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Mathematics (research placement)

MMath · University of Sussex · 4 years

Mathematics (research placement)

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University of Sussex

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£28,000
SATISFACTION94%
CONTINUATION88%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS65%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 47% of the work its graduates go into (High).

About this course

Mathematics is the language of pattern, structure and logical necessity, and studying it at degree level develops a quality of thinking that is rare and consistently in demand. At the University of Sussex this four-year programme, which includes a foundation year and a research placement, is designed to show how mathematical thinking can be applied to real-world problems while also developing the theoretical foundations that make those applications possible. The research placement embedded in the programme gives you the opportunity to work alongside mathematicians on active research, experiencing first-hand what mathematical inquiry looks like at the frontier. The foundation year builds your mathematical foundations and academic confidence before the main degree begins, making the programme accessible to motivated students who benefit from additional preparation. Across the following th

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

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  • 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).