Commitment to teachingBecause graduate education works best when teaching excellence combines with first-rate research, we’ve developed strong links between our research and our taught programmes

Top locationOur stunning green campus is eight minutes from the lively seaside city of Brighton & Hove by train and only an hour from London. Transport links are excellent, with both London Gatwick and London Heathrow Airports within easy reach

Superb learning resourcesWe have an excellent library,an extensive computer network, specialist laboratories, media facilities and music rooms to support you whatever your subject

An international universityWith students from over 120 countries and flourishing international academic links, we offer a global perspective to your postgraduate study. Our financial awards schemes also demonstrate our commitmentto attracting high-quality students worldwide

A great place to beOur students voted us the ‘Best Place to Be’ in a survey of 91 universities. Our learning support and expert lecturers, our safe and multicultural campus, and our all-round friendliness were all highly rated

International Student Barometer,conducted by i-Graduate,autumn 2007

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World leadingTop 25 in UKTop 50 in EuropeTop 150 in the world

The Times Higher Education Supplement – World University Rankings 2007

Research excellenceWe are a leading research university – every one of our subject areas is rated as having research of national orinternational excellence

Higher Education FundingCouncil 2001 ResearchAssessment Exercise (RAE)

Investing in researchWe are committed to our reputation as a leading research university and have already invested £20 million over recent years and have plans for a further £40 million to support new research facilities across the arts, science and social sciences

Distinguished facultyOur international reputation attracts teachers and researchers at the forefront of their fields, and we are proud to have counted Nobel Prize winners and fellows of the RoyalSociety and British Academy on our staff

Skills and career developmentOur Doctoral School and our careers and employability services provide you with excellent academic skills support and early career development

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The University’s tradition of interdisciplinarity is reflected in the organisation of graduate studies, which brings subjects together, encourages intellectual exchange across disciplines, and creates a sense of community for graduate students. The University arranges seminars, promotes conferences, welcomes well-known research visitors from overseas, fosters research clusters and circulates research papers and other publications.

We run a graduate assistantship scheme for doctoral students. Under this scheme, which provides financial support at least equal to a home/EU fee, doctoral students in many subjects have the opportunity of doing paid undergraduate teaching alongside their research work. This is particularly attractive to students who are contemplating a career in academia.

Sussex has had a strong international focus since its foundation and has academic links with every continent. The University is home to researchers and students from over 120 countries. We have a diverse student population, enriching the experience of all who study here.

The University campus is situated in beautiful parkland on the edge of Brighton and is entirely self-contained. The friendly and informal campus life is a reflection of the community at large; Brighton is a tolerant, lively and exciting place.

We are committed to our reputation as a world-leading university for graduate studies and research. In this prospectus we have tried to provide the information that will help you decide whether Sussex is the right place for you. Please do not hesitate to contact our postgraduate admissions staff if you have any further queries.

The University of Sussex is a leading research institution with strengths across a broad range

of disciplines. Many of our faculty are academics of world renown, working at the cutting edge of their disciplines. The growth in the numbers of postgraduate applications and admissions to Sussex over recent years reflects the quality and excellence of what we offer.

Welcome to SussexWhy Sussex?

Professor Michael Farthing Vice-Chancellor

Further informationStudent Recruitment Services, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RH, UK T +44 (0)1273 876787 F +44 (0)1273 876677 E pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk www.sussex.ac.uk

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Vicky’s perspective

‘As part of the international liaison team, my job is to help overseas students fulfil their ambitions to study in the UK by providing them with more information about Sussex. I travel widely with the University to places such as Japan, Taiwan and Mexico and get the opportunity to talk to students about their degree of choice, their goals for the future and other important information like accommodation and fees. Often international students are nervous and apprehensive about studying in a foreign country, so the opportunity to speak to a representative of the University is invaluable in helping them choose Sussex. ‘One of the attractions of Sussex is our large international community, which is made up of students from 120 countries. Sussex students also benefit from an extensive network of help and support, with additional language resources such as the Sussex Language Institute. ‘One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is when I get feedback from students who have gone on to study here – many of them tell me how delighted they are that they chose Sussex.’

Vicky Shaw Senior International Liaison Officer

Postgraduate Open Day 2009We aim to make this prospectus as informative as possible but it can never really give you a true feel of what life is like at Sussex. To get the real picture we would like to invite you to come and see for yourself at our Postgraduate Open Day.

You’ll get the chance to talk to the academic faculty, postgraduate students and representatives from a range of support services including accommodation, careers, computing, library and sport. There are also presentations on postgraduate study, research, funding and career opportunities.

The Open Day takes place on 28 January 2009, 11.30am – 2pm, at Bramber House, University of Sussex. For more information or to register your interest in attending this event, please go to www.sussex.ac.uk/pgstudy

Other ways to visit SussexIf you can’t make it to our Postgraduate Open Day, you are welcome to attend one of our Discover Postgraduate Study drop-in sessions. These are held each month during term time and enable you to find out more about postgraduate study and the opportunities Sussex has to offer. Please go to www.sussex.ac.uk/pgstudy to book your place.

You are also welcome to visit the University independently without any pre-arrangement. On weekdays, please go to Sussex House reception and ask for a member of our Student Recruitment Services team. They can provide you with a postgraduate visitor pack and explain how to get the most out of your visit.

If you are unable to visit us, you can get an excellent introduction to the University at www.sussex.ac.uk/USIS/campustour

You may find it helpful to visit your chosen department or meet your prospective supervisor during the application process. You will need to contact the member of staff listed in the relevant subject area (see pages 41-170) before you visit us. We always do our best to accommodate such requests.

Meeting us outside the UniversityIf you live outside the UK, you can meet our University-based advisors, who visit a number of countries each year, and our representatives who are permanently based overseas.

A list of forthcoming visits by our advisors is available at www.sussex.ac.uk/International/admissions/overseas

Contact details for our overseas representatives are available at www.sussex.ac.uk/International/agents/

Get more informationStay in touch with us by regularly checking the postgraduate section of the Sussex website at www.sussex.ac.uk/pgstudy

The section includes our e-newsletter which provides regular updates for postgraduate applicants.

If you live outside the UK, you can also find out more about Sussex by getting a copy of our international student CD. This contains a variety of information, including prospectuses, a virtual campus tour, videos and information on fees and scholarships. Request your copy by emailing pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk

Whether you’re based in the UK or overseas, there are a variety of ways to meet us and find

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‘ The research facilities at Sussex are great. Everything I need is right here.’

James Karamath, DPhil in Physics