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MSc Mathematics at University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

One-year MSc offering advanced optional modules across pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics, with a dissertation supervised by an active researcher on a real-world or pure mathematics problem.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Research Skills in Mathematics (15 credits) and a Dissertation (60 credits); students take 105 credits of options such as Machine Learning, Financial Mathematics, Mathematical Biology, Generalised Linear Models, Time Series, General Relativity, Number Theory and Bayesian Statistics.

Career pathways

Research, finance and consultancy, data science, healthcare, computing and public administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in Mathematics. IELTS 6.5 overall (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent for international applicants. No references or supporting statement are required.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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