Thinking about university in Crawley, Haywards Heath, Reigate, Redhill, East Grinstead, Burgess Hill or the Gatwick area?
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Businesses in Mid Sussex benefit from easy access to first class training and education services, both within the District and nearby areas. These include the University of Brighton and University of Sussex just to the south of the District boundary which, together with the Sussex Innovation Centre, comprise the "Sussex Academic Corridor".
The Open University is also popular option for people in Mid Sussex and offers short courses, certificates, diplomas, and degree courses (both undergraduate and postgraduate).
Nowadays, learning at university doesn’t mean that you have to study full-time. All the local universities offer part time study and there are options which allow you to plan your study around work and other commitments.
Find out more about the universities through their websites:
- University of Brighton
- University of Sussex
- University of Surrey
- The Open University
- University of Chichester
- UCA Epsom
What career opportunities will university open to me?
Many university courses are endorsed by professional associations. This is the case for more than three-quarters of the University of Brighton’s undergraduate courses.
Universities also offer careers services to students, including help and support in searching for a job, and careers fairs to help students meet prospective employers. Visit the Prospects website to see what options different degree courses can give you.
Universities are now offering more career-focussed courses and entrepreneurship education. For example, Beepurple, the University of Brighton’s entrepreneurship network, helps students develop their own business ideas. The University of Brighton has a track record for turning out employable graduates and entrepreneurs, and boasts more than 100 “start-ups” a year.
What can universities offer employers?
If you are an employer looking for graduates, students or seasonal workers advertise your vacancies here on GatwickDiamondjobs.com and reach out to the city's young job seekers.
If you are looking to recruit student volunteers or interns, you can visit the University of Brighton’s page on Services for Employers.
University of Sussex also offer services and solutions to business, as does The Open University