Masters student profiles

We asked some of our students to share their experiences of studying mathematics and statistics at the University of Sheffield.

The course offered great flexibility in fields of mathematics I had not yet seen

Bradley Ashley Mathematics MSc

Bradley came to the University of Sheffield to do the Mathematics MSc, which prepared him for a PhD in pure mathematics.

Compared to other universities, the Mathematical and Theoretical Physics course at Sheffield offered a lot more freedom of choice

Alice Cullen Mathematical and Theoretical Physics MSc

Alice worked on a quantum information project while completing her masters, which led to a PhD here at Sheffield.

Using my statistics skills to deliver government projects

Edisa Livingstone Statistics MSc

Edisa secured a place on the Civil Service Statistical Fast Stream after her masters degree in statistics.

The course enabled me to conduct research in the field I am most interested in

Phattharaporn Singkanipa Mathematical and Theoretical Physics MSc

Phattharaporn followed her masters degree with a role as a quantum scientist in Singapore, and is now doing her PhD in quantum computing at the University of Southern California.

"This MSc course has equipped me with not only statistical skills but also professional skills, including teamwork and time management"

Yiyang Yan Statistics MSc

Yiyang first came to study in Sheffield from China for the final year of her BSc Financial Mathematics degree. She continued onto our MSc Statistics course, which she passed with Merit, and hopes to pursue a statistics career in a bank when she returns to China.

Xiaowen Gu stood smiling in front of a pin board, smiling

"I think there is a good learning atmosphere and all the teachers and staff are very friendly and responsible"

Xiaowen Gu Statistics MSc

After coming to Sheffield as an undergraduate, Xiaowen chose to progress onto our MSc Statistics course to further develop her professional skills. For Xiaowen, the new challenge of working in teams not only allowed her to develop skills in writing R programs, it also allowed her to meet and learn from fellow students from different cultural backgrounds.

Yue Cai stood in front of a bookshelf smiling

"Doing my MSc course at the University of Sheffield was an unforgettable experience"

Yue Cai Statistics MSc

Yue came from China to do our MSc Statistics course, and though she struggled with her spoken English at first, she got lots of help and support with her studies.

"I thought a masters degree would help me develop as a mature researcher and that studying abroad would help me to learn a new language"

Fatimah Aloef Statistics with Financial Mathematics MSc

Following her studies in Saudi Arabia, Fatimah came to Sheffield where she was met by a supportive community within the School of Mathematics.

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