MA (Mathematics)
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Mathematics)
College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies
Course overview
The one year taught masters in Mathematics is aimed at students with a strong degree in Honours Mathematics. It introduces advanced topics and concepts, preparing graduates for further doctoral studies. However, graduates are also in demand in the financial and semi-state sectors. The programme content is dynamic and research-led. Modules are designed to offer an insight into new and emerging areas of research mathematics.
The Graduate Diploma in Mathematics bridges the gap between four-year programmes with a substantial mathematical component, and those that are broader in focus or shorter in duration. It opens opportunities to taught and research Masters programmes, as well as the many career options open to Mathematics graduates.
Key facts
Entry requirements
One year programme: candidates for this programme must have achieved an upper second class honours degree or better in the honours Mathematics subject of the BA degree, or its equivalent as determined by the College.
Duration:
1 year, full-time (MA & PDip)
Next start date: September 2013
ECTS weighting: 90 (MA) | 60 (PDip)
Average intake: 20
Closing date: 2 August 2013
Course outline
MA: students take four modules per semester. Throughout the year, students work on a minor dissertation on a topic of current interest, during which they receive training in modern research techniques, as well as developing presentation and report-writing skills. The School offers a lively environment for studying a masters. There are several weekly research seminars on topics in various areas of mathematics. Students are also encouraged to participated in the workshops hosted by the School in the Árus de Brún Centre for Computational Algebra.
PDip: students take a broad range of courses in algebra, analysis, topology, numerical analysis, and statistics. in addition, each student completes a project, supervised by an academic member of staff.
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PAC code
GYA28 (MA),GYA30 (PDip)
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €€6,015 (MA 1 Year)/€5,965 (PDip)
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,250
Graduate profile
Una Carroll
Studying second year of
two-year masters in
"I find the courses to be intellectually stimulating and targeted towards my interests. I think that the programme⦡mp;euro;?s emphasis on logical thought processes in mathematics is an ideal training ground for the problem solving skills needed in my anticipated career in industry."
