International Foundation Year in Business, Humanities, Science and Engineering (2-Term), Leading to Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mathematics Study Group - University of Sussex International Study Centre, UK

The International Foundation Year is a university preparation programme designed to improve your English language and academic skills. The pathway programme will help you transition into university learning.

After successful completion, providing you meet the entry requirements, you can progress to the first year of your undergraduate degree at the University. The skills you develop mean you can achieve success in all your ventures; in your degree, in your career and in the world. In 2023, 94% of students who completed their International Foundation Year at the University of Sussex International Study Centre were offered a place at the University of Sussex.

Who is this programme for?

The University of Sussex International Foundation Year in Business, Humanities, Science and Engineering is suitable for students who do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry to an undergraduate degree at Sussex or who would like some extra support.

You will study a combination of core and subject-specific modules that focus on teaching you the English language, study skills, employability and academic areas most relevant to your chosen degree at Sussex. The teaching styles on this course mirror those at the University, so you will be familiar with Sussex's learning styles before you even start your degree.

Leading to: Mathematics BSc (Hons)

How can mathematics help us understand the dynamics of infectious diseases? Or how an idea circulates on social media? Or the behaviour of queues? We’ll show you how mathematics solves real-world problems. You’ll work with experts whose research is having an impact – from forecasting local outbreaks of COVID, to predicting floods.

In your first year, you learn how to derive and prove fundamental results in calculus. You then build on your existing knowledge and discover new aspects of the subject including:

• Mathematical biology
• Cryptography
• Probability
• Financial mathematics
• Partial differential equations.

This course is flexible, so you can focus on what fascinates you while gaining a strong foundation in core mathematics. You’ll develop your analytical and modelling skills using industry-standard software such as MATLAB, Python and R.

Our Department is a close-knit community, and you’ll get to know your lecturers on an individual basis. Their dedication and support will help you to get the most from your degree. Academic advisors support you every step of the way and you’ll have lots of opportunities to engage with potential employers. You’ll also have a dedicated careers advisor.

During your studies, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills employers want. You’ll gain experience in analysing large data sets, problem solving, coding, and team working. Our graduates have gone to work in roles such as:

• Business analyst
• Data engineer
• Associate auditor
• Software developer
• Game designer
• Statistician.