University of Sussex International Study Centre

Schools and degrees

Undergraduate teaching at the University of Sussex is structured around a number of schools of study, each with several departments. Once you have completed your Foundation Year and embarked upon your degree programme, you will be registered in one of the schools, depending on your degree subject.

The University's schools

The University's schools play a key role in providing personal and academic support to help you achieve your full potential. They have a major role in your learning and teaching and, through a comprehensive support system, you will always be able to see an appropriate member of staff to discuss any difficulties you may encounter, either personal or academic.

Each school is headed by a dean, appointed to lead the school in the delivery of teaching and research and to make sure that the students are fully supported. The dean is assisted by a number of academic officers, administrators and other support staff. Students visit their schools regularly to check their mail, consult the notice boards, attend classes, see their mentors and course tutors and meet friends.

Academic advice

When you start your degree you have access to an academic advisor who can provide advice and support, including help with course selection and review of your progress, throughout your academic career.

A close academic community

Each school is a close community of teachers and students. In each, a café offers a welcoming social space for all. Students also have the opportunity to participate in joint committees (made up of staff and students) to discuss issues of local and University-wide relevance and to plan social events.

The schools at Sussex

Social Sciences and Cultural Studies

Concerned with the analysis of key issues of contemporary culture and society such as development and the environment, migration and human rights, globalisation and international relations.

Degree subjects include: Anthropology, Development Studies, Economics, Economics and Management, Geography, International Relations, Politics and Contemporary European Studies, Sociology

Science and Technology

Home to a broad and exciting range of academic interests including the use of innovative computer interfaces, nanotechnology, coding theory and engineering design.

Degree subjects include: Computer Science, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Physics

The Sussex Institute

The Sussex Institute brings together a range of disciplines and is especially concerned to equip people with the advanced knowledge and skills needed in the workplace.

Degree subjects include: Law

SPRU - Science and Technology Policy Research

SPRU is one of the largest academic centres in the world devoted to teaching and policy research in science, technology and management.

Degree subjects include: Business and Management Studies

Humanities

The School gathers together a group of related disciplines in order to study, understand and disseminate knowledge of the historical, artistic and literary manifestations of human existence.

Degree subjects include: English Literature and Language, History, Media and Film Studies, Philosophy

Life Sciences

The School encompasses a wide range of disciplines concerned with living systems, social systems, ecosystems and the fundamental molecular and cellular processes essential to life.

Degree subjects include: Biochemistry, Biology and Environmental Science, Chemistry, Psychology

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