BSc Mathematics at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A three-year BSc in Mathematics with a flexible structure, offering pure mathematics, applied mathematics, or probability and statistics pathways in the final year. An optional placement year and study abroad are available.

Department: School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one covers calculus, algebra, modelling and data science, with Python, R and LaTeX skills. Year two adds core modules (Statistical Inference and Modelling, Differential Equations) and options such as Stochastic Modelling and Dynamics, Fluids and Relativity; the final year offers advanced options such as machine learning, number theory and cryptography, and financial mathematics.

Career pathways

Graduates work in finance and banking, data science and consultancy, computing and software development, public sector roles in healthcare and government, and teaching, at employers such as Aviva, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, HMRC, IBM, KPMG, NatWest, the NHS, PwC and Sky; many go on to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry): A Levels: AAA; including Maths. A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: AAB, including A in Maths + A in the EPQ; AAB, including A in Maths + B in A Level Further Maths. International Baccalaureate: 36, with 6 in HL Maths (Analysis and Approaches); 34, with 6 in HL Maths (Analysis and Approaches), and A in the Extended Essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in Engineering with Distinctions in all Maths units. BTEC Diploma: DD + A in A Level Maths. T Level: Not accepted. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: AAAAB + A in Maths. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: A + AA, including Maths. Access to HE Diploma: Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction (to include 12 Maths units), and 6 at Merit. Other requirements: We will give your application additional consideration if you have passed the Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP), STEP 2 or STEP 3, at grade 3 or above. We do not consider STEP results in place of a third A Level. Contextual (Access Sheffield) offer: A Levels AAB including A in Maths. English language (international applicants): GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,340 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee for year one Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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