Program Overview

Mathematics MSc

The Mathematics MSc course at the University of Sheffield offers students the freedom to choose from a variety of advanced modules across pure and applied mathematics. This one-year full-time course is designed to help students build the foundations for a successful career in areas such as finance, consultancy, data science, computing, public administration, and research.

Course Description

The course gives students the opportunity to explore topics across pure and applied mathematics that align with their interests and goals. Strong mathematical skills open all kinds of doors, and through this course, students will develop the knowledge and experience needed for roles spanning finance and consultancy, data science, computing, public administration, research, and education.

Modules

A selection of modules is available each year, including:

• Research Skills in Mathematics
• Dissertation
• Special Topics
• Machine Learning
• Financial Mathematics
• Further Topics in Mathematical Biology
• Probability with Measure Theory
• Topics in Mathematical Physics
• Algebraic Topology
• Analytical Dynamics and Classical Field Theory
• Stochastic Processes and Finance
• Directed Reading in Mathematics

Teaching and Assessment

Students will be taught through lectures and one-on-one project meetings with a supervisor. Assessment will be in a variety of ways, including coursework, examinations, and a dissertation.

Career Prospects

Employers hire graduates from this course because of their ability to analyze problems and reach solutions in a clear, precise, and logical way. Graduates have been hired by a variety of employers, such as BAE Systems, Barclays, Dell, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, IBM, Lloyds, PwC, Unilever, the Civil Service, and the NHS.

School

The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences is leading the way with groundbreaking research and innovative teaching. The school focuses on a variety of topics, from the most abstract questions in number theory to the calculations helping to understand climate change.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a 2:1 undergraduate honors degree in Mathematics. The university also considers a wide range of international qualifications.

Fees and Funding

• Home (2026 annual fee): £12,680
• Overseas (2026 annual fee): £29,190

Save on Your Course Fees

Overseas fee-paying students joining in September 2026 will automatically receive a £3,000 tuition fee discount. Sheffield graduates could save up to £2,500 on their postgraduate taught course fees.