ObjectivesThe Mathematics course is taught by the three departments of Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and probability and Statistics. Most Single Honours students start by studying Core Mathematics and all three of these subjects and may specialise in one or two of them later on. Dual Honours students take Core Mathematics and some of the same modules as the Single Honours students, and spend roughly half of their time in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. There is scope for changing degree course within the first few weeks of arriving in Sheffield, and sometimes at the end of the first or second year. The courses in Applied Mathematics and Probability and statistics do not assume prior knowledge of these subjects. The third year is spent abroad at a European university learning Mathematics in the language of the country. To prepare for this, some of the Mathematics modules in the first two years at Sheffield are replaced by language courses at an appropriate level. Candidates are expected to have at least a good GCSE in the relevant language before coming to Sheffield.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - ABC Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB+CC Scottish Highers - AABB - AAAB (plus at least two Advanced Higher) Irish Leaving Cert. - ABBBB - AABBB BTEC Level N - 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit International Baccalaureate - 32-33 points including 5 in Higher Maths Core Requirements - Grade A in GCE A Level Maths
Academic titleMMAth Mathematics with Study in Europe
Course descriptionOur students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
Important notice :
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.
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Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits Mathematics with Maple 10
Matrices and Geometry 10
Practical Calculus 10
Probability, Sets and Complex Numbers 10
Applications of Probability and Statistics 10
Differential and Difference Equations 10
Foundations of Probability and Statistics 10
Groups and Symmetries 10
Mechanics in Action 10
Numbers and Proofs 10
Probability and Inference 10
Vectors and Motion 10
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Advanced Calculus 10
Linear Mathematics for Applications 10
Applied Differential Equations 10
Continuity and Integration 10
Mechanics 10
Methods for Differential Equations 10
Nonlinear Mathematics 10
Numerical Linear Algebra 10
Probability Modelling 10
Rings and Groups 10
Statistical Modelling 10
Statistical Reasoning 10
Statistics Core 10
Topics in Number Theory 10
Vector Spaces and Fourier Theory 10
Vectors and Fluids 10
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Applied Mathematics with Study in Europe 120
Probability and Statistics with Study Abroad 120
Study in Europe 120
Applied Mathematics with Study in Europe 110
Probability and Statistics with Study in Europe 110
Study in Europe 110
Applied Mathematics with Study in Europe 100
Probability and Statistics with Study in Europe 100
Study in Europe 100
Typical Fourth Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Project Presentation in Mathematics and Statistics 10