MMath Mathematics with Finance
About this course
MMath in Mathematics and Accounting and Finance, covering financial analysis and pure and applied mathematics. Students complete an advanced research project in the fourth year and have the option to undertake a professional placement year with an external company. The programme includes instruction in Python and R.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB, including grade A in Mathematics. IB: 34 points
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What students say
Based on about 226 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 180 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 49 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 19%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 31%
- Administrative occupations: 18%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 17%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 50%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 57%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Foundation course: 11%
- A degree: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 18%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
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. 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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MMath Mathematics with Finance at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £51,500. The £40,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of MMath Mathematics with Finance at University of Sussex do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MMath Mathematics with Finance at University of Sussex?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MMath Mathematics with Finance at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is MMath Mathematics with Finance 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. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
Does MMath Mathematics with Finance 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 MMath Mathematics with Finance at University of Sussex?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.