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Physics with Astrophysics MPhys

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Apply physics and mathematics to explore the wider Universe. Uncover the latest discoveries and develop specialist skills with an integrated Masters year.

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Key information

4 years full time - ### Typical A-level offer

AAA - ### UCAS code

F3FM - ### Start date

September 2027 - ### Location

On campus - in person

Why choose this course at Sussex?

This integrated Masters course is perfect if you want to develop your skills in physics to gain a deeper understanding of the Universe. It’s particularly relevant if you’re interested in a career in research or industry.

You’ll gain a strong foundation in physics, mathematics and computation, while developing specialist knowledge in areas such as:

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside faculty at the forefront of astrophysics. Their work involves observing the electromagnetic signals from distant sources outside the Milky Way, all the way back to the light echo from the Big Bang. Their collaborations include the James Webb Space Telescope, ESA’s Euclid mission, the Simons Observatory and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument. This research directly influences your teaching.

You’ll join our friendly, supportive community. Lecturers operate an open-door policy, so you’ll always find help if you need it.

You’ll learn to analyse data, model complex systems and interpret astronomical observations. In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a year-long project that will take you to the frontiers of modern research. This advanced research will be in an area that inspires you, such as simulating galaxies or working with observation data from a telescope to decode the earliest moments of the universe.

Transferable skills gained include programming with Python, statistical analysis and advanced research skills. When you graduate, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to pursue a range of careers in academic research, data science, finance and programming.

MPhys or BSc?

We also offer this course as a three-year BSc. Find out about the benefits of an integrated Masters year.

How to apply

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You’ll study for this degree on our campus, joining our academics and fellow students. With in-person contact time, digitally supported educational resources, library collections and independent study, this course is designed to give you an inclusive education. Your learning experience may also include work placements, field trips, studying abroad and internationalisation experiences.

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Modules

### Your modules

#### Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

##### Autumn teaching

##### Spring teaching

### Your degree

In your first year, you’ll explore classical and modern physics. You’ll learn to work with large sets of data, study the mathematics needed to formulate physical laws and make predictions from them, and get to experiment in our teaching laboratories. You’ll also begin to explore topics in astrophysics and astronomy.

#### Teaching

Teaching methods typically include:

60%: Lecture\ 40%: Practical

#### Assessment

Assessment methods typically include coursework and examination.

#### Contact hours and workload

This year of study includes approximately 1,200 hours of work. This breaks down into about 420 hours of contact time and about 780 hours of independent study.

Engage and actively participate throughout your studies to get the most out of your course. - Year 2 at Sussex

### Your modules

#### Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

##### Autumn teaching

##### Spring teaching

#### Options

Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.

While it’s our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can’t be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.

##### Spring teaching

### Your degree

In Year 2, you’ll use your developing problem-solving skills to solve more complex issues. You’ll work on laboratory experiments or data analysis projects.

#### Teaching

Teaching methods typically include:

50%: Lecture\ 20%: Seminar\ 30%: Practical

#### Assessment

Assessment methods typically include coursework and examination.

#### Contact hours and workload

This year of study includes approximately 1,200 hours of work. This breaks down into about 320 hours of contact time and about 880 hours of independent study.

Engage and actively participate throughout your studies to get the most out of your course. - Experience Year

### Study abroad (optional)

Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career. Find out where your course could take you

If your application to study abroad is successful, you’ll have to meet the academic requirements at Sussex and also at the partner university. Find out more about studying abroad as a Sussex student

### Placement (optional)

To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can provide you with information and advice. If you’re successful in obtaining a placement, this will form part of your course.

Find out more about placements and internships

Recent Mathematical and Physical Sciences students have gone on placements at:

##### SEPnet Employer Programme

We are a core part of the SEPnet (South East Physics Network) consortium, which gives us links to universities and industries across the region. SEPnet’s Employer Programme creates opportunities for our students to apply for funded summer placements.

My research placement taught me new methods of study skills, teamwork skills, and it gave me a lot of insight into the topic.”Jussi Kuusisto\ Physics with Astrophysics MPhys

Please note that if you’re receiving – or applying for – USA federal Direct Loan funds, you can’t transfer to the version of your course with an optional study abroad period in any country or optional placement in the USA if the number of credits for the placement/internship exceeds 25% of the total credits for your course. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid - Year 3 at Sussex

### Your modules

#### Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

##### Autumn teaching

##### Spring teaching

#### Options

Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.

While it’s our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can’t be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.

##### Spring teaching

### Your degree

In Year 3, you’ll apply the knowledge you’ve gained to longer and more complex projects. You’ll cement your core physics knowledge with solid state, atomic and nuclear physics, and also take forward your own interests.

#### Teaching

Teaching methods typically include:

59%: Lecture\ 9%: Seminar\ 32%: Practical

#### Assessment

Assessment methods typically include coursework and examination.

#### Contact hours and workload

This year of study includes approximately 1,200 hours of work. This breaks down into about 420 hours of contact time and about 780 hours of independent study.

Engage and actively participate throughout your studies to get the most out of your course. - Year 4 at Sussex

### Your modules

#### Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

##### Autumn teaching

##### Autumn and spring teaching

#### Options

Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.

While it’s our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can’t be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.

##### Autumn teaching

##### Spring teaching

### Your degree

In your integrated Masters year, you’ll work at the forefront of research. You’ll take the lead on a self-directed project, supported by a supervisor. You’ll also choose options relevant to your project to support you in the discovery process.

#### Teaching

Teaching methods typically include:

52%: Lecture\ 48%: Practical

#### Assessment

Assessment methods typically include coursework, examination, practical work and written assessment.

#### Contact hours and workload

This year of study includes approximately 1,200 hours of work. This breaks down into about 300 hours of contact time and about 900 hours of independent study.

Engage and actively participate throughout your studies to get the most out of your course.

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Participating in the Award makes it easy and fun for you to get involved and make the most of university life.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown here.

Check back in January 2027 for more details of the modules running in the academic year 2027/28.

Find out more about studying Physics at Sussex, including astrophysics, theoretical physics and particle physics

How to apply

Our experts

I try to understand how the first stars and galaxies formed in the early universe. To do this I use both observations, mostly taken from the Hubble Space Telescope, and super-computer simulations.”Professor Stephen Wilkins\ Head of Department

Prof Christian Byrnes

Professor of Theoretical Cosmology

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Prof Ilian Iliev

Professor of Astrophysics

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Prof Antony Lewis

Professor of Cosmology

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Prof Jonathan Loveday

Professor of Astrophysics

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Dr Eva-Maria Mueller

Ernest Rutherford Fellow

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Prof Seb Oliver

Professor of Astrophysics

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Prof Kathy Romer

Professor of Astrophysics

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Prof David Seery

Professor of Cosmology

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Prof Robert E Smith

Professor of Cosmological Physics

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Prof Stephen Wilkins

Head of Department

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Careers

We are a core part of the SEPnet (South East Physics Network) consortium, which gives us links to universities and industries across the region. 

On your course, you’ll develop versatile and transferable skills. This prepares you for finding jobs in industry or academia. Many of our graduates go on to postgraduate research and PhD study. Others find graduate jobs in a diverse range of fields, including:

During your course, you’ll get dedicated careers and CV advice. With careers fairs, forums and a dedicated careers officer, we support your career development from day one. You’ll have opportunities to meet potential employers.

You’ll have a wide range of paid work opportunities within the Department – from teaching and research opportunities in the summer, to outreach roles throughout the year.

Where do our graduates work now?

Surveyed 15 months after finishing their courses, our recent graduates from the Department of Physics and Astronomy worked for employers including:

(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-2022) 

Working while you study

Our Careers and Entrepreneurship team can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work

Design your future at Sussex

Taking the next step in your career can feel daunting, but we’ll help you to explore, connect and flourish throughout your studies and beyond.

As a Sussex student, you’ll learn how to tackle real-world challenges and have access to tailored programmes of careers support:

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Entry requirements

A-level
Typical offer AAA
Contextual offer View contextual offer Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan
Subjects A-levels must include Mathematics and Physics.
GCSEs You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Extended Project Qualification 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 us

Additional UK qualifications

Access to HE Diploma
Subjects

Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects (including A-level mixes)
Typical offer M1, M1 and M2 If you have one A-level and two Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects we would expect you to have grade B at A-level and, M2 and M1 in two Pre-Us. If you have two A-levels and a Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subject we would normally expect you to have grades AB at A-level and M2 in the Pre-U.
Subjects You must have either Mathematics at A-level and Physics or as a Cambridge Pre-U Principal subjects.
GCSEs You should have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

International Baccalaureate
Typical offer 34 points overall from the full IB Diploma.
Subjects Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 6 and Higher level Physics. For entry, either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level will be accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels
Typical offer Grades AA in A-levels plus Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate.
Contextual offer View contextual offer Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan
Subjects A-levels must include Mathematics and Physics.
GCSEs You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

Scottish Highers
Typical offer AAAAA
Subjects Highers must include both Mathematics and Physics. Ideally, you will also have an Advanced Higher in Mathematics (grade A).

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced
Typical offer AAB-ABB from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels
Subjects A-levels must include Mathematics and Physics.
GCSEs You should have a broad range of GCSEs A*-C (9-4), including good grades in relevant subjects.

International Baccalaureate
Typical offer 34 points overall from the full IB Diploma.
Subjects Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 6 and Higher level Physics. For entry, either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level will be accepted.

European Baccalaureate
Typical offer Overall result of at least 80%
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics is essential (normally with a final grade of at least 8.5) and Higher level Physics.

Additional international qualifications

Australia
Typical offer Relevant state (Year 12) High School Certificate, and a score of 95% in the ATAR or UAI/TER/ENTER, or a Queensland OP of 2 or better.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Austria
Typical offer Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of 1.6 for first-year entry.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Belgium
Typical offer Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with a good overall average.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Bulgaria
Typical offer Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with excellent final-year scores (normally 5.5 overall with 6 in key subjects).
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential.

Canada
Typical offer Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 75% from 6 grade 12 U, U/C or M courses British Columbia Certificate of Graduation AAABB from 5 grade 12 courses We also recognise the High School Diploma from other provinces -including Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick- where we look for strong performance in grade 12 subjects, and the Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) from Quebec.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

China
Typical offer If you have the Goakao, we will consider applications for direct entry to first year. You would normally need an overall average of 75%, including required subjects. We are also pleased to consider applications if you are following a recognised International Foundation Year or you have one or more years of Higher Education in China at a recognised degree awarding institution. The Senior High School Graduation alone would not be sufficient for entry to our undergraduate degrees, but you may be eligible to apply for our International Foundation Year. If you successfully complete an International Foundation Year, you can progress on to a relevant undergraduate course at Sussex. Check which qualifications the International Study Centre accepts for the International Foundation Year.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Croatia
Typical offer Maturatna Svjedodžba with an overall score of 4.5
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Cyprus
Typical offer Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of 19/20 and above will be considered for first-year entry.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Czech Republic
Typical offer Maturita with a good overall average.
Subject-specific knowledge Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Denmark
Typical offer Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or Studentereksamen with an overall average of at least 7-10 on the new grading scale.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Finland
Typical offer Pass Ylioppilastutkinto with overall final result of at least EEMM
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

France
Typical offer French Baccalauréat with overall final result of at least 14/20.
Additional requirements You will need to be taking the science strand within the French Baccalaureat with a final result of at least 14/20 in Mathematics and Physics. Physics is desirable, but we will consider applicants on a case-by-case basis.

Germany
Typical offer German Abitur with an overall result of 1.8 or better.
Additional requirements You will need to achieve a final mark of at least 14/15 in Mathematics and Physics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Greece
Typical offer Apolytirion with an overall average of at least 19 will be considered for first-year entry. You must also have either Apolytirion pathway in Mathematics with a score of 19 or the Pan Hellenic in Mathematics with an overall score of 17. You will also need High score levels in Physics.
Additional requirements Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Hong Kong
Typical offer Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 5, 5, 4 from three subjects including two electives
Additional requirements You must have some advanced/higher level ability in Mathematics, and will need to complete both the Compulsory and Extended Mathematics components. Advanced/higher-level ability in Physics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Hungary
Typical offer Erettsegi/Matura with a good average of at least 55555.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

India
Typical offer Standard XII results for entry into 1st year (depending on board and course choice): - 70%-80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE) - 70%-80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) - 70%-80% Maharashtra HSC Higher Secondary Certificate - 70%-80% Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education - 70%-80% Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board - 70%-80% Telangana State Board of Secondary Education - 70%-80% Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Education - 80% Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education - 80% Bihar School Examination Board - 80% Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - 70% West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education We will also consider students for entry into our integrated foundation years with 60+%
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Iran
Typical offer Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years
Subject-specific knowledge Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Ireland
Typical offer Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) at H1,H1,H2,H2,H3.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics (H1) and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Israel
Typical offer For first year entry at least 80% (or 8/10) in at least 6 subjects, including one 5 unit subject, in one sitting of the Bagrut.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Italy
Typical offer Italian Diploma Di Maturità or Diploma Pass Di Esame Di Stato with a final Diploma mark of 85/100.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Japan
Typical offer Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years
Subject-specific knowledge Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Kazakhstan
Typical offer Applicants with Nazarbayev Intellectuals Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate may be considered. Thegrades in the offer will match the published A level requirements for each course.
Additional requirements Where courses have specific subject requirements, these will be expected to be studied at Advanced level.
Subject-specific knowledge Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Latvia
Typical offer Atestats par Visparejo videjo Izglitibu with very good grades in state exams.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Lithuania
Typical offer Brandos Atestatas including scores of 80-90% in at least three state examinations (other than English).
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Luxembourg
Typical offer Pass the Diplome de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires with 48 points overall
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Malaysia
Typical offer at least Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with grades of BBB, Matriculation with a least a grade of 3.0 or UEC with an overall average grade B4 (70%) from 6 subjects.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Netherlands
Typical offer Voorereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), normally with an average of at least 8.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Nigeria
Typical offer You are expected to have one of the following: - Higher National Diploma - One year at a recognised Nigerian University - Professional Diploma (Part IV) from the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria - Advanced Diploma You must also have a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English. Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years
Subject-specific knowledge Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Norway
Typical offer Norwegian Vitnemal Fra Den Videregaende Opplaering - Pass with an overall average of 4.5
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Pakistan
Typical offer You can apply for direct entry to Year 1 if you are completing at least two years of Bachelor degree studies. You'll normally need to complete a Foundation year after taking Intermediate Certificate or the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). You might choose one of our International Foundation Years at the International Study Centre on campus.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Poland
Typical offer Pass Matura with least 3 Extended level subjects including Mathematics in the 80th percentile.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Portugal
Typical offer Diploma de Ensino Secundario normally with an overall mark of 18/20.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Romania
Typical offer Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 8.7 including a score of 8 in Mathematics
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Russia
Typical offer Applicants who have good grades in the Attestat o Srednem Obrazovami (Certificate of Secondary Education) and who have successfully completed the first year of a Russian University degree, with a minimum GPA of 4.0, will be considered for admission to the first year of our bachelor’s degree courses.
Subject-specific knowledge Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Singapore
Typical offer A-levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas.
Subject-specific knowledge Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Slovakia
Typical offer Pass Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške (Maturita)  with an average grade of 1.5 from 4 subjects including Mathematics. Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Slovenia
Typical offer Secondary School Leaving Diploma or Matura with at least 25 points overall.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

South Africa
Typical offer National Senior Certificate with very good grades.
Subject-specific knowledge Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Spain
Typical offer Spanish Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) with an overall average result of at least 8.0
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics (8/10) and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Sri Lanka
Typical offer Sri Lankan A-levels.
Subject-specific knowledge Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Sweden
Typical offer Fullstandigt Slutbetyg/Högskoleförberedande Examen with a total of 2,500 credits to include A and B grades in the majority of subjects and to include grade A in Mathematics.
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Switzerland
Typical offer Federal Maturity Certificate.
Subject-specific knowledge Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Turkey
Typical offer We'll consider students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme, with a score of at least 4/5 or 80/100 in their final year, on a case by case basis for direct entry to year 1. Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

USA
Typical offer We look at your full profile taking into account everything you are studying, including the high school graduation diploma, Grade 12 GPA, SAT tests and/or ACT grades We are particularly interested in AP tests and would ideally like to see three good AP scores Advanced Placement Tests with scores of 5,5,4 in three subjects. If you have taken the SAT reasoning tests we'd normally expect a combined score of at least 1300. If you've taken the ACT we'd expect to see a composite score of at least 26
Additional requirements Evidence of existing academic ability in both Mathematics and Physics is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

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English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our language requirements

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IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

Other English language requirements

Proficiency tests

Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)

169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill

Check your Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE) qualification meets all of our language requirements

Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced.

We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.

You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill

Check your Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) qualification meets all of our language requirements

Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency.

We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.

You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.

Pearson (PTE Academic)

59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills.

Check your Pearson (PTE Academic) qualification meets all of our language requirements

Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic).

Please refer to our English language requirements above, and as listed for each of our undergraduate courses, to find the appropriate English level for the course you are applying for.

PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.

We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.

TOEFL (iBT)

80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.

Check your TOEFL qualification meets all of our language requirements

Find out more about TOEFL (iBT).

TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.

The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.

English language qualifications

AS/A-level (GCE)

Grade C or above in English Language.

Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English

GCE O-level

Grade C or above in English.

Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.

Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.

GCSE or IGCSE

Grade C or above in English as a First Language (grade 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).

Grade B or above in English as a Second Language (grade 6 or above in GCSE from 2017).

Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate

If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.

If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.

Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)

The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%

Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70% or Grade 3

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

English A or English B at grade 5 or above.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Grades A – C in English

Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 119/GCE O-level

If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-5 in English Language.

If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.

The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).

West African Senior School Certificate

Grades 1-6 in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).

Country exceptions

Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries

If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirements. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.

You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.

Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.

List of exempt countries

** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.

English language support

If you don’t meet the English language requirements for your degree, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course

Additional admissions information
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) for international students Yes. Find out more about ATAS clearance on the Student Hub.
Transfers into Year 2 Yes. Find out more about transferring into Year 2 of this course. We don’t accept transfers into the third or final year.

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