BSc Mathematics
About this course
BSc in Mathematics BSc, a Mathematics degree focused on foundational and advanced mathematical concepts. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Communication & Writing, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can tailor their studies to individual career goals across the duration of the programme. The first year covers core foundations through Introduction to University Mathematics, Geometry, Matrices and Multivariate Calculus, Foundations of Pure Mathematics, and Probability and Data Science, alongside optional choices in investigation skills and modelling. The second year progresses with Core Mathematics I, Core Mathematics II, Statistical Inference and Modelling, and Differential equations, with further options in abstract algebra, stochastic modelling, and Python-based scientific data processing. The final year centres on the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Projects and Professional Skills module, complemented by a wide array of specialised optional modules covering topology, financial stochastic processes, medical statistics, quantum theory, and machine learning.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA IB: 36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths; 34, with 6 in Higher Level Maths, and A in the Extended Essay
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Mathematics (G100) at the University of Sheffield for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 40%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Other Educational Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 31%
- East Midlands: 17%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 17%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to University Mathematics
- Geometry, Matrices and Multivariate Calculus
- Foundations of Pure Mathematics
- Probability and Data Science
- Mathematical Investigation Skills
- Mathematical modelling
- You can also select 20 credits of Languages for All modules.
- Core Mathematics I
- Core Mathematics II
- Statistical Inference and Modelling
- Differential equations
- Algebra
- Stochastic Modelling
- Dynamics, Fluids and Relativity
- Scientific Data Processing and Python
- You can also select 20 credits of Languages for All modules.
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences Projects and Professional Skills
- Metric Spaces, Topology and Measure
- Fields and Galois Theory
- Stochastic Processes and Finance
- Medical and Actuarial Statistics
- Bayesian and Computational Inference
- Time Series and Generalised Linear Models
- Mathematical Physics and Analytical Dynamics
- Quantum Theory and Electrodynamics
- Mathematical Biology
- Waves and Fluid Dynamics
- Game Theory and Optimisation
- Combinatorics and Graph Theory
- Number Theory and Cryptography
- Geometry, Knots and Surfaces
- Machine Learning
- Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme in Mathematics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £53,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics at University of Sheffield do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics at University of Sheffield?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 162 UCAS points.
Does BSc Mathematics at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics at University of Sheffield?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.