**About the course**
If you want to learn how to apply mathematics to solve real-world economic issues, this course is for you. You'll learn from experts shaping global policy - our staff are world-renowned leaders in development economics, international trade, and environment and energy.
You explore the relationship between mathematical modelling and economics. You study topics including:
- financial mathematics
- probability models
- economic policy on a macro and micro level.
To support your career development, you use industry-standard software (such as MATLAB and SAS) to develop analytical and modelling skills. Our close partnerships with local organisations give you invaluable industry insights and opportunities.
**Accreditation**
This degree is accredited to meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
**MMath or BSc?**
We also offer this course as a four-year MMath.
**About Sussex**
Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better.
Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries.
**Location**
We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast.
We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away.
With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study.
Course Details - Modules
See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
G1L1
Institution code:
S90
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
ABC with grade A in Mathematics or ACC (for applicants taking both Mathematics and Further Mathematics) with a grade A in Mathematics
You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Highers must include Mathematics, grade A.
If you are taking Scottish Advanced Highers we would normally ask for ABB including Mathematics.
Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 21-24 credits at Distinction
You will need A-level Mathematics, grade A, in addition to the Access to HE Diploma.
We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk
This score should be from the full IB Diploma.
Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 5.
For entry in 2021, either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level will be accepted.
In addition to the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma, you will need an A-level in Mathematics, grade A.
You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
Including at least 5.5 in each component.
PTE Academic
59.0
Including at least 59 in all four skills.
TOEFL (iBT)
80.0
TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.
