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Mathematics MSc

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our Mathematics MSc gives you the freedom to choose from a variety of advanced lecture modules across pure and applied mathematics. From algebra, geometry and topology, to the ways that mathematics can be used in finance or studies of nature, our flexible one-year course is designed to help you build the foundations for a successful career.Throughout our Mathematics MSc, you’ll have opportunities to improve your problem solving and presentation skills, and learn how to create persuasive and logical arguments. You'll develop your understanding of the areas you're most interested in through our individually tailored, directed reading module. Our informal specialist lectures, which have smaller class sizes, allow you to have closer interactions with staff and students. You'll also be supported through regular meetings with your academic supervisor.You'll gain valuable mathematics research experience by working with an experienced mathematician on a dissertation topic of your choice. Recent topics include:Goedel’s Incompleteness TheoremGeometry of groups, Amenability and the Banach-Tarski paradoxSynchronised ChaosAnalysis of stochastic differential equations

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 29,190per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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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