Our Mathematical and Theoretical Physics MSc is designed to equip graduates with advanced mathematical tools that can be applied in major areas of scientific intrigue, from black holes and dark matter to quantum computing.
Our wide range of optional modules cover topics such as general relativity, field theory, quantum mechanics, geometry, electrodynamics, solar physics and particle physics, allowing you to focus on the topics that are most important to you.
Our modules on machine learning, finance and statistics, can help you to develop the skills you’ll need to stand out in the job markets where maths and physics graduates thrive, such as data science and banking.
We usually ask for a 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in mathematics or physics.
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Our Mathematics and Theoretical Physics MSc graduates have the numerical, problem solving and data analysis skills that employers value in a variety of careers.
Our optional modules on topics such as machine learning, finance and statistics, mean you can develop skills to help you stand out in the job markets where mathematics and physics graduates thrive, such as computing, banking and data science. University of Sheffield graduates have been hired by employers such as Amazon, Barclays, Dell, Goldman Sachs, IBM, PwC, Sky, the NHS and the Civil Service.
You’ll cover advanced topics and gain extensive research training, which is also great preparation for a PhD. Sheffield mathematics graduates have secured postgraduate research positions at many of the world's top 100 universities.
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