Prospective undergraduates: frequently asked questions
Application and admissions procedure
What are the A-level entry requirements? For up-to-date guidelines on our entry requirements visit the page below.
I'm not doing A-levels: what kind of offer can I expect? See the details on our entry requirements page.
Is it necessary to have done Further Maths? It is certainly not necessary to have done Further Maths, but it is definitely useful, and if you have the opportunity, we would recommend that you consider taking it. However, it should be stressed that the first year courses are designed for students who have done A-level Mathematics but have not studied the subject beyond that level.
Is it necessary to have done Mechanics or Statistics? No, the first year courses in these subjects assume no previous knowledge and start from scratch.
Do I have to do STEP papers? No.
What dual degrees are available? We offer many dual degrees; a complete list is given on the web page for dual degrees.
I can't come to the open days that you have offered me. What should I do? Contact the admissions secretary (telephone 0114 222 3802) and we'll sort something out.
email : Admissions secretary
I am disabled: how will this affect the procedure? Get in touch with us: we can let you know what mechanisms are in place to support you, and we can arrange for you to talk to Student Services when you come to an open day. In the mean-time you can look at the University's Information for Disabled/Dyslexic Students.
Information for Disabled/Dyslexic Students
Living in Sheffield
Do I have to have a car to live in Sheffield? Definitely not! There is an excellent public transport system of buses and trams in Sheffield. The University is near the centre of Sheffield and lots of students live within walking distance.
I want to play hockey/football/korfball/etc. What facilities are there at the University? The University has great sporting facilities. Have a look at the Sports Centre webpages, and the Student Union webpages.
Am I guaranteed accommodation? Check out the University's accommodation guarantee.
New undergraduates and the guarantees scheme
Why study at the University of Sheffield? Follow the link below.
After Sheffield
What kind of job can I get with a maths degree? Various kinds. A mathematical degree equips you with an ability to think clearly and logically, which appeals to many types of employers. However, a more concrete answer is given on our careers page where we describe what jobs recent Sheffield maths graduates have gone into.
Other Questions
I can't find a satisfactory answer to my question. What do I do? Consult the University FAQs and if you still can't find the answer email us.
email : Admissions secretary