Masters courses in mathematics and statistics

Our research and teaching explores topics across pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and probability and statistics. Our courses are designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed for a range of careers spanning finance and consultancy, data science, programming, and healthcare.

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Interested in postgraduate taught study? Register your interest in studying at Sheffield or attend an online event throughout the year to find out what makes studying here special.

Mathematics MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Build the foundations for a successful career by exploring the topics across pure and applied mathematics that align to your interests and goals.

Mathematical and Theoretical Physics MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Work with experts to tackle some of the biggest ideas in science and expand your understanding of advanced mathematical tools.

Statistics MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year 2 years 3 years Full-time Part-time Distance learning
  • Accredited

Develop the skills and knowledge a professional statistician needs to solve problems across a range of career paths.

  • Funding available

Statistics with Financial Mathematics MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year 2 years 3 years Full-time Part-time Distance learning
  • Accredited

Develop your understanding of a variety of statistical techniques and explore mathematical concepts, models and tools used in the finance industry.

  • Funding available

Statistics Graduate Certificate

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 9 months Part-time Distance learning

Develop your background knowledge of mathematics, probability and statistical theory, with the opportunity to progress onto our MSc Statistics course.

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Artificial Intelligence for Science MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Broaden your understanding of cutting-edge topics in artificial intelligence and learn how to apply these methods to scientific problems across a variety of research fields.

Science Communication MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Science can change the world - but only if people understand it. Taught by experts across science and journalism, we’ll train you to use key media technology to effectively communicate science to (and for) the public, the media, business and beyond.

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International postgraduate taught scholarships

We're offering scholarships worth up to £3,000 to international students joining the University to study a taught masters programme in September 2026.

Apply now to join us in September and check if you're eligible