Key information
- Duration:
- 4 years full time
- Typical A-level offer:
- A*AA
View full entry requirements - UCAS code:
- G101
- Start date:
- September 2025
- 95% of our research overall in Mathematical Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
How can mathematics 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 mathematics solves real-world problems. You’ll work with experts whose research is having an impact – from forecasting local outbreaks of COVID, to predicting floods.
This course is for you if you’re an academic high-flyer. It offers you the exciting opportunity to work on a cutting-edge research project here at Sussex each summer. You’ll gain practical experience of Mathematics research as well as training for your future career. You’ll also get funding to cover your living expenses during that time.
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 advisers 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 research placements and integrated Masters year, you’ll develop new research skills – particularly relevant if you’re interested in going on to a research career at universities or in industry.
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 without research placements, or as a three-year BSc. Find out about the benefits of an integrated Masters year.
The lecturers are genuinely passionate, not only about their research, but also about teaching and sharing knowledge.”Rhiannon Hawkins
Mathematics BSc
Find out about Megan’s journey through her maths degree at Sussex
Course content
This is a single-honours course, allowing you to focus in depth on your core subject.
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. This includes analysis and linear algebra, as well as an introduction to computational mathematics.
Teaching
Teaching methods typically include:
78%: Lecture
5%: Seminar
17%: Practical
Assessment
Assessment methods typically include:
21%: Coursework
79%: 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
- Discrete Mathematics
- Fundamentals of Mathematics
- Linear Algebra 1
Spring teaching
- Analysis 2
- Computational Mathematics
- Linear Algebra 2
- Number Theory
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 with mathematical foundations, and add probability and statistics.
Teaching
Teaching methods typically include:
91%: Lecture
4%: Seminar
5%: 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.
Summer vacation
- Summer Research Placement 1
Autumn teaching
- Algebra
- Calculus of Several Variables
- Introduction to Probability
- Ordinary Differential Equations
Spring teaching
- Differential Equations with Modelling
- 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.
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 options.
Teaching
Teaching methods typically include:
72%: Lecture
21%: Seminar
7%: Practical
Assessment
Assessment methods typically include:
17%: Coursework
59%: Examination
1%: Practical
23%: 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.
Summer vacation
- Summer Research Placement 2
Autumn teaching
- Partial Differential Equations
Spring teaching
- 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
- Communicating STEM
- 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
- Researching STEM
- 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 choose options from a range of mathematical subjects. 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:
95%: Lecture
5%: Practical
Assessment
Assessment methods typically include:
10%: Coursework
44%: Examination
6%: Practical
40%: 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.
Summer vacation
- Summer Research Placement 3
All year
- MMath 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
- Data Science Research Models
- Financial Mathematics
- Functional Analysis
- Introduction to Mathematical Biology
- Linear Statistical Models
- Probability Models
Spring teaching
- Complex Analysis
- Dynamical Systems
- 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.
Research placements (each summer throughout this degree)
Each summer throughout your degree you can apply to do a research placement based at Sussex.
Research in the Department of Mathematics plays an important role in the current development of areas as diverse as:
- analysis and partial differential equations
- mathematical physics
- mathematics applied to biology
- numerical analysis and scientific computing
- probability and statistics.
On your research placement, you work on cutting-edge projects that contribute to the work of the research group you’re placed with.
These are a great way to gain practical experience of Mathematics research, and receive unique training for your future career. You’ll also receive funding to cover your living expenses during any placements you take.
Find out about other placements and internships
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
What I find most rewarding in teaching is seeing my students’ enthusiasm for learning and supporting their curiosity for a deeper understanding of Mathematics.”Dr Masoumeh Dashti
Senior Lecturer in Mathematics
A-level - contextual offer
AAA (AA in Mathematics and Further Mathematics)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels - contextual offer
Grades AA in A-levels plus Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate.