Academic Schools at the University of Sussex 14/15. Martin Hookham

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1 at the University of Sussex 14/15 Martin Hookham

2 Contents 0.1 Sussex Choice Questions 0.2 Overview of our Schools and Departments 0.3 Schools Fair

3 Media Film and Music Departments Media, Film Music International students: 288 Main markets: China, USA, Russia wide range of taught courses and research degrees that allow plentiful opportunities for cross-disciplinary exchange ranked 7 th in the UK in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework a vibrant international postgraduate culture with approximately 50 research students working alongside faculty every year state of the art facilities including: digital media laboratories; dedicated newsroom, tv and radio studios, digital media labs, music mac lab, electronic music studio, recital and practice rooms and a dedicated School resource centre and library links to the thriving cultural, creative and media scene in Brighton

4 Psychology Departments Psychology International students: 139 Main markets: China, USA, Norway ranked 10 th in the UK in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework and 79 th in the World in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings post graduate supervision offered across a wide range of areas encompassed by four research groups: Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience; Cognitive Psychology; Developmental and Clinical Psychology; Social and Applied Psychology excellent facilities with newly refurbished office and laboratory space strong collaborative links with the School of Life Sciences, the School of Education and Social Work and the Department of Informatics as well as Brighton and Sussex Medical School

5 Engineering and Informatics Departments Engineering & Design, Informatics International students: 230 Main markets: China, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia Well-equipped research laboratories along with teaching laboratories dedicated to Masters-level courses 10million being invested in the new Computing, Robotics, Electronics and Mechatronics Centre (CREaM) that will allow students to learn about advancements in robotics and autonomous systems, working with the latest technologies behind innovations such as autopilots, drones, space robotics and driverless cars. Strong industry links that are used to benefit masters level students and Phd research projects and to enhance the employment prospsects of our students

6 English Departments English, Sussex Centre for Language Studies International students: 45 Main markets: USA, Canada, Australia English Language, Drama and Linguistics at Sussex is ranked 9 th in the UK in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework and in the top 100 in the 2015 QS World University rankings by subject The School is home to a number of leading research centres including the: Centre for Early Modern Studies; Centre for Creative and Critical Thought; Centre for Modernist Studies; Centre for Visual Fields; and the Centre for the Study of Sexual Dissidence A large faculty of active, enthusiastic and dynamic researchers who are committed to teaching and the intellectual development of our students

7 Business, Management and Economics Departments Business & Management, Economics, SPRU, Summer School International students: 863 Main markets: China, Malaysia, Pakistan 88% of graduates in work or further study six months after graduation (HESA 2013). The School s placements team nominated for a National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) award. Cutting-edge research addressing real-world issues, pressing global policy agendas and business practices. Alumni include co-founder and CEO of SOHO China, Zhang Xin, Finance Minister for Poland Mateusz Szczurek, and Shamshad Akhtar, Executive Secretary of the United Nations and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. Accreditation from internationally recognised bodies including ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPS and CILT.

8 Global Studies Departments Anthropology, Geography, International Development, International Relations International students: 129 Main markets: China, Japan, USA In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF): Geography is ranked 1st in the UK for the proportion of its research impact that is outstanding. Anthropology is ranked 4th= in the UK for research impact and 7th= overall. International Relations is ranked in the top 10 UK Politics and International Studies departments and in the top 3 dedicated UK International Relations departments. Development Studies at Sussex has been ranked 1st in the world in the QS World Universities Rankings by Subject 2015.

9 Law, Politics & Sociology Departments Law, Politics and Sociology International students: 359 Main markets: Canada, Chinese, Nigeria The School offers a range of extra-curricular activities, for example legal competitions, internships and trips abroad enabling students to develop specific skills essential in employment. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework Politics is ranked in top five UK institutions for research output, in Law 64% of the research is rated as world leading or internationally excellent and for Sociology 100% of the research case studies are assessed as having outstanding or very considerable impacts in terms of their reach and significance 90% of LPS graduates were in work or further study six months after graduation (HESA 2013/14).

10 Mathematical and Physical Sciences Departments Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy International students: 44 Main markets: China, USA, Malaysia wide range of taught courses and research degrees that allow plentiful opportunities for cross-disciplinary exchange ranked 7 th in the UK in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework a vibrant international postgraduate culture with approximately 50 research students working alongside faculty every year state of the art facilities including: digital media laboratories; dedicated newsroom, tv and radio studios, digital media labs, music mac lab, electronic music studio, recital and practice rooms and a dedicated School resource centre and library links to the thriving cultural, creative and media scene in Brighton

11 Life Sciences Areas biology, ecology, neuroscience, biochemistry, biomedical science, chemistry, genetics and zoology. International students: 92 Main markets: USA, China, Malaysia Our Biological Sciences research is ranked in the top 10 in the UK (REF 2014) and our lecturers are world-class researchers who bring their expertise to all our teaching. The School is home to a number of leading research centres including the Genome Damage and Stability Centre, the Centre for Computational Neuroscience and Robotics and Sussex Neuroscience

12 History, Art and Philosophy Departments History, Art History, Philosophy and American Studies International students: 41 Main markets: USA, China, South Korea In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), History is ranked 1st in the UK for the quality of its research outputs and 15 th overall. American Studies contributed to the rankings of History and those of English (ranked 9 th in the UK). American Studies at Sussex is ranked 4th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2016 and 5th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide Our graduates are exceptionally employable: six months after graduation, 85% of American Studies graduates, 90% of Art History graduates and 95% of History and Philosophy graduates are in work or further study (DHLE Survey 2013).

13 Education and Social Work Departments Education and Social Work International students: 8 Main markets: China, Singapore, Australia The success of our School is reflected in our impressive rankings: Social Work at Sussex is ranked 1 st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2015, and within the top 10 in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015 Our lecturers are known for the quality of their world-leading research on issues in education, childhood, youth, social work and social care, which they draw upon to inform their teaching. In the Research Excellence Framework (2014), 98 per cent of our Social Work research, and 97 per cent of our Education research was rated as being recognised internationally or higher Many of our courses incorporate placement opportunities with local employers (statutory and non-statutory social welfare agencies, schools, colleges and academies), and our graduates look forward to very good employment prospects: 89% in work or further study six months after graduation (DHLE 2013)

14 Brighton and Sussex Medical School Collaboration International students: maximum of 9 Main markets: all over the world! Approximately 135 students each year for BM BS degree course. Students spend their first two years primarily on the universities' campuses at Falmer focus shifts to the associated teaching hospitals and community settings in Brighton and the surrounding area with purpose-built teaching facilities in all areas. Curriculum emphasises early clinical involvement, a broad range of experience and a firm foundation in basic science. A wide range of teaching and learning approaches as appropriate for the particular circumstances; we are not committed to a single method of delivery. Feedback from the National Student Survey has demonstrated an exceptionally high level of student satisfaction, with BSMS students consistently returning overall satisfaction rates above 95%.

15 New Courses for 2015 & 16 School Course title Start date BMEc MSc Human Resources Management September 2015 MPS BSc Mathematics with Finance September 2015 BMEc MSc Development Finance September 2016 BMEc MSc International Business Economics September 2016 BSMS MSc Clinical Education September 2016 ESW BA (Hons) Education (formerly MTeach) September 2016 ESW BA (Hons) Well-Being and Social Care September 2016 Global MArts Geography September 2016 Global MSci Geography September 2016 Global and HAHP BA (Hons) Anthropology and Philosophy September 2016 Global and MFM BA (Hons) Anthropology and Media Practice September 2016 Life Sciences Master of Pharmacy September 2016 Life Sciences MSc in Global Biodiversity Conservation September 2016 Life Sciences MRes Animal Behaviour September 2016 Life Sciences MRes Conservation Biology September 2016 Life Sciences MRes Evolutionary Biology September 2016 LPS LLB Law with Climate Change September 2016 LPS LLB Law with Criminology September 2016 LPS LLB Law with Media September 2016 LPS MA Criminology September 2016 MFM BA Filmmaking September 2016 MFM BA (Hons) Journalism and English/ English Language/ International Development/ Politics September 2016 MFM MA Cultural Diplomacy September 2016 MFM MA Cultural Policy and Politics September 2016 MFM MA Cultural and Creative Industries September 2016 MPS MSc Data Science September 2016

16 Thank you!