Course summary

Preparation for a career in research, whether you want to work on solutions to abstract mathematics problems or apply your problem solving skills to challenges in industry. In your final year, you’ll complete a major research project. Tackle some of the most intriguing maths problems, and develop the advanced tools you’ll need to tackle real-world problems in a logical, analytical way. Whether your passion is solving abstract research problems, or you like the idea of applying those same skills to data science or maybe finance, a Mathematics MMath at the University of Sheffield is the right place to begin. Year one is the essentials – calculus, algebra, modelling, data science – and you work with your personal tutor to hone your problem solving abilities and develop the broader career skills that all employers value. We’ll take you into the world of techniques that are used to understand the spread of infectious disease and climate change. And in your second year, you’ll add to your growing toolbox, developing programming skills using Python and R, and learning to present your work as a professional mathematician using LaTeX. The second half of your degree is yours to shape from optional modules, following your interests, and laying down the knowledge and experience you need to follow your chosen career path. In year four, you’ll investigate a real-world or pure maths problem of your choice, alongside an active researcher – collaborating with mathematicians who are advancing the field. Together, we’ll mould you into a candidate that would be prized in academia, or any graduate position you choose. Why study this course?

• Top 10 in the UK for mathematics: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

• Build connections and a career: Opt to spend a full year on a work placement. Our students have secured placements with a range of organisations, including Intel, the Met Office, HSBC, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, and the Civil Service.

• Summer research placements: Gain research experience through the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience or Undergraduate Research Internship schemes.