Engineering and Design

The Department, formerly Engineering & Information Technology, was awarded a grade 5 in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise, recognising research work of international excellence. Sussex continues to offer taught courses and research opportunities to postgraduate students in a range of interdisciplinary areas. Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Digital Communications and related areas are all strongly represented as research teams of international standing and as taught Master’s programmes.

MSc taught courses
The Department offers MSc programmes in these subjects:

* Advanced Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
* Aerospace Technology
* Automotive Engineering (joint programme with the University of Brighton)
* Turbomachinery
* Embedded Digital Systems
* Modern Communication Technologies with Business Management
* Modern Digital Communication Systems
* Satellite Communications and Space Systems

PG Diploma/Cerrtificate options and part-time study are available on some programmes. For details,

Doctoral-level research
The Department carries out high-quality research within five research groupings:

* Thermo-Fluid Mechanics Research Centre (incorporating the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre in Aero-Thermal Systems)
* Centre for Physical Electronics and Quantum Technology
* Industrial Informatics and Manufacturing Systems
* Communications and Space Science Research Group
* Automotive Dynamics and Control Group

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Funding
Research projects are funded by industry, research organisations, government departments and medical charities. EPSRC research studentships, including CASE awards, are available. Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) are available for well-qualified research students with good English. GTA pay living expenses and UK fees in return for a teaching commitment. For details,

For MSc students, currently the MSc in Aerospace Technology has bursaries available. Alumni awards are available for former Sussex students, and well-qualified overseas student may be eligible for a Chancellor’s International Scholarships. For details,
Additional skills training
All science postgraduates can obtain no-cost training in skills such as time management, project management, science writing, interview techniques and communication skills.

University and city
Our working environment is relaxed and friendly, with a campus set amidst the beautiful South Downs, yet only five minutes away from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton. All international postgraduates are guaranteed accommodation in university halls of residence, on campus or in nearby in Brighton town. The campus is well-served by local bus and train services which connect to Brighton and to Gatwick airport which is less than an hour away.