Why a Masters at Sussex?There are many good reasons to study a Masters degree at the University of Sussex. The University has an outstanding international reputation for research excellence and you will join a truly international community. Today Sussex has over 3,000 postgraduate students from around the world. Academic excellenceEnjoy the challenge of learning alongside other high-calibre and motivated students. Develop your initiative and ability to learn and work independently within a supportive environment of academic excellence.    Furthering your careerA Sussex Masters degree will provide you with the qualifications, experience and confidence you will need to further your career. The management and finance programmes at Sussex are directly related to the real world of business. A Sussex Masters degree is highly respected by employers. Individual attentionSussex has a tradition of small group teaching. You will have maximum opportunity to engage with the tutors on your course. The staff/student ratio is one of the best in the UK (ranked 9th in the Times Good University Guide). Personal developmentBy encouraging an independent learning approach, a Masters degree from Sussex will help you to enhance your intellectual and problem-solving skills. There will not always be right and wrong answers. You’ll be encouraged to express your own ideas and opinions. Your tutors will be there to guide your personal development. Read more about how you will learn on a Masters degree. Fulfilling your potentialIn the UK, a Masters degree lasts 12 months (compared to two years in most other countries, including the USA and Australia), with the first formal assessments four months into your programme. It will be challenging. The Pre-Masters programme is the perfect preparation for success, designed to help you to reach your potential and achieve your goals. QualificationsThe normal entry requirements for the MSc postgraduate degrees offered at Sussex are a first-class or 2.1 Honours degree, usually in a related subject, from a good university and an English language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5. If you do not meet these entry requirements, the Pre-Masters is the best way to prepare. |
Student perspective
I’ve found staff and faculty to be very approachable and outstandingly conscientious about standards in teaching and supervision. Overall, Sussex offers a very positive and supportive environment. The atmosphere is studious but relaxed. I’d recommend Sussex’s programmes to anyone who is open to a uniquely multifaceted approach." Sheridan Nye, postgraduate student |
"The Masters programmes are intense and stimulating – rewarding of hard work while still allowing time for reflection and exploration.