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University of Sussex: Standard Summer Program

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University of Sussex: Standard Summer Program

Program Overview

STRONG STEM PROGRAMS AND MORE ON ENGLAND’S SOUTH COAST

The University of Sussex Undergraduate Summer School offers an impressive range of classes spanning many subjects. Enroll in one or both three-week sessions, selecting one class per session. Then find your favorite reading spot on the environmentally award-winning campus, explore the neighboring South Downs National Park, and stroll by the sea at the famous Brighton Pier.

Details at a Glance

Application deadline

Summer: April 1

Minimum GPA

2.80

Credit load

4–8

Housing

Apartment/Flat, Single Room Option

Instruction language

English

Language prerequisites

None

Visa required?

Not in most cases. Learn more.

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Academics

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You may only enroll in the classes that are posted in the summer catalog and for which you have met the prerequisites. You will enroll in one course per three-week session for 4 U.S. semester credit hours each. Students who enroll in both sessions will earn 8 U.S. semester credit hours.

Level 4 and Level 5 classes are available in the following areas:

Biology
Business and Management
Education
Engineering and Informatics
English Literature
Global Studies
History
Law
Media and Film
Psychology
Politics

You may also consider the University of Sussex: Physics Summer Program.

Lab & Field Trip Fees
Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university.
You must have completed at least one (1) full-time year of study at your home institution before the beginning of the term.

Recommendation Letter
Not required.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects classes taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.

Excursions

Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.

Below are a selection of activities and excursions from previous terms; options may vary for your program. Due to the seasonal nature of many of program activities, we cannot guarantee a specific activity or excursion will be available in a given term or program.

Piers and Queers Brighton Exhibit: Since the 18th century, Brighton has become a cosmopolitan place of recreation, escape, and freedom. A destination for people who didn’t conform. With an LGBTQ+ population now estimated at 15%, Brighton celebrated England’s first civil partnerships, and hosts the UK’s largest Pride event as well as Europe’s first Trans Pride, rightly earning its title as the LGBTQ+ Capital of Britain. Peers and Queers is a tour of Brighton from LGBTQ+ perspective. This colorful 90-minute walk along the beach and historic city center takes in more than 200 years of history including Regency Dandies, 1950s lesbian and gay life, and political activism. Afterward, there’s time for a walk on the pier and fish and chips, just watch out for seagulls!
London’s Southbank Walk and Borough Market: Wander the River Thames then nosh on fish and chips, Thai curry, and more—there are hundreds of produce and street food stalls to choose from. Soak up some history as you refuel—food markets have stood here since the Middle Ages.
Buckingham Palace: On the bucket list for countless UK visitors, here’s your chance to see the majestic London home of British monarchs since Queen Victoria in 1837. (Look for the Royal Standard’s yellow, red and blue squares that signify the king is in residence.)
Independence Day BBQ: You may be in the UK, but you can still celebrate the fabulous U.S. Independence Day with a festive get-together and meal.

Housing and Meals

Housing

Apartment/Flat, Single Room Option

Meals

Self-Catering

Details

Summer students live on campus in the East Slope student village, a new hillside complex that includes apartments and townhouses that share facilities. Students live in groups of six to 12.

Location: 5-minute walk to the center of campus. The library is .2 miles away.
Living space: Apartments with single bedrooms, each with a sink, bed, desk, lamp, chair, wardrobe, and storage, and private access to your own bathroom. Students provide bed sheets and towels.
Meals: No meal plan. Students prepare or purchase meals in kitchens shared by groups of about eight. Students provide basic kitchenware. Many flatmates tell us cooking and sharing meals is a fun, social part of the day.
Additional details: On-site management and security. Laundry on-site.
Nearby: Falmer Station (10 minutes by train to Brighton). Brighton and Brighton Pier. Stanmer Park, a huge greenspace that’s part of south Downs National Park.