BSc Mathematics (with a foundation year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics, covering foundational and advanced mathematical concepts. Core topics include Statistics. The programme begins with a Foundation Year for students whose qualifications do not meet standard entry requirements. Successful completion of the Foundation Year allows progression to a range of BSc degrees, with the possibility of studying at MMath level depending on performance.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 31%
- South East: 56%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Mathematics A
- Further Mathematics A
- Statistics and Decision Mathematics
- Foundation Mathematics B
- Further Mathematics B
- Project (FY Maths)
- Academic Development for Business and Economics 1
- Arabic Beginners A
- British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 1A
- Business in Society
- Chinese Beginners A
- French Beginners A
- German Beginners A
- Italian Beginners A
- Japanese Beginners A
- Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics: Maths
- Spanish Beginners A
- Academic Development for Business and Economics 2
- Arabic Beginners B
- British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 1B
- Business in Action
- Chinese Beginners B
- French Beginners B
- German Beginners B
- Italian Beginners B
- Japanese Beginners B
- Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics: Statistics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics (with a foundation year) at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £55,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics (with a foundation year) at University of Sussex?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics (with a foundation year) at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics (with a foundation year) at University of Sussex accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
Does BSc Mathematics (with a foundation year) at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics (with a foundation year) at University of Sussex?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.