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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Mathematics

University of Sussex

(3.8)
138 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mathematics course at University of Sussex.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

A-levels must include Mathematics grade A. You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£22,575 per year
International£22,575 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: G100

Here's what University of Sussex says about its Mathematics course.

95% of our research overall in Mathematical Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)

About the course

How can maths help us understand the dynamics of infectious diseases? Or how an idea circulates on social media? Or the behaviour of queues? We’ll show you how maths solves real-world problems. You’ll work with experts whose research is having an impact – from forecasting local outbreaks of COVID, to predicting floods.

In your first year, you learn how to derive and prove fundamental results in calculus. You then build on your existing knowledge and discover new aspects of the subject including:

  • mathematical biology

  • cryptography

  • probability

  • financial mathematics

  • partial differential equations.

This course is flexible, so you can focus on what fascinates you while gaining a strong foundation in core mathematics. You’ll develop your analytical and modelling skills using industry-standard software such as MATLAB, Python and R.

Our Department is a close-knit community, and you’ll get to know your lecturers on an individual basis. Their dedication and support will help you to get the most from your degree. Academic advisors support you every step of the way and you’ll have lots of opportunities to engage with potential employers. You’ll also have a dedicated careers advisor.

During your studies, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills employers want. You’ll gain experience in analysing large data sets, problem solving, coding, and team working. Our graduates have gone to work in roles such as:

  • business analyst

  • data engineer

  • associate auditor

  • software developer

  • game designer

  • statistician.

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.

MMath or BSc?

We also offer this course as a four-year MMath, or as a four-year MMath with research placements.

Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

About the University of Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Mathematics

Location

Main Site | Brighton

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mathematics

Start date

September 22, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.

University of Sussex reviews

(3.8)
Based on 138 reviews from University of Sussex's students and alumni
5 star
26%
4 star
38%
3 star
27%
2 star
6%
1 star
4%
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Two stars: Could be better

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Not really a social being

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1 year ago

1st year student

Accommodation is quite expensive in this region and the need for a guarantor adds another expense.

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1st year student

As an international student, i have had a pleasant experience with the staff members especially with the academic advisor team

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1st year student

Ancient and not really modern

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1st year student

The modules on my course have been carefully chosen to reflect the current movement and actualities within the financial industry

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1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Sussex students who took the Mathematics course - or another course in the same subject area.

Mathematics

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

74%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

95%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

92%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

79%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

96%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

96%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

82%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

90%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

81%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

87%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

92%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

92%

high

How well organised is your course?

92%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

76%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

92%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

71%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

87%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

77%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

95%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

76%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Sussex. These students are taking Mathematics or another course from the same subject area.

Mathematics
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female31%Male69%
Where students come from
International7%UK93%
Student performance
2:1 or above73%
First year dropout rate11%
Number of students195
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
Further MathematicsB
PhysicsC
ChemistryC
BiologyC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Mathematics at University of Sussex.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Sussex graduates who took Mathematics - or another course in the same subject area.

Mathematical sciences

Earnings

£23.4k

First year after graduation

£29.9k

Third year after graduation

£38.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mathematics.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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