Course summary
This flexible course gives you the freedom to explore lots of different areas of maths or tailor your course to your own interests. Once you’ve mastered the essentials, you’ll be able to choose from a wide variety of options. Tackle some of the most intriguing maths problems, with the freedom to explore lots of different areas of maths or tailor your course to your own interests. 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 BSc at the University of Sheffield is the best place to start. 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. You will also develop programming skills using Python and R, and learn to present your work as a professional mathematician using LaTeX. In your second year, you'll add to your growing toolbox of skills. We’ll take you into the world of techniques that are used to understand the spread of infectious disease and climate change. The last year 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. Why study this course?
- Leading maths research - 96% of our research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent, according to the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
- Real-world problem solving - research unanswered questions, from the most abstract research in areas like algebraic geometry and number theory, to the calculations behind animal movements and black holes.
- Everyone is welcome - there’s a place at Sheffield for everyone who enjoys mathematics. Find a warm welcome at our active student society (SUMS), regular maths challenges and a dedicated LGBT+ student group for maths students.
- Set up for a successful career - careers and employability skills are built into our maths degree programmes. We organise regular events and networking opportunities with employers like Goldman Sachs, Unilever, and the NHS, who hire our graduates to solve problems.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G100
- Institution code:
- S18
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Scottish Advanced Higher - A
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - B
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H3
To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Other
We will give your application additional consideration if you have passed the Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP) at grade 3 or above or the Test of Mathematics for University Admissions (TMUA) at grade 5 or above
English language requirements
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: 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
English language requirements for undergraduates
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN