Access Programme
Source: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/access Parent: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters
Find out how we're improving access to higher education through our Sussex Inspires programme. Explore all our advice and guidance on studying at university.
Improving access to higher education
The University of Sussex Inspires programme offers students support, guidance and experiences to help navigate their post-16 education options. It aims to help you make more informed choices about your future, and the steps you need to take to get there.
Find out more about the programme and what you're eligible for.
2025 applications
Applications for the 2025 intake are now closed. We anticipate applications reopening in September 2026 for the next intake.
If you have questions about the programme, or want to speak to someone in the Access team, email inspires@sussex.ac.uk.
Information, advice and guidance
[##### Why uni?
Find out if studying at university is the right choice for you.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-university/why-university)
[##### Contextual offers
Understand what contextual offers are and whether they apply to you.](https://wwwstage.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/offers/contextual-offers)
[##### Choosing a course
Follow our advice for choosing what to study.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-university/choosing-a-course)
[##### Apply to university
Learn how to apply for an undergraduate course at Sussex.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply)
[##### Fees and funding
Find out about tuition fees and living costs.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding)
[##### Personal statements
Read our tips for writing a personal statement.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/tips-for-sussex)
[##### Student life
Explore student life at Sussex.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/student-life)
[##### Careers
Find out what you can do with your degree after university.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/careers)
Explore Sussex
- speak to our students and staff with UniBuddy
- visit us on an Open Day or campus tour
- discover our campus and Brighton with a virtual tour.
Schools and colleges events
We run a range of events and programmes for partner schools, to support learners who are under-represented in Higher Education. Find out more about these pre-16 and post-16 events.
Contact
If you have any queries, email inspires@sussex.ac.uk.