Course details
A Levels AAB Other entry requirementsUCAS code G1R1
Duration 4 years
Fees and additional costs Home/EU students International students
Related subjects Mathematics Statistics Modern Languages French Mathematics and Statistics
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Undergraduate admissions officer
School of Mathematics
Telephone +44 (0)114 222 3999
Email maths.admiss@sheffield.ac.uk
Website sheffield.ac.uk/maths/prospectiveug
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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National Student Survey 2019
Course description
Your study will include core mathematics, pure mathematics, applied mathematics and probability and statistics. You can specialise later in your course, and can often switch between our degrees.
Throughout the course, you'll complement your maths study with language modules from the Modern Language Teaching Centre. Your third year is spent at a French university, learning mathematics in French. You'll need a qualification in the relevant language before starting this course.
Teaching and learning changes for 2020-21
Due to the coronavirus pandemic we have made some changes to teaching and learning for this course in the 2020-21 academic year.
Financial help from the University - bursaries
If you're a UK student, you could be entitled to a University bursary. A bursary is the same as a grant - you don't have to pay it back.
Entry requirements
| Qualification | Grades |
|---|---|
| A Levels | AAB, including A in Maths and B in French |
| A Levels + additional qualifications | ABB, including A in Maths and B in French + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB, including A in Maths and B in French + B in Further Maths |
| International Baccalaureate | 34, 6 in Higher Level Maths and French |
| BTEC | DDD in a relevant subject with Distinctions in Maths units + an appropriate French language qualification |
| Cambridge Pre-U | D3 D3 M2, including grade D3 in Maths and M2 in French |
| Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers | AAABB + AB, including French and grade A in Maths |
| Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels | B + AA, including Maths and French |
| Access to HE | Entry requirements for mature students |
| Other qualifications |
Other UK qualifications
Other EU/international qualifications |
Other requirements
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| If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the department | |
Modules - what you study and when
The modules listed below are examples from the last academic year. There may be some changes before you start your course. For the very latest module information, check with the department direct.
School of Mathematics and Statistics website
Course information on Modern Languages Teaching Centre website
First year
Core modules:
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics | |
| Mathematics Core 1 | |
| Mathematics Core II | |
| Numbers and Groups | |
| French Advanced 1 | |
| French Advanced 2 | |
Optional modules:
| French Project Advanced 1 | |
| French Project Advanced 2 | |
| French-English Tandem Advanced 1 | |
| French-English Tandem Advanced 2 | |
Second year
Core modules:
| Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra | |
| Analysis | |
| Statistical Inference and Modelling | |
| French Higher Advanced 1 | |
| French Higher Advanced 2 | |
| French Placement Preparation | |
Optional modules:
Third year
Core modules:
| Study Abroad | |
| French Year Abroad 1 | |
| French Year Abroad 2 | |
Fourth year
Core modules:
| Mathematics and Statistics Project II | |
| French Proficient 1 | |
| French Proficient 2 | |
| Project Presentation in Mathematics and Statistics | |
Optional modules:
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers.
In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
Learning and assessment
These figures give an indication of how you'll learn and be assessed. They're a combined average of all the years of the two single honours courses on which this dual degree is based. The learning and assessment percentages could vary depending on the modules you choose.
| Learning | |
| Scheduled teaching | 21% |
| Independent study | 79% |
| Placement | 0% |
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Assessment |
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| Exams/tests | 61% |
| Coursework | 31% |
| Practical | 9% |
School of Mathematics and Statistics
From geometry to probability, our courses cover all aspects of mathematics, pure and applied. With modules in finance, science, engineering and medical applications, we showcase the wide-ranging relevance and importance of mathematics.
Degree-level maths is about finding ways to answer big questions. You'll explore how mathematicians have tried to answer similar questions in the past. You'll also learn how to construct logical arguments with reasoned conclusions.
Your study will include core mathematics, pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and probability and statistics. You can specialise later in your course, and may have the option to switch between our degrees. You'll have the chance to study scientific programming and simulation, and practical and applied statistics. You'll have plenty of opportunities to focus on your career and skills development too.
School of Mathematics and Statistics website
Modern Languages Teaching Centre
At Sheffield, you won't just learn languages. You'll understand other ways of thinking and experience different cultures. Whether you develop your expertise in a language and culture you have already studied or take up a new one, our degree programmes will give you advanced linguistic proficiency combined with enhanced cultural agility.
The School of Languages and Cultures offers and especially wide rage of languages and flexible combinations in which these can be taken. You'll develop your linguistic skills to a very high level whilst deepening your understanding of the cultural context of the countries where your languages are spoken. A modern languages and cultures degree at Sheffield is a confident step into the wider world and you'll be graduating with skills that are highly valued by employers. You'll learn to communicate fluently and effectively in one, two or three modern languages. You'll also immerse yourself in the culture and society of other nations. All this is achieved in a vibrant environment through dynamic, high-quality and innovative teaching that places you, as a student, at the cutting edge of the discipline.
We offer the following courses:
Catalan
Czech
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Luxembourgish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
We're a leading centre for modern languages and cultures research. Our work spans identity, gender, linguistics, politics, migration and literary studies. This research informs our teaching, helping you to develop a global understanding of language and languages across cultures and countries.
Our student-run language societies organise multilingual events, trips and creative projects. There are opportunities to volunteer in the community and in schools, inspiring others to try new languages.
Modern Languages Teaching Centre website
What our graduates do
In the age of big data, major companies are increasingly reliant on graduates with numerical skills.
Many of our graduates go on to finance-related careers: accountancy, actuarial work, public finance, insurance. There are lots of other choices too, including: teaching, advertising, software development, operations research, drug development and meteorology.
Employers include PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Deloitte UK, GCHQ, British Airways
and the European Space Agency.
Some of our graduates choose further study in mathematics and related sciences at Masters and PhD level.
Student profile
From geometry to probability, our courses cover all aspects of mathematics, pure and applied. You'll be able to focus on the areas that interest you the most and complete your own research project, which provides a great foundation for a future career. Plus, you'll be part of a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded students and world-class academics.
"I have career aspirations to become a lecturer so I knew that being a department that was full of people who do research as half of their job would be the best place to be."
Matthew Nicholl
French
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School of Mathematics
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Email
maths.admiss@sheffield.ac.uk
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