Applications to Sussex rocket above national average

Applications to Sussex rocket above national average. The number of UK and EU students wanting to study at the University of Sussex has risen more than 75 per cent over the past two years, an analysis of current application figures shows. More than 8,700 students have already applied to study at Sussex, compared to just under 5,000 at the same point in the cycle two years ago. By 28 November 2010, more than 8,700 applications had been received at Sussex, compared to 6,600 at the same point last year, and 5,000 the year before. Consecutive annual rises of more than 30 per cent a year in applications to Sussex means growth in prospective student interest is running at more than three times the national increase. Professor Clare Mackie, the University's Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning, says: "This is an extremely positive picture for Sussex. It shows the effect of a sustained focus on the student experience, and the consequent increases in our National Student Survey results, combined with the development of new programmes.