Economics (with a professional placement year) BSc (Hons)

Entry Requirements:

UK Requirements:

• A-levels: Typical offer is ABB.
• GCSEs: Must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B).
Applicants with grade 5 in Maths will be considered if they are taking A-level Accounting, Business, Chemistry, Economics, Maths, Physics, Psychology, an LIBF Diploma in Financial Studies or Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths (grade B). AAT accounting qualifications can be used as an alternative to the grade 6 GCSE Maths requirement. Applicants should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A -C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): The EPQ is taken into account when considering applications and can be useful in the summer when results are released if applicants have narrowly missed the conditions of their offer.
The EPQ is not routinely included in the conditions of the offer, but alternative conditions that include the EPQ are sometimes offered.
• Other UK qualifications:
Contextual offers are available.
• Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects (including A-level mixes): Typical offer is M1 M2 M2.
If applicants have one A-level and two Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, they are expected to have grade A at A-level and M2 and M2 in two Pre-Us. If they have two A-levels and a Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subject, they are normally expected to have grades AB at A-level and M2 in Pre-U.
• International Baccalaureate: Typical offer is 32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level: Typical offer is Grade B in A-level and Distinction, Distinction in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma.
Contextual offers are available.
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels: Typical offer is Grades BB in A-levels and Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate.
Contextual offers are available.
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma): Typical offer is DDD.
Contextual offers are available. Subjects should be business-related.
• Scottish Highers: Typical offer is AABBB.
Applicants will need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics at grade B.
• T Level: Typical offer is a Pass T-Level with an overall grade of Distinction including grade B in the Core Component.
Contextual offers are available. Subjects should be Accounting, Finance, Management and Administration, Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services, Digital Production, Design and Development, Science, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced: Typical offer is ABB from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels.

International Requirements:

• Australia: Typical offer is a relevant state (Year 12) High School Certificate, and 88% or better in the ATAR or UAI/TER/ENTER, or a Queensland OP of 4 or better.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Austria: Typical offer is Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of between 2.0 or better for first-year entry.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Belgium: Typical offer is Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with a good overall average of 65% or more.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Bulgaria: Typical offer is Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with excellent final-year scores (normally 5.5 overall with 6 in key subjects).
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Canada: Typical offer is Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 75% from 6 grade 12 U, U/C or M courses.
British Columbia Certificate of Graduation AABBB from 5 grade 12 courses. The High School Diploma from other provinces (including Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick) is also recognized, where strong performance in grade 12 subjects is expected. The Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) from Quebec is also accepted. Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• China: If applicants have the Goakao, they will be considered for direct entry to first year.
They would normally need an overall average of 75%, including required subjects. Applications are also considered if applicants are following a recognized International Foundation Year or have one or more years of Higher Education in China at a recognized degree awarding institution. Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Croatia: Typical offer is Maturatna Svjedodžba with an overall score of 4.2.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Cyprus: Typical offer is Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of 18.5/20.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Czech Republic: Typical offer is Maturita with a very good overall average.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Denmark: Typical offer is Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or Studentereksamen with an overall average of at least 7 on the new grading scale.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Finland: Typical offer is a Pass Ylioppilastutkinto with an overall final result of EMMM or better.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• France: Typical offer is French Baccalauréat with an overall final result of 13/20.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Germany: Typical offer is German Abitur with an overall result of 2.0 or better.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Greece: Typical offer is Apolytirion with an overall average of 18.5.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Hong Kong: Typical offer is Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 5, 4, 4 from three subjects including two electives.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics; they will need a score of 3 in Core Mathematics.
• Hungary: Typical offer is Erettsegi/Matura with a good average of at least 55544.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• India: Typical offer is Standard XII results: 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE), 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE), 80% HSC Higher Secondary Certificate (Maharashtra).
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Iran: Where direct entry is unsuitable, applicants will be automatically considered for one of the Foundation Years.
• Ireland: Typical offer is Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) at H1,H2,H2,H3,H3.
Applicants must have at least grade O3 in Mathematics.
• Israel: Typical offer is at least 80% (or 8/10) in at least 6 subjects, including one 5 unit subject, in one sitting of the Bagrut.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Italy: Typical offer is Italian Diploma Di Maturità or Diploma Pass Di Esame Di Stato with a final Diploma mark of 81/100.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Japan: Where direct entry is unsuitable, applicants will be automatically considered for one of the Foundation Years.
• Latvia: Typical offer is Atestats par Visparejo videjo Izglitibu with very good grades in state exams.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Lithuania: Typical offer is Brandos Atestatas including scores of 80% in at least three state examinations (other than English).
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Luxembourg: Typical offer is a Pass the Diplome de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires with 46 points overall.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Malaysia: Typical offer is Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with grades of ABB - BBB, Matriculation with a least a grade of 3.0 or UEC with an overall average grade B3 (75%).
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics. Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Nigeria: Applicants are expected to have one of the following: Higher National Diploma, one year at a recognized Nigerian University, Professional Diploma (Part IV) from the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria, Advanced Diploma.
They must also have a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English. Where direct entry is unsuitable, applicants will be automatically considered for one of the Foundation Years. Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Norway: Typical offer is Norwegian Vitnemal Fra Den Videregaende Opplaering - Pass with an overall average of 4.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Pakistan: Applicants can apply for direct entry to Year 1 if they are completing at least two years of Bachelor degree studies.
They will normally need to complete a Foundation year after taking Intermediate Certificate or the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Poland: Typical offer is a Pass Matura with at least 3 Extended level subjects in the 75th percentile.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Portugal: Typical offer is Diploma de Ensino Secundario normally with an overall mark of 17/20.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Romania: Typical offer is Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 8.5.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Russia: 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 the bachelor’s degree courses.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Singapore: Typical offer is A-levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Slovakia: Typical offer is a Pass Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške (Maturita) with an average above 1.8 from 4 subjects.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Slovenia: Typical offer is Secondary School Leaving Diploma or Matura with at least 23 points overall.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• South Africa: Typical offer is National Senior Certificate with very good grades.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Spain: Typical offer is Spanish Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) with an overall average result of 8.0.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Sri Lanka: Typical offer is Sri Lankan A-levels.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Sweden: Typical offer is Fullstandigt Slutbetyg/Högskoleförberedande Examen with a total of 2,500 credits to include B grades in the majority of subjects.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Switzerland: Typical offer is Federal Maturity Certificate.
Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• Turkey: Applicants who have taken the Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme, with a score of at least 4/5 or 80/100 in their final year, will be considered on a case by case basis for direct entry to year 1.
Where direct entry is unsuitable, applicants will be automatically considered for one of the Foundation Years. Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.
• USA: The University considers the applicant's full profile, including the High School Graduation Diploma, Grade 12 GPA, SAT tests and subject tests and/or ACT grades and AP tests.
They expect to see a combination of these qualifications. Alongside the High School Graduation Diploma, they would ideally like to see 3 good AP scores with either a combined SAT test score (evidence-based reading and writing and mathematics) of 1300, or a combined ACT score of 26. They also accept a combination of any 3 AP tests and SAT subject test where a score of 600 in an SAT subject test can be substituted for an AP test. If applying for a degree with an A level subject requirement in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology, applicants will normally need to hold an AP test in that subject. They also accept college level 3-credit courses in academic subjects as the equivalent of a UK A Level on a case by case basis. These can be combined with AP tests and or SAT subject tests. An Associate degree with a GPA of 3.0 will meet the entry requirements for year 1. Students who have a High School Diploma and SAT or ACT tests only would be eligible to apply for the Foundation Year. Applicants must have a good level of Mathematics.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component.
IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. Applicants cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. The score must be valid when they begin their Sussex course. The University accepts IELTS One Skills Retake, but does not accept IELTS Online.
• Other English language requirements:
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE):
169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill. The CAE test should normally have been taken within two years before the start of the course. Applicants 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.
The CPE test should normally have been taken within two years before the start of the course. Applicants cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.
• Pearson (PTE Academic): 59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills.
PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Applicants cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. The score must be valid when they begin their Sussex course.
• TOEFL (iBT): 80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.
TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Applicants cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. The score must be valid when they begin their Sussex course. The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.
• AS/A-level (GCE): Grade C or above in English Language.
• GCE O-level: Grade C or above in English.
• 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.
• 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:

If applicants are a national of one of the countries listed below, or if they have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, they will normally meet the English requirements. Qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes. Applicants are normally expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting their course at Sussex.

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Australia
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Canada
• Dominica
• Grenada
• Guyana
• Ireland
• Jamaica
• New Zealand
• St Kitts and Nevis
• St Lucia
• St Vincent and the Grenadines
• Trinidad and Tobago
• United Kingdom
• USA

Canada:

Applicants 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.