University of Sussex
Why University of Sussex
Top 20 in the UK
Top 50 in Europe
Top 125 in the world
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013-2014
Superb location
Brighton is ranked in the
Top 10 cities in the UK for young people to live in UK Today: Best city to be young, 2013. National Student Survey (NSS) 2012
89% of Sussex students are satisfied or very satisfied with the teaching on their course,
placing us 21st in the UK for overall student satisfaction.
Employability and life skills 92% of our graduates are in work or further study www.university.which.co.uk
World-renowned academic staff we have counted among our faculty 3 Nobel Prize winners.
1 winner of the prestigious Crafoord Prize
World-renowed academic staff we have counted among our faculty
14 Fellows of the Royal Society
15 Academicians of the Social Sciences
9 Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences
12 Fellows of the British Academy
World leading research
100% of departments at Sussex have world-leading research
90% of Sussex research activity is rated as world leading, internationally excellent
or internationally recognised, confirming the University among the leading 30 research universities in the UK UK Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008
Progress to a bright future 94% of our students who completed their studies at the Sussex International Study Centre were offered a place to study on a degree course at the University of Sussex
Why study at an International Study Centre The International Study Centre offers international students, on-campus degree preparation for undergraduate and, postgraduate courses and is part of the university. The preparatory courses will provide, you with the necessary academic skills and English language, tutoring to undertake a degree at the University of Sussex. Qualifications around the world do not always match with UK qualifications and quite often to gain entry into a top rated university, students need to follow a pathway. There are several stages to a pathway. An Undergraduate Pathway is a single course which is comprised of a series of stages (Stages 1-4) of study which on successful completion results in the award of a Bachelor's Degree. A Postgraduate Pathway is a single course which is comprised of a series of stages of study (Stages 1 - 2) which on successful completion results in the award of a Master's Degree. Foundation or Stage1 - A pre degree programme for students who do not meet university entry requirements. Successful completion leads to progression to year 1 of a UK bachelor degree. The course includes both academic subjects as well as English Language. Diploma Year 1 (International Year One) - Stage 2 - Designed for students who fail to meet the entry requirements for drirect entry, but who are still capable of studying at that level. Successful completion leads to the 2nd year of a UK bachelor degree programme. The course includes both academic subjects as well as English Language. Stages 3 and 4 comprise of the 2nd and 3rd year of an honours degree. Pre Masters - is a 6 month or 9 month programme for students who have a 1st degree, but whose degrees are not equivalent to a UK degree. Generally 1 or terms additional learning is required in order to follow onto a master degree. The offer is made with a conditional of progression upon successful completion. Successful completion leads to the master degree which in the UK is normally 9 months. English Language - A pressional English Language programme is available for those who fail to meet the mnimum English Language requirements. Please note visa regulations may differ in the cae of English Language entry. International Foundation Year After Foundation
Foundation Year Academic: Bangladesh: Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 60% with passes in 4 or more subjects and minimum of 50% in relevant subjects such as Maths and Sciences International: The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) 26 points or A/AS levels - 80 UCAS points IGCSE/GCSE - 5 passes at A-B in relevant subjects English language: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent (minimum of 5.0 in writing) Equivalent grades will be recognised: TOEFL or Pearson Test of English International Year One Academic Bangladesh: Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 60% with passes in 4 or more subjects and minimum of 50% in relevant subjects such as Maths and Sciences + Completion of 1st year of degree/diploma level studies with good grades International: The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) - 29 points A/AS Levels - 160 UCAS points English Language IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (minimum of 5.5 in all components) Equivalent grades will be recognised: TOEFL or Pearson Test of English Pre Masters Academic Bangladesh: Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass) International: English language: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components) Equivalent grades will be recognised: TOEFL or Pearson Test of English Entry requirements for Masters progression degrees The following degrees require students to have studied maths and/or a numerate discipline throughout their degree studies with a Grade C or above, or have a good pass - Grade C - at Maths at AS Level or equivalent. Management and Finance MSc in International Finance MSc in Management and Finance MSc in Corporate and Financial Risk Management If you do not meet the English language requirements for direct entry to the International Foundation Year, International Year One, or Pre-Masters, the University of Sussex International Study Centre offers English Language Preparation (ELP) and English for Pre-Masters (EPM) courses. Entry requirements for ELP and EPM are outlined in the table below: Terms ELP for International Foundation Year ELP for International Year One EPM for Pre-Masters 1 term IELTS 4.0 (with 4.0 in all skills) or equivalent IELTS 5.0 or equivalent IELTS 5.0 (with 5.0 in all skills) or equivalent 2 terms IELTS 3.5 (with 3.5 in all skills) or equivalent IELTS 4.5 or equivalent IELTS 4.5 (with 4.5 in all skills) or equivalent
Term dates You can begin the two term ELP course in April or June and the one term ELP course in June or September. You can begin the one term and two term EPM course in June or September. To view your study plan options, please visit the International Foundation Year, International Year One, and Pre-Masters pages.
Note: Some pathways may not be available throughout the year.
All prices are in pounds sterling (GBP) and are for the 2015-2016 academic year. Tuition Fees* 2014/15 2015/16 International Foundation Year Business, Management and Economics; Computing and Mathematics; Law, International Relations and Social Studies; £13,665 £14,500 Engineering and Physics and Life Sciences and Psychology £14,550 £15,435 International Year One Business and Management £16,005 £16,005 Electrical Engineering £15,510 £16,500 Computing £14,550 £15,435 Media and Film Studies, and International Relations and International Development £16,005 £16,005 Pre-Masters 3 terms £14,430 £14,880 2 terms £9,620 £9,920 English Language Preparation per term £4,510 £4,767 English for Pre-Masters per term £4,855 £4,960 Accommodation (standard room) Brighthelm per week £125.60 Lewes Court per week £126.60 Park Houses per week £108.90 Park Village per week £92.00 East Slope per week £82.20 Accommodation (en-suite room) Swanborough per week £144.00 Stanmer Court per week £136.60 Lewes Court per week £139.00 Northfield per week £142.90 Supplements Airport pick-up - one-way transfer London Gatwick (LGW) £74 London Heathrow (LHR) £134 London Stansted (STN) £170 12 months cover £416 *Please note that tuition fees do not include the cost of text books, which will be approximately £50 per term. 2015/16 Tuition Fees are valid from January 1st, 2015 for programmes commencing from September 1st, 2015 and are in £ sterling, unless specified as Euros. The Enrolment Fee will be £170 for UK ISCs from January 1st, 2015.
About the ISC and Pathways
Pathway Programmes
Business, Management and Economics
Computing and Mathematics
Engineering and Physics
Law, International Relations and Social Studies
Life Sciences and Psychology
Media and Communications
International Year One
Business and Management
Computing
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
International Relations and International Development
Media and Film Studies
Pre Masters
Computing
International Relations and International Development
Law
Management and Finance
Media, Journalism and Film StudiesProgression Degrees
For a full list of progression degrees and grades, visit www.sussex.ac.uk/isc/ify
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/international-foundation-year/business-management-and-economics
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/international-foundation-year/computing-and-mathematics
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/international-foundation-year/engineering-and-physics
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/international-foundation-year/law-international-relations-social-studies
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/international-foundation-year/life-sciences-and-psychology
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/international-foundation-year/media-and-communications
After International Year One
For a full list of progression degrees and grades, visit www.sussex.ac.uk/isc/iyone
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/international-year-one/business-and-management
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/international-year-one/computing
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/international-year-one/electrical-and-electronic-engineering
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/international-year-one/international-relations-and-international-development
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/international-year-one/media-and-film-studies
After Pre Masters
For a full list of progression degrees and grades, visit www.sussex.ac.uk/isc/pmp
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/pre-masters/computing
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/pre-masters/management-and-finance
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/pre-masters/media-journalism-and-film-studies
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/pre-masters/international-relations-and-international-development
http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/pre-masters/law Entry Requirements
English Language Preparation
Dates and Prices
Foundation Sept and January
International Year one - Sept and January
Pre Masters – Sept and January
Pre-Masters International Relations
and International Development and
Pre-Masters Law only have March starts as well as January
State Dates: January, May or September
Tuition Fees
Fees
Media and Communications