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Study Details: 1 year
Our MSc Mathematical and Theoretical Physics course is designed to equip you with advanced mathematical tools that can be applied in major areas of scientific intrigue, from black holes and dark matter to quantum computing and general relativity.
Through our Mathematical and Theoretical Physics MSc you’ll develop the problem solving and data analysis skills that employers value in a variety of careers, including research, computing, data science, banking and finance, consultancy and public administration.
Whether you want to advance your understanding of the topics you found most interesting during your undergraduate studies or gain the skills needed to achieve your goals, our wide range of optional modules allow you to focus on the topics that are most important to you.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore optional modules ranging from machine learning, financial mathematics, and mathematical modelling to quantum field theory, particle physics and cosmology.
You’ll spend around a third of your time working on your own research project, under the supervision of an active researcher who is an expert in their field. You’ll blend theoretical knowledge with practical skills, developing valuable project planning skills. You’ll also learn how to present mathematical, statistical and technical information, and gain experience communicating your findings verbally and in writing.
Examples of recent dissertation topics include:
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in Mathematics or Physics.
Employers hire our graduates because of their ability to analyse problems and reach solutions in a clear, precise and logical way. Our courses are designed to give you the skills that will help you succeed in a range of careers, spanning areas such as:
Strong mathematical skills open all kinds of doors, whether you want a job that involves doing lots of complex calculations, or one where you help businesses, charities and policymakers to find the best solutions to real-world problems.
Our graduates have been hired by a variety of employers, such as BAE Systems, Barclays, Dell, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, IBM, Lloyds, PwC, Unilever, the Civil Service and the NHS.
You’ll cover advanced topics and gain extensive research training, which is also great preparation if you’d like to pursue a career in research. Sheffield mathematics graduates have secured PhDs at many of the world's top 100 universities.
Core modules:
Dissertation
Research Skills in Mathematics
Optional modules:
A student will take a minimum of 45 credits (three modules) and a maximum of 60 credits (four modules) from this group.
Machine Learning
Financial Mathematics
Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Advanced Particle Physics
Fundamental Physics from Symmetries
Optional modules:
A student will take a minimum of 45 credits (three modules) and a maximum of 60 credits (four modules) from this group.
Mathematical Modelling of Natural Systems
Introduction to Cosmology
Quantum Optics and Quantum Computing
General Relativity
Quantum Field Theory
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