Official University of Sussex 2021 applicant thread

This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to the University of Sussex for 2021!

Meet and chat to other people applying here. Ice breaker questions:

What course are you applying for?
What subjects are you studying now?

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What course are you applying for? Psychology with a placement year

What subjects are you studying now? Biology, Chemistry, Psychology & an EPQ

Hi! I’m applying for law/law with American studies. Currently doing A level English lit, sociology and health and social

Hey,

I'm looking for some advice, I am applying for psychology in the 2021 series, but I feel my qualifications may be a huge problem, as I only do two A-Levels and a UAL extended diploma (equivalent to 3 A-Levels/ BTEC extended diploma), in which I am predicted a Merit.
In my two A-Levels, I am predicted an A and B.
(I am also eligible for a contextual offer)
I really wanted to apply to Sussex, but I know how many people apply here, so do you think it is likely I will not be accepted, given I don't have 3 A-Levels?

I would be really grateful if somebody could give me guidance on this or recommend places I could apply to.


Thank you!!

Good luck!! Xx

Hi, I'm applying to Sussex 2021 entry to study Psychology with Education.
I am predicted AAA but need AAB for Sussex. Has anyone got an offer yet? I applied over a month ago but haven't heard anything! So far I have offers from Bristol, York and Keele. I am waiting on Southampton and Sussex; the wait is so scary!!

I've applied for Bristol, Southampton and Sussex too! I haven't heard back from any of them.

Wow very similar! What course? I got an offer back from Bristol about 5 weeks ago so hopefully, you should hear soon! I read on another thread that someone got an offer from Southampton, I've been sent an offer email but it's not been put onto track which is annoying! Heard from Sussex (apart from an acknowledgment email.

Hey,

I'm looking for some advice, I am applying for psychology in the 2021 series, but I feel my qualifications may be a huge problem, as I only do two A-Levels and a UAL extended diploma (equivalent to 3 A-Levels/ BTEC extended diploma), in which I am predicted a Merit.
In my two A-Levels, I am predicted an A and B.
(I am also eligible for a contextual offer)
I really wanted to apply to Sussex, but I know how many people apply here, so do you think it is likely I will not be accepted, given I don't have 3 A-Levels?

I would be really grateful if somebody could give me guidance on this or recommend places I could apply to.


Thank you!!

Hello, the typical offer for studying Psychology degree at Sussex University is AAB-ABB at A Level, or equivalent qualifications. This means that your UAL extended diploma, combined with your A levels would be more than sufficient for you to meet the entry requirements as long as you get high enough grades. Since, you qualify for contextual offer which is BBB-BBC, a Merit in UAL extended Diploma, and A and B in your A Levels would satisfy the criteria. So, it does not matter that you do not do 3 A Levels! However, do make sure that you have a Maths GCSE at a grade of 6 (B) or above, as this is one of the compulsory requirements. I hope this gives you some clarity. Let me know if you have any questions

Best Wishes,
Kasia (4th Year Medical Neuroscience Student MSCI with a Year Abroad)

Hiya, You don't happen to know where offers will be given out? I've been waiting 7 weeks now and am yet to hear back; I applied for the Psychology with Education course.

Hi, I am applying for Marketing and management! Also applying to Leeds, Loughborough and York.
Please message me if you are applying to similar courses.

Has anyone received any offers/emails from Sussex yet? I applied on the 23rd of October and haven't heard anything from the university.

Hiya, I applied for Psychology in Education on 11th September and still haven’t heard anything, I do have an acknowledgment email though. I actually emailed to ask for an update about my application and was told that there was a delay in settling the new students in and they were not yet processing new applications :/ sounds like it may be a while!! Its really annoying as this is the only uni I’m waiting to hear back from. I’ve got an offer from York though so hopefully you will hear something soon!