Online application guide
Find out how to apply online for your Masters, including how to fill the application form, the supporting documents you need, and how to contact us.
Masters Open Day
Come along to our Masters Open Day on Saturday 15 March from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. It’s an in-person event, where you’ll get to meet our teaching and support staff, explore our beautiful Falmer campus and see why studying at Sussex could be your next step.
Applying for your Masters online
Most applications to start a Masters with us are made through our postgraduate application portal. There are different application routes for PGCE, Social Work MA/PGDip, medicine and online courses.
To start your application for a Masters course, you need to register an account through our application portal. From here you can click 'Start a Postgraduate Degree Application' and select your academic level, programme, entry term and mode of study.
Completing the application form
The application form is made up of several sections that you’ll need to complete:
- personal details – including your name and contact details
- nationality and residence – including whether you need a visa to study in the UK
- qualifications – you will be asked to provide copies of your degree certificate(s), transcript and interim transcript (where applicable)
- English proficiency – including proficiency tests, if English is not your first language
- work experience – including a copy of your CV
- additional information – including references and a personal statement (see our tips for writing a personal statement).
Monitor your application
Log in to your portal account to check your application. You can use your account to:
- check if you need to submit any more documents
- see if you have an offer from us (and see a copy of the offer letter)
- accept or decline your offer. If you have offers for more than one course, you can only accept one offer.
Contact
If you have any issues accessing the system or want to ask us any questions, use our enquiry form to get in touch.