This is a conversion course for students with a BSc degree who want to increase their performance in mathematics. Graduates of the course are deemed to have the equivalent of an honours degree in mathematics.
Mathematics
Entry requirements
The minimum requirement for entry is a primary BSc honours degree in which mathematics formed a substantial component. For international students whose first language is not English, an English language exam certificate showing IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required.
Duration
MHR54 1 year Full-time
MHR55: 2 years or more Part-time
Careers or further progression
Careers
Students who attain first class honours or second class grade 1 in the Diploma are eligible to apply to higher postgraduate programmes in mathematics or related fields. The Diploma may also be taken as a final course in mathematics for those wishing to take up employment in, for example, industry, commerce, banking and finance, insurance, software development, process engineering or education.
Further enquiries
Contact us about this course
Programme Director:
Dr David Redmond
Tel: +353 (0)1 7086761
Email: David.Redmond@nuim.ie
Web: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ mathematics-and-statistics
Subjects taught
Course Structure
Modules include partial differential equations, group theory, rings and fields, probability, research projects and differential geometry.
Application date
All applications should be made through the PAC system.
Course fee
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.
Remember to mention gradireland when contacting institutions!
Comment
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is a strong research community of academics and postgraduate researchers working in research groups specialising in algebra and number theory, geometric analysis, mathematics education and statistics.