –– Computing
the study skills, subject-related
LENGTH –– Electrical and Electronic skills and abilities that will
Two semesters Engineering prepare you for further study
STRUCTURE –– Finance and Accounting in your chosen field, or future
Three subject modules per –– International Relations and employment.
semester, plus English and Skills International Development
for University Study and Academic –– Media and Film Studies YOUR ASSESSMENT
and Employability Skills We will assess your progress
W H AT YO U W I L L L E A R N regularly to ensure you are
on track to complete your course
You will study a combination of successfully, so that you can go
core and subject-specific modules on to study your chosen degree
that focus on teaching you the at Sussex. You’ll participate in
English language, study skills, exams, seminar discussions, group
employability and academic areas projects, presentations and essays
most relevant to your chosen as part of your overall assessment.
degree at Sussex.

More information
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BUSINESS AND MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

MANAGEMENT CORE MODULES Business and Management
You will receive an introduction –– English and Skills for University Studies
to financial and management Study 1 and 2 International Business
accounting, and learn about –– Academic and Employability Marketing and Management
profitability at different levels Skills for Business and
of production and investment Management
appraisal techniques. GOOD TO KNOW
–– Business Law Progression degrees listed have
You will explore the relationship
–– Introduction to Accounting the Bachelor of Science – BSc
between stakeholders and
organisations and how ethics, –– Introduction to Business (Hons) award. This type of degree
innovation, globalisation and Management focuses more on maths or science
economic and social trends subjects than a BA (Hons). These
–– Introduction to Economics
affect the business environment. progression degrees can all be
–– Introduction to Marketing studied with a Professional
You will learn the basic concepts –– Organisational Behaviour Placement Year.
and terminology of economic
theory, and how these are used
to explain and analyse business
situations. You will also learn how
to gather, interpret and present
economic data effectively.
You will learn the fundamental
concepts and principles of
marketing, investigate market
research techniques and how
consumer behaviour influences
marketing strategies.
You will also investigate
organisational behaviour models
and how they can be applied
effectively to improve business
performance.

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COMPUTING MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

You will learn about basic data CORE MODULES Computer Science
structures and algorithms that –– English and Skills for University Computer Science and Artificial
underpin computer science such Study 1 and 2 Intelligence
as arrays, linked lists, stacks, –– Academic and Employability Computing for Business
queues, trees, hash tables and Skills for Computing and Management
graphs. You will also learn the
–– Algorithmic Thinking Computing for Digital Media
techniques for developing
algorithms to solve problems. –– Data Structures with Java Games and Multimedia
You will also be introduced to –– Fundamentals of Computer Environments (GAME)
the techniques to implement the Systems
three fundamental abstractions –– Further Programming GOOD TO KNOW
of a computing system: memory, –– Introduction to Programming Progression degrees listed have
processors and communication the Bachelor of Science –
links. –– Maths for Computing
BSc (Hons) award.
In addition to exploring Object- –– Multimedia Computing Computing progression degrees
Oriented programming with the can be studied with an industrial
Java language, you will investigate placement that lasts 1 year.
Encapsulation, Polymorphism,
and Inheritance in Java.
You will learn how to program with
HTML5, CSS2, CSS3, JavaScript
and the JavaScript Media API
to deliver high-quality textual,
graphical, audio and video
content for the World Wide Web.

More information
For up-to-date lists of all
International Year One
progression degrees, please
visit isc.sussex.ac.uk

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ELECTRICAL AND MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

ELECTRONIC CORE MODULES Electrical and Electronic
ENGINEERING –– English and Skills for University Engineering
You will gain a theoretical Study 1 and 2
understanding of the analysis and –– Academic and Employability GOOD TO KNOW
design of basic electronic circuits Skills for Electrical and Progression degree listed has the
for engineering applications and Electronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering – BEng
learn about electric and magnetic (Hons) award. This degree can
–– Devices and Prototyping
fields, electric and magnetic be studied with an Industrial
materials, electro-magnetic –– Electrical Engineering:
Placement Year.
induction, 3-phase AC systems Electromechanics
and electric motors. –– Electronic Circuits and Devices
You will learn the mathematical –– Engineering Mathematics A:
knowledge and skills required Pure Mathematics
to apply the rules of differential –– Engineering Mathematics B:
and integral calculus to one or Applied Mathematics
more variables and to vector
and complex numerical situations –– Programming
within engineering. You will also
learn how to manipulate complex
algebra, including matrices,
in engineering applications.
You will receive an introduction
to the process of design in an
engineering context, from brief
to final tested product. In addition,
you will also learn the basics of
programming in MATLAB and C.

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FINANCE AND MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

ACCOUNTING CORE MODULES Accounting and Finance
You will gain a broad understanding –– English and Skills for University Finance
of the business environment, Study 1 and 2
Finance and Business
enabling you to analyse issues –– Academic and Employability
of organisation and management Skills for Finance and
in a contemporary setting. Accounting GOOD TO KNOW
You will learn the fundamentals Progression degrees listed have
–– Academic and Employability the Bachelor of Science – BSc
of financial accounting, from Skills: Quantitative Methods
recording transactions to (Hons) award.
–– Business Management Accounting and Finance and
producing and interpreting financial
and Economics Finance can also be studied with
statements. You will also look
at the different needs of users of –– Introduction to Financial a professional placement year.
accounting information and how the Accounting
regulatory frameworks standardize –– Introduction to Management
accounting information. Accounting
You will learn how management –– Introduction to Mathematics
accounting differs from financial for Finance and Accounting
accounting and develop an –– Principles of Finance
awareness of important
concepts and techniques. –– Theory of Investments

You will also explore concepts

relating to financing and
investment decision-making and
learn about the common types
of investments.
In addition, you will learn the
key mathematical methods and
techniques used in accounting
and finance.

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

R E L AT I O N S A N D CORE MODULES International Development
I N T E R N AT I O N A L –– English and Skills for University International Relations
D E V E LO P M E N T Study 1 and 2
International Relations
You will explore the concepts that –– Academic and Employability and Development
form the basis of international Skills for International Relations
relations theory and learn about and International Development
the historical development of the GOOD TO KNOW
–– Colonialism and its Legacy Progression degrees listed have
global system. In addition, you will
learn about the life and work of –– Development Issues the Bachelor of Arts – BA (Hons)
some of the seminal thinkers in award.
–– Development of the Modern
the field. International System
You will study colonialism and –– Global Affairs
its legacy, covering the topics of –– Introduction to International
slavery, oppression, imperialism, Relations
development and under
development, and post-colonial –– Key Thinkers in Development
theory.
You will also learn about the
dynamics at play in global
politics and the issues that
inform international political
economy and global affairs.
As part of this course you will
also explore the defining historical
occurrences that have shaped the
modern international system.
You will learn about communism,
the League of Nations, WW2,
Cold War and post-Cold War
periods, the re-emergence of
China and decolonisation.

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MEDIA AND FILM MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

STUDIES CORE MODULES Film Studies
You will explore the critical issues –– English and Skills for University Media and Communications
associated with the study of film Study 1 and 2
Media and Cultural Studies
and learn how to analyse the –– Academic and Employability
language of film, mise-en-scène, Media Practice
Skills for Media and Film
cinematography, editing and Studies
sound. GOOD TO KNOW
–– Analysing Media Texts
You will learn the key funding Progression degrees listed have
–– Cultural Studies the Bachelor of Arts – BA (Hons)
models of television and explore
how television creates and defines –– Introduction to Film award.
our culture through representation –– Media Industries: Critical
of class, race and gender Debates
stereotypes. –– Media Practice: Digital Video
You will study the key concepts –– Media Practice: Photography
underpinning ideology and and Sound
representations in the media,
and the key role and influence
of media in society.
You will also develop an awareness
of visual media and how meaning
and emotion is conveyed through
the moving image. In addition,
you will learn about the narrative
forming potential of photography
and sound by producing your own
creative project.

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‘‘The ISC enables me to study with many different

nationalities, which is very interesting. If I had to describe
the teaching here compared to my country, I would say
that here it is more interactive and varied.”
Muzi from South Africa
Pre-Masters in Management and Finance

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Pre-Masters

GENERAL ENTRY WHY PRE–MASTERS CORE MODULES ALL

REQUIREMENTS This advanced course aims STUDENTS STUDY
ACADEMIC to fully prepare you for studying ACADEMIC ENGLISH
Recognised degree in related field a postgraduate degree, so that SKILLS
or honours degree in any subject you can go on to achieve success These modules aim to develop
ENGLISH LANGUAGE at Sussex, in your professional your English communication and
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent with career and in the world. study skills, including how to take
a minimum of 5.5 in all skills notes and write essays in English,
CHOOSE YOUR give presentations confidently,
AGE
SUBJECT ROUTE answer follow-up questions and
21 years of age, or older
contribute to class discussions.
–– Computing
C O U R S E FA C T S –– International Relations and
ACADEMIC AND
International Development
E N T R Y D AT E S E M P L O YA B I L I T Y S K I L L S
September, January or May –– Law This module aims to teach you
LENGTH –– Management and Finance the study skills, subject-related
One or two semesters –– Media, Journalism and skills and abilities that will prepare
Film Studies you for further study in your
STRUCTURE
chosen field, or future
Two semester course:
employment.
two subject modules per semester, W H AT YO U W I L L L E A R N
plus English and Skills for
You will study a combination of YOUR ASSESSMENT
University Study and Academic
core and subject-specific modules
and Employability Skills We will assess your progress
that focus on teaching you the
English language, study skills, regularly to ensure you are on
One semester course:
employability and academic areas track to complete your course
three subject modules, plus
most relevant to your chosen successfully, so that you can go
English and Skills for University
degree at Sussex. on to study your chosen degree
Study and Research Skills
at Sussex. You’ll participate in
exams, seminar discussions, group
projects, presentations and essays
as part of your overall assessment.

More information
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COMPUTING MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

You will receive an intensive CORE MODULES Computing with Digital Media
introduction to Object-Oriented –– English and Skills for University Information Technology with
Programming using Java, and Study 1 and 2 Business and Management
learn about objects, classes, –– Academic and Employability Intelligent and Adaptive Systems
polymorphism, inheritance Skills for Management and
and encapsulation. Management of Information
Finance (two semester
Technology
You will also explore database course only)
systems from the point of view –– Business Environment
of the database designer, user, (two semester course only) GOOD TO KNOW
and application programmer. Progression degrees listed have
–– Database Design and the Master of Science – MSc
You will develop a clear E-Commerce
understanding of what a modern award.
–– Introduction to Programming
day business environment
comprises of, how different –– Organisational Behaviour
actors and institutions act and and Operations Management
react in a globalised world. –– Research Skills for Computing
In addition, you will learn the
broad concepts of organisational
structure, leadership, culture,
groups and teams, and
recruitment.
As part of this course you will
also develop your research skills,
and learn how to put them into
practice.

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

R E L AT I O N S A N D CORE MODULES Anthropology
I N T E R N AT I O N A L –– English and Skills for University Anthropology of Development
D E V E LO P M E N T Study 1 and 2 and Social Transformation
You will develop an understanding –– Academic and Employability Conflict, Security and Development
of the nature of international Skills for International Relations
development and related Environment, Development
and International Development
terminologies. You will explore and Policy
(two semester course only)
the current issues in international Geopolitics and Grand Strategy
–– Actors and Institutions in
development, focusing on Global Governance
International Development
low-income countries.
–– Contemporary Issues in Global Political Economy
In addition, you will study the
Development (two semester International Relations
key issues and challenges facing
course only) International Security
the contemporary international
system, such as co-existence –– Issues in International Relations Social Anthropology of the
and interaction of multiple –– Research Skills for International Global Economy
societies. The concepts of Relations and International Social Development
power and influence will also Development
be discussed as a central theme. –– Theories of International
GOOD TO KNOW
You will be introduced to the major Relations
Progression degrees listed have
theoretical approaches, such as
the Master of Arts – MA award.
political realism and liberalism,
This type of degree focuses more
that have been developed in the
on arts subjects than a MSc
field of international relations.
degree.
As part of this course you will
also develop your research skills,
and learn how to put them into
practice.

More information
For up-to-date lists of all
Pre-Masters progression degrees,
please visit isc.sussex.ac.uk

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LAW MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

You will learn the basic principles CORE MODULES Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
of legal methods, legal argument –– English and Skills for University Information Technology and
and concepts, with a focus on Study 1 and 2 Intellectual Property Law
encouraging you to develop –– Academic and Employability International Commercial Law
your skills in legal argument. Skills for Law (two semester
International Criminal Law
You will receive a complete course only)
introduction to the main issues, International Financial Law
–– Introduction to Comparative Law
methodologies and institutions International Human Rights Law
–– Introduction to English Law and
in both comparative law and International Law
Legal System
international law, ensuring you are
fully prepared for studying a law –– Introduction to International Law International Trade Law
postgraduate degree at Sussex. –– Introduction to Law Studies Law
You will also have the opportunity (two semester course only)
to explore the various institutions, –– Research Skills for Law GOOD TO KNOW
procedures, methodology and Progression degrees listed have
traditions of the English law the Master of Laws – LLM award.
and legal system.
As part of this course you will also
develop your research skills, and
learn how to put them into
practice.

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MANAGEMENT MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

AND FINANCE CORE MODULES Banking and Finance
You will develop an understanding –– English and Skills for University Corporate and Financial Risk
of what a modern day business Study 1 and 2 Management
environment comprises of, how –– Academic and Employability Global Supply Chain and Logistics
different actors and institutions Skills for Management and Management
act and react in a globalised world. Finance (two semester course
Human Resource Management
You will be introduced to the only)
concepts of organisational International Accounting and
–– Business Environment
structure, leadership, culture, Corporate Governance
(two semester course only)
recruitment, groups and teams. International Business Economics
–– Business Management
In addition, you will explore the International Finance and
key concepts and issues behind –– Finance, Investment and
Economics
organisational strategy. Quantitative Methods
International Management
You will also study the theories –– Research Skills for Management
relating to financing and and Finance International Marketing
investment decision-making. –– Strategy Management
You will also learn about the Management and
importance of mathematical Entrepreneurship
techniques in the decision-making
Management and Finance
processes for managers and the
need for effective presentation Management of Information
of statistical data. Technology
As part of this course you will Project Management
also develop your research skills, Strategic Innovation Management
and learn how to put them into
practice. GOOD TO KNOW
Progression degrees listed have
the Master of Science – MSc
award.

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MEDIA, JOURNALISM MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES

AND FILM STUDIES CORE MODULES Digital Documentary
You will be introduced to the –– English and Skills for University Digital Media
basics of narrative theory and Study 1 and 2
Film Studies
storytelling for screen-based –– Academic and Employability
media. In addition, you will Filmmaking
Skills for Media, Journalism
produce your own creative project and Film Studies (two semester Gender and Media
and learn how to use photography course only) International Journalism
and sound in storytelling.
–– Approaches to Media and Journalism and Documentary
You will explore the study of media Film Studies Practice
texts, technologies and audiences
–– Media Critical Practice Journalism and Media Studies
and their contribution to social life.
You will also consider the role and –– Media Stories Media and Cultural Studies
influence of the media in society. –– Media Technology in Context Media Practice for Development
You will develop a critical (two semester course only) and Social Change
awareness of the role of
technology in the media landscape OPTIONAL MODULES GOOD TO KNOW
and learn how to evaluate and –– Research Project (Practice) Progression degrees listed have
analyse the impact and role for Media, Journalism and Film the Master of Arts – MA award.
of media technology in political
–– Research Skills for Media,
and social contexts.
Journalism and Film Studies
As part of this course you will (Theory)
also develop your research skills,
and learn how to put them into
practice.

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English language
courses

IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH ENGLISH FOR LANGUAGE LIFT

If you do not meet the English PRE-MASTERS (EPM) This six-week course is designed
language requirements to study This one or two-semester course for students who need to raise
the International Foundation is designed for students who want the level of their written English.
Year, International Year One, to study a Pre-Masters course. This course starts at the same
or Pre-Masters, you can improve This course is taken before you time as your academic course,
your level of English by studying start your academic studies at and runs concurrently with
an English language course taught the ISC. your studies.
at the International Study Centre
(ISC). ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
If you have IELTS 5.0 (with 5.0 in International Foundation Year
ENGLISH LANGUAGE all skills) or equivalent you need You need to have IELTS 5.0 overall
P R E PA R A T I O N ( E L P ) to study one semester of EPM. with 4.5 in writing.
This one or two-semester course is If you have IELTS 4.5 (with 4.5 in
all skills) or equivalent you need to International Year One
designed for students who want to You need to have IELTS 5.5 overall
study the International Foundation study two semesters of EPM.
with 5.0 in writing.
Year or the International Year One
course. The ELP course is taken Pre-Masters (one semester course)
before you start your academic You need to have IELTS 6.0 overall
studies at the ISC. with 5.5 in writing.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
International Foundation Year
If you have IELTS 4.0 (with 4.0 in
all skills) or equivalent, you need
to study one semester of ELP.
If you have IELTS 3.5 (with 3.5 in
all skills) or equivalent, you need
to study two semesters of ELP.

International Year One

If you have IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
you need to study one semester
of ELP. If you have IELTS 4.5 or
equivalent, you need to study
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Prepare
for your future
career

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SKILLS FOR SUCCESS HOW IT WORKS We will also work with you in the
At the International Study Centre S TA G E 1 : B E F O R E YO U classroom, small groups and on
(ISC) we care about your academic A R R I V E A T T H E I S C an individual basis, to build your
success and helping you fulfil You will complete a skills personal career development plan
your career ambitions once you assessment questionnaire, – a unique set of assignments that
graduate. With your future career similar to the one used by are relevant to your chosen career.
in mind, we have integrated a new graduate employers. This will help
careers service into our academic you think about any skills you S TA G E 3 : A F T E R YO U
courses at the ISC. already have, such as planning PROGRESS TO YOUR
and organising. The results will DEGREE
The service is designed to give you form the basis of your personal During your degree studies at
a head start in today’s competitive career development plan. Sussex you will complete the
graduate employment market by assignments set out in your
helping you become a confident, S TA G E 2 : AT T H E I S C personal career development plan.
highly skilled and extremely As part of your course at the This will ensure that you graduate
employable graduate. We will ISC you will get an opportunity not only with a globally recognised
guide you towards making the right to develop key employability degree, but also with the right
choices and using your time at skills, such as leadership and skills to secure a fantastic job
Sussex productively to maximise organisation, that can easily in your chosen future career.
your chances of success in the be transferred to a professional
competitive job market. working environment.

You will develop the skills to write

a CV and a personal statement
that will make you stand out from
the crowd, and you will be able
to improve your presentation
and interview skills too.

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