Mathematics with Finance BSc (Hons)

at University of Sussex

Year 1

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

• Linear Algebra 1

• Principles of Finance

Spring teaching

• Analysis 2

• Computational Mathematics

• Financial Institutions and Markets

• Linear Algebra 2

Year 2

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

• Ordinary Differential Equations

• Theory of Investments

Spring teaching

• Corporate and International Finance

• Numerical Analysis

• Probability and Statistics

• Real Analysis

Year 3

Options

You 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 (L.6)

• Financial Mathematics (L.6)

• Financial Risk Management

• Functional Analysis (L.6)

• Introduction to Mathematical Biology

• Linear Statistical Models

• Mathematical Research Project Autumn

• Measure and Integration (L.6)

• Partial Differential Equations

• Probability Models

• Topology and Advanced Analysis (L6)

• Valuation of Companies and Cash Flow Generating Assets

Spring teaching

• Advanced Partial Differential Equations (L.6)

• Continuum Mechanics

• Cryptography (L.6)

• Dynamical Systems

• Financial Derivatives

• International Financial Management

• Mathematical Fluid Mechanics (L6)

• Mathematical Research Project

• Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations (L.6)

• Perturbation theory and calculus of variations

• Random processes (L.6)

• Statistical Inference (L.6)

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

30 -32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

Subjects    

Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 5.

European Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

Overall result of at least 75% to 77%.

Additional requirements    

Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential (normally with a final grade of at least 8.0).

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Home students: £9,250 per year

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,250 per year

International students: £18,500 per year

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 plenty of opportunities to develop 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, banking and investment, risk analysis and insurance.