Mathematics MSc

at University of Sussex

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

• Dissertation (Mathematics)

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 (L.7)

• Financial Mathematics (L.7)

• Functional Analysis (L.7)

• Introduction to Mathematical Biology

• Linear Statistical Models

• Measure and Integration (L.7)

• Partial Differential Equations

• Probability Models

• Programming in C++

• Programming through Python

• Topology and Advanced Analysis (L7)

Spring teaching

• Advanced Partial Differential Equations (L.7)
• Continuum Mechanics
• Cryptography (L.7)
• Dynamical Systems
• Financial Invest & Corp Risk Analysis
• Financial Portfolio Analysis
• Mathematical Fluid Mechanics (L7)
• Mathematical Models in Finance and Industry
• Monte Carlo Simulations
• Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations (L.7)
• Perturbation theory and calculus of variations
• Random processes (L.7)
• Statistical Inference (L.7)

Degree requirements    
You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.

Subject-specific requirements    
Your qualification should be in mathematics (including joint degrees) or in a subject with substantial mathematics content. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

IELTS (Academic)
Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

• Home students: £9,500 per year for full-time students
• Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,500 per year for full-time students
• International students: £18,975 per year for full-time students

Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.

Our graduates are well prepared to study for a PhD and for versatile jobs such as:

• data analyst
• software developer or engineer
• scientific researcher
• actuary
• investment banker
• quantitative analyst
• teacher.