University courses at
Sussex Downs College
A foundation degree is a vocational university level course. You will
study at the supportive environment of Sussex Downs College, a leading
UK college. Our degree courses are offered in partnership
with the University of Brighton.
We offer a wide range of full and part time courses that are relevant
to the workplace, giving you both practical and theoretical
training for your chosen career.
Several foundation degree courses have work placements as part of the
course content.
Applications from students on relevant advanced apprenticeship frameworks are welcomed, and special consideration will be guaranteed for these applications
Why take a University Course with us?
More students are studying locally
through full and part-time courses
to achieve foundation degrees and
honours degrees. Studying for
university qualifications at college
can be more affordable and colleges
often offer small groups, individual
attention and good working
relationships between students and
tutors.
Whether you are currently
completing a course at the college or
are thinking of coming to the college
for the first time, we can offer
advice about a university course that suits you. We are
here to support you at every stage
and look forward to working with you
in the future.
Successful candidates have the option to apply for a top-up degree to
gain their honours degree. Students studying Music and Digital Media
pathways can also take a top-up degree at Sussex Downs College.
Visit the University of Brighton website
Student Profile
Name: Jemma Smith
Age: 23
Studying: FDA Music Production and BA Music Production
I chose to study at Sussex Downs College because it was a natural progression from the course I was studying at Brighton University.
I would say the course has a great balance between practical units and written work. There are lots of opportunities to work in the studios, and it’s really good that we have both digital and analogue desks. It is really useful that the studios stay open in the evenings, so that I can mix late into the night. The course is very geared to helping musicians, engineers and producers work in the music industry. We study a business plans unit which really helped me.
I now run a successful promotions company and am involved in quite a lot of the shows in the local area, and also teach music performance and business on the First Diploma course at Sussex Downs. I am now looking at managing some professional acts or running a local venue, and am getting some summer experience working with an artist booking agency.
I want to carry on studying and get my Certificate of Education and become a secondary school teacher. 
Contact Us
Telephone the University of Brighton’s Admissions on (01273) 644644
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Sussex Progression and Credit System
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