Mathematics and statistics undergraduate courses
We offer a range of mathematics and statistics courses, with the opportunity to combine your degree with subjects such as philosophy or economics. You can also grow your experience and connections by opting to complete a year-long work placement or study abroad as part of your degree.
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Mathematics and statistics subject spotlight
Date: Wednesday 22 October 2025
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Location: Online
Learn about our undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses. Book your place
Mathematics taster session: How do we tell knots apart?
Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025
Time: 5pm to 6.30pm
Location: Online
Discover what it's like to study mathematics and statistics at Sheffield. Book your place
MMath or BSc?
MMath options come with a final year of research training, where you'll work with a professional mathematician on an unanswered question in mathematics. They're the best route for students who are thinking about a career in mathematics research.
Flexibility
All of our courses cover topics across pure mathematics, applied mathematics, probability and statistics – knowledge that every mathematician needs for a successful career. There’s flexibility to choose from optional modules too, so you can tailor your degree to your interests, your career goals and the problems you want to help solve.
Placement years
All of our mathematics and statistics courses offer the option of a one-year work placement, which you can opt to do after you start your degree.
Study abroad
On all our mathematics and statistics courses, you can apply to spend a year studying abroad once you arrive in Sheffield.
Mathematics courses
Mathematics and Statistics courses
Accreditation
Our specialist Mathematics and Statistics courses are accredited by the Royal Statistical Society, so you'll cover all the statistical tools and concepts you need for a career as a professional statistician.
Financial Mathematics
Dual honours courses

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