Mathematics and Philosophy BSc (Hons)

Sheffield is among the Russell Group top ten for research output in mathematics, so you can expect to encounter concepts that will expand your horizons. Our expertise covers a lot of ground, including scientific programming and practical and applied statistics.You will spend roughly half your time in the Department of Philosophy, where you have the freedom to design your own curriculum. There are no compulsory modules. But the department covers an unusually wide range of topics, including courses on major figures such as Aristotle, Descartes and Hegel.Our graduates continue to surprise us, pursuing careers in everything from advertising to weather forecasting. Many go into finance, as accountants or actuaries, with firms like KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Other employers include GCHQ, British Airways and the European Space Agency.