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Study choices
Did you know?
- You don't have to go away to university to study for a degree.
- You can start degree level study with or without A levels.
- There are special admissions arrangements for people who study in Sussex - use Sussexroutes to find out if your experience and/or qualifications make you eligible for an interview or an offer of a place.
- Foundation degrees, HNDs and HNCs are work-related courses that are offered at colleges and universities across Sussex. You can work and learn at the same time - search Foundation Degrees in Sussex by subject or place to find out what's on offer near you.
- For all other degrees, there's a course search on the UCAS website.
- You can get back to study and prepare for higher education by doing an Open University Openings short, 20 week course, or an Access to Higher Education course.
About Sussexroutes
Whilst school leavers generally need qualifications at level 3 to enter higher education, entry requirements to higher education are different for mature students. Relevant work experience or evidence of recent study may be enough.
In addition to this, there are special admissions arrangements for people who live, work or study in Sussex. Go to Sussexroutes and select a subject area to find out about opportunities for you.
Not sure where to start? Try this...
- If you haven't studied for a while, or you don't have any qualifications, use the advice in getting back to study.
- Go to career matters for information about 14 broad careers areas, the qualifications you need, and advice on how to use all the resources in Learning Opportunities to plan your study and career development.
- Use the ask a question facility, useful resources and financial help sections for all your general enquiries about finance, brushing up your skills, childcare while you study, managing your time, and much more.
- Make the most of your personal planning pack to plan your next step.
- Don't forget to check Sussexroutes for special arrangements in Sussex.
Universities and colleges in Sussex
If you don't want to do a foundation degree, search the websites to see what else universities and colleges in Sussex offer:
- University of Brighton
- University Centre Hastings
- Universityof Chichester
- The Open University
- University of Sussex
- Central Sussex College
- Chichester College
- City College Brighton and Hove
- Hastings College
- Northbrook College Sussex
- Plumpton College
- Sussex Downs College
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