Mathematics with Economics BSc (Hons)

Solve real-world economic issues using mathematics. Develop analytical and modelling skills, learn through modern research and prepare for future success.

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Key information

Why choose this course at Sussex?

  • Build mathematical expertise for a successful career in the business and economics world, with our one-to-one support and industry opportunities.
  • Develop core maths skills alongside in-depth economic understanding to analyse and shape real-world issues and global policy.
  • Benefit from Sussex’s wide range of paid work experiences, from summer teaching and research, to outreach roles.

We apply mathematics to solve real-world economic issues. On this course, you’ll get to understand the relationship between mathematics and economics by:

  • gaining strong foundational maths skills
  • developing an in-depth perspective on economic concepts.

You’ll learn from leading mathematicians and world-renowned economists, who are experts across both areas. Their research feeds into your teaching at every stage. Your core modules develop your knowledge of pure and applied mathematics. In the final year Maths Matters project you’ll bring together information and ideas from different topics to tackle real-world problems. In economics, you will study modules delivered by experts from the University of Sussex Business School.

Options will allow you to tailor your degree to your particular interests, including:

  • differential equations
  • mathematical modelling
  • probability
  • behavioural economics
  • shaping global policy.

To develop your analytical and modelling skills, you’ll use industry-standard software such as Python and R.

There’s a focus on employability. You’ll gain skills that are widely applicable, and will enable you to succeed in the world of business and economics. You’ll have a careers coach and opportunities to engage with potential employers.

  • 95% of our research overall in Mathematical Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) 
  • 12th in the UK for student satisfaction with the quality of our teaching in Mathematics (Complete University Guide 2027)

Accreditation

  • This programme will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught masters degrees. Find out more

MMath or BSc?

We also offer this course as a four-year MMath. Find out about the benefits of an integrated Masters year.

Find out about Megan’s journey through her maths degree at Sussex

The lecturers are genuinely passionate, not only about their research, but also about teaching and sharing knowledge.”Rhiannon Hawkins
Mathematics BSc 
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You’ll study for this degree on our campus, joining our academics and fellow students. With in-person contact time, digitally supported educational resources, library collections and independent study, this course is designed to give you an inclusive education. Your learning experience may also include work placements, field trips, studying abroad and internationalisation experiences.

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Modules

This is a major/minor course, enabling you to study in depth in a core area (your major subject: taking up 75% of your time), while also exploring an additional area (your minor subject: taking up 25% of your time). Find out more from our guide to undergraduate study

  • Year 1 at Sussex

    Your modules

    Core modules

    Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

    Autumn teaching
    Spring teaching

    Your degree

    In your first year, you’ll explore the basics of mathematics and economics.

    Teaching

    Teaching methods typically include:

    68%: Lecture
    12%: Seminar
    20%: Practical

    Assessment

    Assessment methods typically include coursework and examination.

    Contact hours and workload

    This year of study includes approximately 1,200 hours of work. This breaks down into about 264 hours of contact time and about 936 hours of independent study.

    Engage and actively participate throughout your studies to get the most out of your course. 

  • Year 2 at Sussex

    Your modules

    Core modules

    Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

    Autumn teaching
    Spring teaching

    Options

    Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.

    While it’s our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can’t be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.

    Spring teaching

    Your degree

    In Year 2, you’ll continue exploring foundations in mathematics and economics, and add probability and statistics.

    Teaching

    Teaching methods typically include:

    83%: Lecture
    8%: Seminar
    9%: Practical

    Assessment

    Assessment methods typically include coursework and examination.

    Contact hours and workload

    This year of study includes approximately 1,200 hours of work. This breaks down into about 264 hours of contact time and about 936 hours of independent study.

    Engage and actively participate throughout your studies to get the most out of your course. 

  • Experience Year

    Study abroad (optional)

    Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career. Find out where your course could take you

    If your application to study abroad is successful, you’ll have to meet the academic requirements at Sussex and also at the partner university. Find out more about studying abroad as a Sussex student

    Placement (optional)

    To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can provide you with information and advice. If you’re successful in obtaining a placement, this will form part of your course.

    Find out more about placements and internships

    Recent students have gone on placements at:

    • Legal & General
    • The Pensions Regulator
    • RCI Financial Services.
    SEPnet Employer Programme

    We are a core part of the SEPnet (South East Physics Network) consortium, which gives us links to universities and industries across the region. SEPnet’s Employer Programme creates opportunities for our students to apply for funded summer placements.

    Please note that if you’re receiving – or applying for – USA federal Direct Loan funds, you can’t transfer to the version of your course with an optional study abroad period in any country or optional placement in the USA if the number of credits for the placement/internship exceeds 25% of the total credits for your course. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid

  • Year 3 at Sussex

    Your modules

    Core modules

    Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

    Autumn teaching
    Spring teaching

    Options

    Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.

    While it’s our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can’t be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.

    Autumn teaching
    Spring teaching

    Your degree

    In Year 3, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your employability skills working on your project. And you can choose the topics that interest you most from a range of mathematical options.

    Teaching

    Teaching methods typically include:

    75%: Lecture
    20%: Seminar
    5%: Practical

    Assessment

    Assessment methods typically include coursework, examination, practical work and written assessment.

    Contact hours and workload

    This year of study includes approximately 1,200 hours of work. This breaks down into about 264 hours of contact time and about 936 hours of independent study.

    Engage and actively participate throughout your studies to get the most out of your course. 

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We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown here.

Students and staff share their experiences of Mathematics at Sussex

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The Department of Mathematics is a friendly community of like-minded people who are passionate about their subject. Collaboration is encouraged and our lecturers have an open-door policy so you’ll always have support when you need it.

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Careers

  • 86% of Sussex undergraduates have completed work experience by the end of their course (University of Sussex Career Readiness data at point of graduation 2023/24)

You can be confident that our courses provide you with the necessary skills and experience to secure employment or further studies with some of the world’s leading institutions.

You’ll have a wide range of paid work opportunities within the Department – from teaching and research opportunities in the summer, to outreach roles throughout the year. 

There are plenty of opportunities for you to develop your careers skills, including:

  • talks by potential employers
  • advice on choosing a career path
  • CV and application writing
  • preparing for job interviews.

Where do our graduates work now?

Surveyed 15 months after finishing their courses, our recent graduates from the Department of Mathematics worked for employers including: 

And our recent graduates from the Department of Economics worked for employers including:

(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-2022) 

What to do with a Mathematics degree

Explore the careers you might be interested in after studying for a degree in Mathematics

Working while you study

Our Careers and Entrepreneurship team can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work

My course provided me with the set of skills I needed to start my career in audit at Deloitte, and I couldn’t recommend it more.”Emma Atakpa
Mathematics with Economics MMath graduate
Deloitte

Design your future at Sussex

Taking the next step in your career can feel daunting, but we’ll help you to explore, connect and flourish throughout your studies and beyond.

As a Sussex student, you’ll learn how to tackle real-world challenges and have access to tailored programmes of careers support:

  • our Career Lab helps you to explore your options, build key skills and connect with employers. Take part in internships, community consultancy projects and insight visits, where you can learn about life at organisations such as Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, the Knepp Rewilding Project, and fashion brand Puig
  • one-to-one appointments with your Faculty Careers Consultant can enable you to identify your career goals, write an effective CV and prepare for future interviews
  • entrepreneurship initiatives like StartUp Sussex and Ideas Lab can empower you to turn your concepts into reality.

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Fees

Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis. Find details on our Tuition fees page.

Home students

£9,790 per year

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students

£9,790 per year

On 19 March 2026 the UK Parliament set out that the tuition fee cap for 2026 entry will be £9,790. As the University of Sussex keeps fees for Home students and Channel Islands and Isle of Man students in line with UK Government-approved levels, fees will be £9,790 in 2026. In line with our terms and conditions, the University charges fees at the maximum levels set by the UK Government.

International students

£23,500 per year

Study abroad

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Placement

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Living costs

We know the rising cost of living is on everyone’s mind, and affects us all in different ways. Our guide to living costs has been designed to help you plan and budget for life as a Sussex student.

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Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.

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