BSc (Hons) Mathematics Bachelor's degree at Sheffield Hallam University
BSc (Hons) Mathematics at SHU covers core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.
About this course
<p>Apply maths to real-world phenomena and sustainability challenges, developing advanced techniques while using mathematical modelling and technology for simulations and data analysis.<p> From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Mathematics is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at SHU, based in City Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Mathematics graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 70% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Mathematics, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 75% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Applied Data AnalysisCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module develops your knowledge and understanding of key statistical techniques, statistical software and project-based skills, working collaboratively with local partners on an applied project. You'll learn through a mix of lectures, workshops and laboratory sessions. You'll study topics such as: Project-based statistics, from data collection to conclusions; Statistical programming; Data manipulation, summary and visualisation; Commonly used statistical techniques and statistical modelling;
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Mathematical And Statistical MethodsCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module develops the skills required of a professional mathematician, including reading, thinking and working with mathematical and statistical ideas, and programming. In lectures, workshops and group tutorials, you'll develop confidence and accuracy with foundational concepts and techniques, extending these to new topics which are essential for successful further study. You'll study topics such as: Functions, solving equations and complex numbers; Calculus, analytical and numerical techniqu
Assessment: Coursework (60%), Exam (40%)
- Modelling And Differential EquationsCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module develops skills in applying both familiar and new mathematical techniques to solve everyday problems, including critical thinking, team work and understanding the roles of different team members. Through lectures, workshops and group tutorials, you'll appreciate the role of mathematics and statistics in research and wider society, including the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms. You'll study topics such as: Modelling principles and techniques; Mat
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Proof And ReasoningCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module explores problem solving and mathematical thinking skills by introducing mathematical theory and abstraction. Through interactive workshops you'll develop an appreciation of rigour and methods of mathematical proof. You'll study topics such as: Problem-solving strategies; Communicating solution methods with clear definitions and justifications; Connecting and applying prior learning and skills to new problems; Proof methods; Set theory and logic; Number bases; Modular arithmetic; Fun
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
Year 2 4 modules
- Applied Modelling And Operational ResearchCompulsory40 credits
Module details
To develop knowledge and understanding of different modelling techniques in a variety of contexts to enable the production and interpretation of model output in real world scenarios. Indicative content: Continuous modelling with differential equations; Discrete modelling; Statistical modelling. At least one of these will include an enhanced applied project. The module will be delivered through workshop style teaching sessions and independent study. This module contributes to course cohesion by d
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Linear Algebra And CalculusCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module broadens your experience of techniques and applications of calculus and linear algebra. You'll learn through lectures, tutorials and workshops. You'll study topics such as: Multiple integrals, double integration in Cartesian and polar co-ordinates; Change of order of integration and triple integration; Vector calculus gradient, divergence, curl, identities and directional derivative; Fourier analysis; Spaces isomorphic to Rn; Linear independence, bases, subspaces, rank and transforma
Assessment: Coursework (60%), Exam (40%)
- Mathematical AnalysisCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module develops mathematical rigour and knowledge in an area of pure mathematics, enabling you to prove and apply theorems and discover properties of mathematical objects. You'll explore both real and complex analysis through a mix of lectures and tutorials. You'll study topics such as: Upper and lower bounds; Inequalities; Convergence and divergence of sequences and series; Power series; Complex-valued functions; Cauchy-Riemann equations; Contour integration; Laurent series; Residues; Appl
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Statistical Theory And ModellingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module develops your theoretical understanding and practical application of more advanced statistical techniques that are used widely in industry. You'll also expand on techniques covered at level 4. You'll study topics such as: Statistical modelling and application; Model formulation and selection; Identification of issues; Non-linear models; Understanding the relevant theory; Probability and theory of statistical inference; Bayesian statistics
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
Year 3 1 modules
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional DiplomaCompulsory
Module details
The aim of this module is to enhance students' professional development through the completion of and reflection on meaningful work placement(s). A work placement will provide students with opportunities to experience the realities of professional employment and experience how their course can be applied within their chosen industry setting. The placement will: Allow student to apply the skills, theories and behaviours relevant and in addition to their course; Enable students to enhance their in
Final year 4 modules
- Mathematics For SustainabilityCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module applies tools developed throughout the degree to build mathematical models that tackle issues of sustainability. Through lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and lab sessions, you'll specialise in your own area of interest to further your knowledge and enhance your mathematical and statistical skills. You'll study topics such as: Modelling with partial differential equations; Mathematical biology; Data science and Statistics; Fluid dynamics; Discrete mathematics; Programming with
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Project: ImplementationCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Your individual final year project is the apex of your academic journey, offering a platform to apply the wealth of knowledge and skills gathered throughout your degree to authentic, discipline-specific problems. This module requires your creativity, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to navigate new material independently in whichever field you choose to specialise in. This module allows you to: Undertake in-depth research in a topic of your choosing; The opportunity to work alongsid
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Project: Planning And ScopingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Develop solid foundations for undertaking a self-managed academic research project. On this module you will develop the skills and understanding you will need to complete your dissertation project to the highest level, and undertake some initial work. Through guided reading and one-to-one discussions with your project supervisor you will design a path through to successful completion of an extensive research project including developing the project management skills you will need to achieve this
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Topics In Mathematics And Its ApplicationsCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module develops your theoretical and practical expertise in a range of mathematical and statistical applications. Through lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and lab sessions, you'll specialise in areas of interest, further developing your theoretical and practical expertise in a range of mathematical and statistical applications. You'll study topics such as: Fluid dynamics; Data science and Statistics; Codes, cryptography, and abstract algebra; Combinatorics and game theory; Mathemati
Assessment: Coursework (50%), Exam (50%)
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll apply mathematics to real-world phenomena and sustainability challenges, developing advanced techniques through mathematical modelling, technology, simulations and data analysis. A course like this typically moves from foundational areas in Year 1, calculus, linear algebra, and probability & statistics, towards deeper theory in Year 2, including real and complex analysis, abstract algebra, and differential equations with modelling. Year 3 emphasises specialist options such as pure mathematics, statistics & data, financial mathematics, applied & modelling, operational research, or an actuarial pathway, alongside numerical methods and independent project work. Throughout, you'll develop both theoretical understanding and practical problem-solving skills.
Who it's for
Most entrants hold A-levels or equivalent qualifications; 95% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent in recent years. The typical UCAS tariff band among accepted students was 80–95 points.
Careers & job market
Across Mathematics courses nationally, 89% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of those working, 75% were in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £27,000–£34,000 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £25,925–£36,600 after three years and £32,300–£45,600 after five years. These are national figures from Graduate Outcomes and LEO data, not university-specific guarantees.
University & format
This is a 3-year full-time Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons) Mathematics) taught in English at Sheffield Hallam University, a University campus located in the city centre. Sheffield Hallam is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; degrees are nationally recognised. The course has been awarded Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework 2023. Bursaries and scholarships are also available through the university's funding pages.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Check your eligibility for a contextual offer. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 95% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at SHU →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Mathematics graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £26,000 | £24,000 – £35,000 | 10 |
| 3 years after | £27,000 | £23,000 – £34,000 | 140 |
| 5 years after | £33,500 | £27,500 – £43,000 | 145 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in mathematics · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Mathematics nationally
National figures for Mathematics graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Mathematics courses at the same study level.
Compared with 421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 45; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Is BSc (Hons) Mathematics worth it?
Generally yes. On its graduates’ median earnings, BSc (Hons) Mathematics is worth about +£65,630 more over the first ten years of work than going straight to a job, a solid return once you net out the fees.
Cumulative earnings vs. going straight to work at 18, counting tuition and 3 years of wages given up while studying. The line clears zero around year 15.2. This is a simplified gross-earnings comparison, not a forecast of cash loan repayments.
Model: this course’s own median graduate earnings (Graduate Outcomes / LEO) above the £24,000 non-graduate baseline (ONS), net of £9,790/yr over 3 years (published course home fee). Eligible England-domiciled students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan; repayments are 9% only on income above the threshold, with anything left written off after 40 years. That makes the cash flow different from conventional commercial debt. Opportunity cost assumes £18,000 gross earnings forgone in each study year; figures are nominal and exclude tax, living costs, investment returns and loan interest. A simplified estimate. Earnings and actual fees vary by graduate, provider, fee status and UK nation.
Job market & outlook
How Mathematics graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Mathematics graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Banks & insurers
- Consultancies
- Government statistics
- Tech companies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Mathematics graduates.
Mathematics Expert - 34877TuringMathematics Academic Mentor (Secondary School)Ribbons and Reeves LimitedMathematics Graduate Get into IT and Data Analytics Royston HertsProxime LimitedMathematics Department Lead for Strategic ExcellenceSupply Star Recruitment LimitedMathematicsHaysIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £26,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.3 out of 10: NSS 83% · in work or study 90% · continued 75%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Sheffield Hallam University
Mathematical sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around City Campus
3,427 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Mathematics right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to SHU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £18,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check SHU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with SHU and gov.uk before you apply.
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