University of Sussex (reviews)

I appreciated the quality of teaching at the University of Sussex, as the lecturers were knowledgeable and well-versed in their respective subjects. The MSc FinTech, Risk and Investment Analysis programme provided a strong theoretical foundation in finance, risk management and investment analysis.

However, I felt that the course could have offered more practical, industry-focused experience to help students transition into employment. I would have appreciated more exposure to financial market tools such as Bloomberg Terminal, visits to financial institutions, guest talks from industry professionals and opportunities to engage with real-world financial case studies. I believe these experiences would have made the programme more valuable in preparing students for careers in the financial sector.

Based on my experience, I would hesitate to recommend the programme in its current form to students who are looking for strong practical exposure and direct industry engagement alongside academic learning. I understand that internship opportunities are being introduced from 2027, which is a positive development, and I hope these changes will strengthen the programme and improve students’ career prospects in the future.

Currently starting my degree in Media and Communications at Sussex and the balance between theoretical and practical work is perfect for anyone who isn’t super creative. In our first weeks we’ve been in and out of the newsroom and editing suites more than I expected for term one. This was something that really worried me as I wanted a balance between the work I was doing and I am already feeling satisfied.

Tucked between the nature of the south downs and a quick ten minute train into Brighton, The uni is the perfect balance for peace and tranquility and the colourful city of Brighton and all it has to offer. The community is huge and lovely making settling in easy. The distance from London is also amazing for those looking for careers and opportunities in the Capital.

Good, but felt like we were only learning the teachers speciality, meaning we could not translate our learning to the real world unless it was fully on the topic we had learned. I think it could have been interesting to have a more broad understanding of how to incorporate biology into real world work

The experience here is overwhelmingly positive. People are eager to help me at every hurdle and step of the way. Feedback is encouraging and motivating for me to strive for greatness. The South Downs provides a natural environment, perfect for feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Lectures are enthralling – I always find out something new!