Key information
- Duration:
- 4 years full time
- Typical A-level offer:
- AAB, including grade A in Mathematics.
View full entry requirements - UCAS code:
- G1LC
- Start date:
- September 2025
- 95% of our research overall in Mathematical Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
- Top 15 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
We apply mathematics to solve real-world economic issues. On this integrated Masters 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. Options allow you to tailor your degree to your particular interests. Areas of study include:
- 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 MATLAB, Python and R. In your final year, you’ll develop your skills in an advanced research project.
This course is particularly relevant if you’re interested in a career in research, academia or industry. You’ll have a careers coach and opportunities to engage with potential employers.
Accreditation
- This programme is accredited to meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. Find out more
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
MMath or BSc?
We also offer this course as a three-year BSc. Find out about the benefits of an integrated Masters year.
Find out about Megan’s journey through her maths degree at Sussex
Entry requirements
A-level
Typical offer | AAB, including grade A in Mathematics. |
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Contextual offer | View contextual offer Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan |
Subjects | A-levels must include Mathematics, see individual offers for grades needed. |
GCSEs | You should have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
Extended Project Qualification | We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us |
Other UK qualifications
Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects (including A-level mixes)
Typical offer | D3, M1 and M2 in the Pre-U If you have one A-level and two Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects, we would expect you to have a grade A in the A-level and D3 and M1 in the two Pre-Us. If you have two A-levels and Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects, we would normally expect you to have grades AA in the two A-levels and D3 in the Pre-U. |
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Subjects | You must have Mathematics (grade A) or Cambridge Pre-U Principal subject in Mathematics with a D3. |
GCSEs | You should have a broad range of GCSEs grades 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
International Baccalaureate
Typical offer | 34 points overall from the full IB Diploma. |
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Subjects | Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 6. For entry, either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level will be accepted. |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels
Typical offer | Grades AB in A-levels and Distinction in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate. |
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Contextual offer | View contextual offer Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan |
Subjects | A-levels must include Mathematics at grade A. |
GCSEs | You should have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
Scottish Highers
Typical offer | AAABB |
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Subjects | Highers must include Mathematics, grade A. Ideally, you will also have an Advanced Higher in Mathematics (grade A). |
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced
Typical offer | AAB from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels
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Subjects | A-levels or the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate must include Mathematics grade A. |
GCSEs | You should have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
International Baccalaureate
Typical offer | 34 points overall from the full IB Diploma. |
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Subjects | Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 6. For entry, either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level will be accepted. |
European Baccalaureate
Typical offer | Overall result of at least 80% |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to the highest level is essential (normally with a final grade of at least 8). |
Other international qualifications
Australia
Typical offer | Relevant state (Year 12) High School Certificate, and 92% in the ATAR or UAI/TER/ENTER, or a Queensland OP of 3 or better. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.
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Austria
Typical offer | Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of 1.8 or better for first-year entry. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Belgium
Typical offer | Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with a good overall average. |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Bulgaria
Typical offer | Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with excellent final-year scores (normally 5.5 overall with 6 in key subjects). |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.
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Canada
Typical offer | Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 75% from 6 grade 12 U, U/C or M courses |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
China
Typical offer | If you have the Goakao, we will consider applications for direct entry to first year. You would normally need an overall average of 75%, including required subjects. We are also pleased to consider applications if you are following a recognised International Foundation Year or you have one or more years of Higher Education in China at a recognised degree awarding institution. The Senior High School Graduation alone would not be sufficient for entry to our undergraduate degrees, but you may be eligible to apply for our International Foundation Year. If you successfully complete an International Foundation Year, you can progress on to a relevant undergraduate course at Sussex. Check which qualifications the International Study Centre accepts for the International Foundation Year. |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Croatia
Typical offer | Maturatna Svjedodžba with an overall score of 4.5 |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Cyprus
Typical offer | Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of 19/20 and above will be considered for first-year entry. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Czech Republic
Typical offer | Maturita with a good overall average. |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Denmark
Typical offer | Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or Studentereksamen with an overall average of at least 7-10 on the new grading scale. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Finland
Typical offer | Pass Ylioppilastutkinto with overall final result of at least EEMM |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.
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France
Typical offer | French Baccalauréat with overall final result of at least 14/20. |
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Additional requirements | You will need to be taking the science strand within the French Baccalauréat with a final result of at least 14/20 in Mathematics. |
Germany
Typical offer | German Abitur with an overall result of 1.8 or better. |
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Additional requirements | You will need a very good final result in Mathematics (at least 14/15) at a high level. |
Greece
Typical offer | Apolytirion with an overall average of at least 19 will be considered for first-year entry. You must also have either Apolytirion pathway in Mathematics with a score of 19 or the Pan Hellenic in Mathematics with an overall score of 17. |
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Additional requirements | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hong Kong
Typical offer | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 5, 5, 4 from three subjects including two electives |
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Additional requirements | You must have some advanced/higher level ability in Mathematics, and will need to complete both the Compulsory and Extended Mathematics components. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hungary
Typical offer | Erettsegi/Matura with a good average of at least 55555. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
India
Typical offer | Standard XII results
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Iran
Typical offer | Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Ireland
Typical offer | Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) at H1,H1,H2,H2,H3. |
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Additional requirements | Highers must include Mathematics, grade H1. |
Israel
Typical offer | For first year entry at least 80% (or 8/10) in at least 6 subjects, including one 5 unit subject, in one sitting of the Bagrut. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Italy
Typical offer | Italian Diploma Di Maturità or Diploma Pass Di Esame Di Stato with a final Diploma mark of 85/100. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Japan
Typical offer | Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Latvia
Typical offer | Atestats par Visparejo videjo Izglitibu with very good grades in state exams. |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Lithuania
Typical offer | Brandos Atestatas including scores of 80-90% in at least three state examinations (other than English). |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Luxembourg
Typical offer | Pass the Diplome de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires with 48 points overall |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.
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Malaysia
Typical offer | at least Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with grades of BBB, Matriculation with a least a grade of 3.0 or UEC with an overall average grade B4 (70%) from 6 subjects. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Netherlands
Typical offer | Voorereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), normally with an average of at least 8. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.
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Nigeria
Typical offer | You are expected to have one of the following:
You must also have a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English. Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Norway
Typical offer | Norwegian Vitnemal Fra Den Videregaende Opplaering - Pass with an overall average of 4.5 |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Pakistan
Typical offer | You can apply for direct entry to Year 1 if you are completing at least two years of Bachelor degree studies. You'll normally need to complete a Foundation year after taking Intermediate Certificate or the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). You might choose one of our International Foundation Years at the International Study Centre on campus. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Poland
Typical offer | Pass Matura with least 3 Extended level subjects including Mathematics in the 80th percentile.
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Additional requirements | Please note: Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Portugal
Typical offer | Diploma de Ensino Secundario normally with an overall mark of 18/20. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Romania
Typical offer | Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 8.7 including a score of 8 in Mathematics |
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Additional requirements | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Russia
Typical offer | Applicants who have good grades in the Attestat o Srednem Obrazovami (Certificate of Secondary Education) and who have successfully completed the first year of a Russian University degree, with a minimum GPA of 4.0, will be considered for admission to the first year of our bachelor’s degree courses. |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Singapore
Typical offer | A-levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas. |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Slovakia
Typical offer | Pass Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške (Maturita) with an average grade of 1.5 from 4 subjects including Mathematics.
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Additional requirements | Please note: Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Slovenia
Typical offer | Secondary School Leaving Diploma or Matura with at least 25 points overall. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
South Africa
Typical offer | National Senior Certificate with very good grades. |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Spain
Typical offer | Spanish Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) with an overall average result of at least 8.0 |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Sri Lanka
Typical offer | Sri Lankan A-levels. |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Sweden
Typical offer | Fullstandigt Slutbetyg/Högskoleförberedande Examen with a total of 2,500 credits to include A and B grades in the majority of subjects and to include grade A in Mathematics.
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Additional requirements | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Switzerland
Typical offer | Federal Maturity Certificate. Please note: Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. |
Turkey
Typical offer | We'll consider students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme, with a score of at least 4/5 or 80/100 in their final year, on a case by case basis for direct entry to year 1. Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.
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USA
Typical offer | We look at your full profile considering everything you are studying, including the High School Graduation Diploma, Grade 12 GPA, SAT tests and subject tests and/or ACT grades and AP tests. We expect to see a combination of these qualifications. Alongside your High School Graduation Diploma, we would ideally like to see 3 good AP scores with either, a combined SAT test score (evidence-based reading and writing and mathematics) of 1300, or a combined ACT score of 26 AP and SAT Subject tests Please check the individual course pages for our typical A-level offer and see below for the corresponding scores we would require from AP test scores:
We will also accept a combination of any 3 AP tests and SAT subject test where a score of 600 in an SAT subject test can be substituted for an AP test in the above table If you are applying for a degree with an A level subject requirement in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology will normally need to hold an AP test in that subject. College level credits We also accept college level 3-credit courses in academic subjects as the equivalent of a UK A Level on a case by case basis. These can be combined with AP tests and or SAT subject tests Associate degrees An Associate degree with a GPA of 3.0 will meet our entry requirements for year 1. Foundation Year entry Students who have a High School Diploma and SAT or ACT tests only would be eligible to apply for our Foundation Year
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Additional requirements | Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component
Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our language requirements
IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.
We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.
We do not accept IELTS Online.
Other English language requirements
Proficiency tests
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill
Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced.
We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill
Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency.
We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.
Pearson (PTE Academic)
59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills.
Check your Pearson (PTE Academic) qualification meets all of our language requirements
Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic).
Please refer to our English language requirements above, and as listed for each of our undergraduate courses, to find the appropriate English level for the course you are applying for.
PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.
We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.
TOEFL (iBT)
80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.
Check your TOEFL qualification meets all of our language requirements
Find out more about TOEFL (iBT).
TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.
We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition.
The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.
English language qualifications
AS/A-level (GCE)
Grade C or above in English Language.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English
GCE O-level
Grade C or above in English.
Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
GCSE or IGCSE
Grade C or above in English as a First Language (grade 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).
Grade B or above in English as a Second Language
Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate
If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.
If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.
Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)
The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70% or Grade 3
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
English A or English B at grade 5 or above.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Grades A – C in English
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 119/GCE O-level
If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-5 in English Language.
If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.
The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
West African Senior School Certificate
Grades 1-6 in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).
Country exceptions
Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries
If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirements. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.
You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.
Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.
List of exempt countries
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada**
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- USA
** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.
Admissions information for applicants
Transfers into Year 2 | Yes. Find out more about transferring into Year 2 of this course. We don’t accept transfers into the third or final year. |
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us
For details on any additional costs, check out the Fees and scholarships section.
Don’t meet our entry requirements?
If you don't meet our entry requirements, we recommend our in-house Foundation Year course to prepare you for Year 1 of your chosen degree:
If you don't have the required language skills for this course you could consider the International Study Centre. The ISC offers a range of foundation courses in combination with English language teaching.
Course content
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 about our types of undergraduate degrees, their structure, modules and credits
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:
23%: Coursework
77%: 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.
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
- Analysis 1
- Fundamentals of Mathematics
- Introduction to Economics
- Linear Algebra 1
Spring teaching
- Analysis 2
- Computational Mathematics
- Linear Algebra 2
- Microeconomics 1
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 2025/26. 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.
Check back in January 2025 for more module details.
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:
29%: Coursework
71%: 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.
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
- Calculus of Several Variables
- Introduction to Probability
- Microeconomics 2
- Ordinary Differential Equations
Spring teaching
- Global Economic History
- Numerical Analysis
- Probability and Statistics
- Real Analysis
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 2025/26. 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.
Check back in January 2025 for more module details.
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 eight-week funded summer placements.
Find out more at Department of Physics and Astronomy: South East Physics Network (SEPnet)
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
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:
21%: Coursework
65%: Examination
1%: Practical
13%: 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.
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
- International Trade
- Partial Differential Equations
Spring teaching
- Behavioural Economics
- Project
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
- Advanced Numerical Analysis
- Computing for Data Analytics and Finance
- Data Science Research Methods
- Financial Mathematics
- Functional Analysis
- Introduction to Mathematical Biology
- Linear Statistical Models
- Probability Models
Spring teaching
- Complex Analysis
- Cryptography
- Dynamical Systems
- Machine Learning and Statistics for Health
- Monte Carlo Simulations
- Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations
- Statistical Inference
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 2025/26. 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.
Check back in January 2025 for more module details.
Your degree
In your final year, you’ll focus on a research topic of your choice in your MMath project. You’ll also take further economics modules and choose options from a range of mathematical modules. This means you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in areas that interest you most, while also gaining a broad set of skills.
Teaching
Teaching methods typically include:
80%: Lecture
4%: Seminar
16%: Practical
Assessment
Assessment methods typically include:
31%: Coursework
24%: Examination
6%: Practical
39%: Written assessment
Contact hours and workload
This year of study includes approximately 1,200 hours of work. This breaks down into about 187 hours of contact time and about 1,013 hours of independent study.
Engage and actively participate throughout your studies to get the most out of your course.
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.
All year
- MMath Project
Autumn teaching
- Accounting for Decision Makers
Spring teaching
- Globalisation and Integration
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
- Advanced Numerical Analysis
- Data Science Research Models
- Financial Mathematics
- Functional Analysis
- Introduction to Mathematical Biology
- Linear Statistical Models
- Probability Models
Spring teaching
- Complex Analysis
- Dynamical Systems
- Financial Investment and Corporate Risk Analysis
- Financial Portfolio Analysis
- Machine Learning and Statistics for Health
- Monte Carlo Simulations
- Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations
- Statistical Inference
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 2025/26. 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.
Check back in January 2025 for more module details.
Students and staff share their experiences of Mathematics at Sussex
Silver
The student experience and student outcomes are typically very high quality.
This rating was awarded in 2023, for four years.
(Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)
Find out more about our approach to teaching and supporting you to thrive
Our staff
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.
Fees
- Home students:
- £9,535 per year
- Channel Islands and Isle of Man students:
- £9,535 per year
- International students:
- £22,575 per year
- Study abroad:
- Find out about grants and funding, tuition fees and insurance costs for studying abroad
- Placement:
- Find out about tuition fees for placements
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.
Find out about typical living costs for studying at Sussex
Find out about our terms and conditions
Scholarships
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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Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000 in the first year of full-time study
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Sussex Bangladesh Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to £4,500 (£1,500 per year of full-time study)
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Sussex Egypt Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to £4,500 (£1,500 per year of full-time study)
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Sussex India Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to £4,500 (£1,500 per year of full-time study)
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Sussex Nigeria Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to £4,500 (£1,500 per year of full-time study)
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Sussex Pakistan Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to £4,500 (£1,500 per year of full-time study)
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Sussex Turkey Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to £4,500 (£1,500 per year of full-time study)
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Sussex Vietnam Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to £4,500 (£1,500 per year of full-time study)
Careers
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.
Our graduates go onto a range of careers in finance and accounting, consulting, teaching and engineering.
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
I gained a solid foundation in statistics and this, coupled with the economics aspect of the course, gave me the confidence to start making data decisions outside of University.”Harriet Hayden
Ecommerce Director, Vidados
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 including Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, Gatwick Airport and the Knepp Rewilding Project
- one-to-one coaching 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.
Explore how our Careers and Entrepreneurship team can support you
Winner
Supporting Student and Graduate Employability Award
AGCAS Awards for Excellence 2024
Winner
Entrepreneurship Catalyst Award
National Enterprise Educator Awards 2024
A-level - contextual offer
BBB, including grade B in Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels - contextual offer
Grades BC in A-levels plus Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate, including grade B in Mathematics.