Mathematics MMath

at University of Sussex

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 2022/23. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to COVID-19, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of 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 below.

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
• Discrete Mathematics
• Fundamentals of Mathematics
• Linear Algebra 1

Spring teaching

• Analysis 2
• Computational Mathematics
• Linear Algebra 2
• Number Theory

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

• Algebra
• Calculus of Several Variables
• Introduction to Probability
• Ordinary Differential Equations

Spring teaching

• Differential Equations with Modelling
• Numerical Analysis
• Probability and Statistics
• Real Analysis

Year 3

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.

Year 4

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 and spring teaching

• MMath Project

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer    
34 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

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 
Overall result of at least 80%

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

• Select your country
• 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, digital media, teaching, engineering and healthcare.