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Download your pre-arrival information (, 944kB) This document provides key information and contact details to help you before, during and after your arrival at the ISC.

A direct path to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees

The International Study Centre (ISC) offers a pathway to the University of Sussex for international students who require specialist preparation before moving onto their University degree.

ISC courses combine academic modules, study skills and English Language training for postgraduate or undergraduate study:

International Foundation Year

Who is the course for?
International students who have completed high school but who do not yet meet all the University's entry requirements for degree-level study.

Pre-Masters

Who is the course for?
International students with academic qualifications that do not match Sussex's postgraduate degree entrance requirements.

What does the course deliver?
The best possible preparation for an undergraduate degree at Sussex.

When does the course start?
September 2009 or January 2010

Which undergraduate degrees does it lead to?
Assured progression to a wide choice of subjects including: Biology, Business and management, Chemistry, Computing, Ecology, Economics, Engineering, Finance, International relations, Law, Mathematics, Media, Molecular medicine, Neuroscience, Pre-Medical, and Physics. See full list.

What does the course deliver?
The skills and confidence to succeed in your taught Masters studies.

When does the course start?
September 2009 or January 2010 (depending on IELTS level)

Which Masters degrees does it lead to?
Assured progression to one of eight postgraduate MSc degrees in subjects including Entrepreneurship, International finance, International management, Knowledge management, Risk management, and Technology and innovation management. See full list.

How do I apply? Application is fast and easy - contact a Student Adviser for guidance.

Benefits of being a student at the ISC

Live and study on the beautiful University of Sussex campus
Teaching by specialists in university preparation
Excellent record of students progressing to their chosen degree programmes
Genuinely diverse international community (current ISC students from 30 countries)
Highest levels of personal academic monitoring and support

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Why choose the University of Sussex?

The University has an outstanding worldwide academic reputation, with Times Higher Education Supplement rankings of 20th in the UK, 46th in Europe and 130th in the world in 2008.

Research-led expertise
Teaching by experts
A world-class campus
The great seaside city of Brighton & Hove
Easy access to London

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