All full-time first year undergraduate students are guaranteed accommodation if Sussex was logged as your 'firm choice' through UCAS by the housing deadline. You’re also guaranteed housing if you’re a non-EU full-time student who has met the housing application and pre-payment deadline and is studying a Masters degree or the first year of a PhD.

Check out our advice on the Student Hub about 'Getting accommodation'.

On-campus accommodation

Off-campus accommodation

For any question relating to university-managed accommodation, on or off-campus, contact Housing Services.

Student Centre

Campus map

Campus facilities.
These include shops, cafes, bars, a market, a post office, the Student Union shop, a bank, sports facilities, a health centre (with resident dentist and pharmacy) and a launderette.
You will also find details of student study space across campus on this page, as well as details of religious services in the Meeting House and childcare facilities.

Professor Simon Thompson
Head of the School of Education and Social Work

Dr Tamsin Hinton-Smith
Head of the Department of Education
(line manager to all academic staff within the Department of Education)

Dr Reima Ana Maglajlic
Head of the Department of Social Work and Social Care
(line manager to all academic staff within the Department of Social Work and Social Care)

Ana Pereira
School Administrator
(manager of all Professional Services/support staff in the School)

Dr Rachel Burr
Senior Lecturer in Education/Social Work & Social Care + Co-Director of Student Experience

Jo Tregenza
Reader in Education and Co-Director of Student Experience
(Director roles are held by members of academic staff usually for a period of 3-4 years and are carried out in addition to their primary role)

Study space in Essex House

There are two main areas available to students to self-study in Essex House: the 'Old Foyer' in the middle of the ground floor and the Student Common Room which is located down a corridor at the far end of Essex House (past the Education administrative office). The latter has a fridge, sink and microwave.

Doctoral researchers have dedicated shared office space on the first floor some of which have fridges inside.

For information on study spaces elsewhere on campus, see 'Find a place to study on campus' on the Student Hub.

Being a Student Rep

The Student Rep scheme is run jointly by the University of Sussex and the University of Sussex Students’ Union. Student Reps primarily represent matters relating to the academic experience of their cohort and the impact of the wider student experience on academic issues. Student Reps find out about issues affecting students' studies and experience and raise them with university management and the Students’ Union - both informally and formally at committees and meetings.

Student Reps must attend core training as part of taking up their position.

Being a Student Rep gives an opportunity to learn and practice new life skills that can improve employability.

Further information is available on the Students' Union Website.

Student Centre

Seek help early from our Student Centre. You can meet someone in person feom Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5pm. You can also call from 10am to 4pm Mon-Fri [01273 075700]. Or you can submit an online enquiry.

The Student Centre can offer support with:

• settling in to university life
• guidance on university processes
• personal and cultural issues
• money worries
• wellbeing and health concerns
• accessing specialist services and resources on and off-campus

If you would prefer to speak to someone within the School, you can contact the Director of Student Experience: eswdose@sussex.ac.uk 

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International Students

The International Student Support team provides specialist advice and support to prospective and current Sussex students. They also run welcome activities and a programme of events throughout the year to enhance your learning experience.

They offer advice and support on:

• immigration and visas. The International Student Advisers offer a confidential specialist advice service, where we can answer your immigration questions and guide you through the process of applying for your visa
• issues related to living in the UK
• preparing to arrive at Sussex. We welcome you to Sussex and in September we run a bookable coach service from Heathrow airport to the campus

See also 'Support for international students'.

See also our International page which provides information and guidance on things like research, scholarships and English language support.

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Funding options

See our Undergraduate scholarships page for how you could receive financial support of up to £5,000 in your first year. Scholarships are available for UK, EU and international students.

See also advice on hardship funding and emergency loans from the Student Life Centre.

See also advice on career support and part-time jobs. You can see a Careers and Employability Adviser during your course and for up to three years after you graduate. Advisers help you to plan your career, develop your skills and experience and give you advice on how to enter certain sectors and professions.

See also advice on student budgeting, which includes details about travelcards enabling cheaper travel, how and where to purchase second-hand books, downloading free software and which companies offer student discounts.

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Health and wellbeing

The University of Sussex cares about its students and provides help and advice on how to protect your health and wellbeing during your time with us. Visit our health and wellbeing web pages for guidance on staying well, eating well, sexual health, good mental and emotional health, alcohol, drugs and smoking, etc.

See also our wellbeing reading list and a list of apps and podcasts on the wellbeing books, apps, podcasts and other internet tools page.

See also this helpful presentation by Amanda Griffiths, Head of Wellbeing, Therapeutic & Residential Life Services, who is based in the Health Centre for key contacts and services for those suffering with mental distress of any kind.

As a student at the University of Sussex you are automatically a member of the Sussex Students' Union. Independent from the University, the Union is made up of undergraduates, postgraduates, mature students, parents, international students, elected Students' Union officers, volunteers and staff. They are also sports team members, Student Reps, campaigners, society committee members, event attendees, shoppers and bargain hunters.

On their website you will find loads of useful information, including links to societies, jobs and union-run outlets (shops and bars). You can also find out about the Buddy Scheme.

The Students' Union also host many events throughout the academic year.