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Student life

Sussex's green, spacious campus, set in a National Park, is only 10 minutes from the centre of the vibrant city of Brighton. There’s a London-style buzz to Brighton, but you can easily take a break by walking in the South Downs or relaxing at the beach.

Brighton has no shortage of entertainment. There are several concert halls, a football stadium, comedy and theatre venues as well as sport/leisure facilities. 

The beach is a wonderful hangout that can bring real wellbeing benefits. Stroll on the prom, visit the pier, or watch the starlings at dusk putting on their aerial display. 

Brighton is a treasure trove of quirky cafés, pubs and independent stores surrounded by colourful street art. Cuisine is wide-ranging with plenty of vegan options.  

Brighton is home to the biggest arts festival in England – the Brighton Festival – and one of the UK's most highly regarded new music festivals, the Great Escape. 

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What's it like to live in South East?
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South East England is made up of nine counties, with popular student cities in Brighton & Hove, Oxford, Portsmouth, Reading, and Southampton.

The area sees plenty of sunshine and Brighton – the LGBTQ+ capital of the UK – is a student favourite, with tons of quirky shops, cafes, arts, nightlife and watersports.

Moving east into Kent, you'll find the charming towns of Whitstable, Broadstairs, and Margate – all bursting with literary history – plus the iconic landmarks of Dover’s white cliffs and Canterbury Cathedral.

London is an hour or two away for gigs, theatre trips and capital city adventures, while the country’s two largest airports – Heathrow and Gatwick – mean international journeys are easy to get started.

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What's it like to live in Brighton?
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Sun, sea and midnight raves on the beach – Brighton’s proudly open and bohemian personality welcomes a diverse and international community.

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Course locations

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Sussex House, Undergraduate Admissions, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH

Sussex House

Sussex House, Brighton, BN1 9RH

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Sussex House, Brighton, BN1 9RH