Course summary

Tailor your degree to your interests and career goals with our BSc Mathematics course. Explore the topics that are important to you and gain the fundamental knowledge that every mathematician needs for a successful career. This three-year BSc Mathematics course will give you the advanced problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge you’ll need for a successful career. Tackle some of the most intriguing maths problems with the freedom to explore different areas of maths. In your first year you’ll focus on fundamental mathematical concepts. You’ll cover essential topics such as calculus, algebra, modelling and data science. You’ll hone your problem solving abilities, 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 develop your skill set further. In addition to core modules, you’ll have the chance to explore the areas of mathematics that are important to you, through optional modules covering topics such as algebraic structures, special relativity and stochastic modelling. The final year of your degree is yours to shape through either a pure mathematics, applied mathematics, or probability and statistics pathway. You can choose to complement or replace one of these pathways with our mathematics and statistics project and skills module. You’ll also be able to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals through more in-depth optional modules, such as machine learning and financial mathematics, which will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your career. 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.