Mathematics with Placement Year BSc

at University of Sheffield

First year

Core modules:

• Mathematics Core
• Foundations of Pure Mathematics
• Mathematical modelling
• Probability and Data Science
• Mathematical Investigation Skills

Second Year
In your second year, you’ll continue to build a powerful toolbox of mathematical techniques, which you can apply to increasingly complex problems. There is less compulsory maths and more options, so as well as calculus and algebra, you can study topics including differential equations, the mechanics of motion in fluids and solids, statistical modelling and computer simulations.

Third Year
You'll spend your third year on your industry placement. Your placement year is a great way to get experience of real-world mathematics and improve your CV. We'll give you all the support you need to find the right employer.

Fourth Year

Optional modules:

• Practical and Applied Statistics
• Stochastic Processes and Finance
• Group Project
• Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme in Mathematics
• Advanced Operations Research
• Applied Probability
• Bayesian Statistics
• Codes and Cryptography
• Combinatorics
• Complex Analysis
• Continuum Mechanics
• Differential Geometry
• Fields
• Financial Mathematics
• Fluid Mechanics I
• Galois Theory
• Game Theory
• Generalised Linear models
• Graph Theory
• History of Mathematics
• Introduction to Relativity
• Knots and Surfaces
• Machine Learning
• Mathematical Biology
• Mathematical Methods
• Mathematical modelling of natural systems
• Measure and Probability
• Medical Statistics
• Metric Spaces
• Operations Research
• Quantum Theory
• Sampling Theory and Design of Experiments
• Time Series
• Topics in Number Theory
• Waves

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAA including Maths

A Levels + additional qualifications AAB, including A in Maths + A in a relevant EPQ; AAB, including A in Maths + B in A Level Further Maths

International Baccalaureate 36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths (Analysis and Approaches)

BTEC Extended Diploma D*DD in a relevant subject with Distinctions in all Maths units

BTEC Diploma DD + A in A Level Maths

Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher AAAAB + A in Maths

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels A + AA, including Maths

Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction (to include Maths units) and 6 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

• We will give your application additional consideration if you have passed the Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP) at grade 3 or above or the Test of Mathematics for University Admissions (TMUA) at grade 5 or above

English language requirements 
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Home students
£9,250 annual tuition fee

Overseas students
£22,520 annual tuition fee

Additional costs
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

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