Mathematics - Research

The minimum entry requirement is a 2.1 Honours Degree in Mathematics or Statistics. A First Class degree is highly desirable. Before a student can be accepted into the programme, they must find a member of staff who is willing to act as their supervisor. For a PhD degree, a good MSc degree is often desirable.



Applicants must have a recognized primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.



Minimum English language requirements:

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants..



Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Applications are open for the 2025/6 academic year. Visit our online application portal to start your application.

We are here to support you throughout the admissions process.



For queries on your postgraduate course options please contact pgstudies@mu.ie

For queries or support on your application process please contact pgadmissions@mu.ie



If you are an international (Non-EU) applicant please contact internationaladmissions@mu.ie

4 years Full-time, 6 years Part-time

In general, there are two levels of fees payable. EU students from EU countries including Ireland pay a subsidised level of fees for both taught courses and research programmes. Tuition fees for students from outside the EU are not subsidised and are thus somewhat higher than for EU students.

Commences September (or other agreed time)

PhD is the main entry degree for careers in research and third level teaching. However, many PhD graduates take up employment in areas such as Industry, Commerce, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Software Development, Process Engineering or Education.



A 2009 study in the US found that the best three jobs in terms of income, work environment, and other factors were Mathematician, Actuary, and Statistician, all jobs suited to Mathematics and Statistics graduates.



For more information about jobs in Mathematics or Statistics, see:

https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/mathematics-and-statistics/our-graduates

www.plus.maths.org.uk/interview.html

www.maa.org/careers

and the links in the 'More Information' section at the end of the last webpage.



Staff of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Maynooth University are happy to advise you on career-related matters.

MLitt

Potential research students should decide on a general research area and then contact the academic members of staff within the Department.


Proposed research areas:


Algebra and Number Theory

• Ring Theory

• Character Theory of Finite Groups

• Combinatorics and Number Theory

• Group Theory

• Algebraic Number Theory


Analysis

• Classical Analysis

• Diophantine Approximation and Measure Theory

• Real and Complex Analysis

• Stability Theory


Geometry and Algebraic Topology

• Differential Geometry

• Geometric Analysis

• Algebraic Geometry


Mathematics Education

• Task Design and Implementation

• Advanced Mathematical Thinking

• Affect in Mathematics

• Student Engagement and Motivation

• Evaluation of Teaching Initiatives


Statistics

• Statistical Modeling in Environment and Ecology

• Bayesian Methods of Statistical Inference

• Statistical Computing and Graphics