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Mathematics and Statistics - MMath (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Master of Mathematics - MMath (Hons)

  • Location

    Sheffield Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

In a career as a statistics researcher, you can help solve problems in areas ranging from banking to healthcare. You’ll be trained to use the tools and software professional statisticians use and complete a major research project in your final year.This course is designed to prepare you for a career as a statistics researcher, where you can help solve problems in areas ranging from banking and finance to healthcare and medicine. You’ll be trained to use the tools and software professional statisticians use and complete a major research project in your final year.We have a small but focused number of modules in the first year, that cover all the essentials you’ll need for the rest of your degree. You will start to develop programming skills using Python and R, which can be applied to lots of jobs that involve data. You’ll learn to use the typesetting software LaTeX, which mathematicians and statisticians use to present their work.In your second year, you’ll continue to build a powerful toolbox of mathematical techniques. You’ll also learn how to apply your statistics knowledge to increasingly complex problems through statistical modelling and computer simulations. There are optional modules on topics including algebra, mechanics and fluids.Optional placement year, Study abroad

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£ 25,540per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Mathematics

    23rd out of 65 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 244
    164 67%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    31st

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    26th

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