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University College Dublin: Mathematical Studies
| Institution | University College Dublin View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics |
| Web | www.ucd.ie/global |
| internationalenquiries@ucd.ie | |
| Telephone | +353 1 716 8500 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This programme is for you if you have a passion for mathematics, for problem solving and for deep understanding of the structures which underlie much of everyday experience. The programme may be of particular benefit to teachers or potential teachers, who would like to include mathematics among the subjects that they are eligible to teach at Leaving Certificate level. If you have already been exposed to a limited amount of University-level mathematics and would like to find a path into teaching or more advanced studies in the subject, then this programme provides the necessary bridge. After completing the Higher Diploma Mathematical Studies you will achieve a level of competence equivalent to that of a Mathematics major in a three-year honours degree. The programme covers the mathematics necessary to qualify the student to teach mathematics to Leaving Certificate level when combined with a Professional Master of Education (PME).
The programme covers the mathematics necessary to qualify the student to teach mathematics to Leaving Certificate level when combined with a Professional Master of Education (PME). Foundation for more advanced study of mathematics
The programme covers the mathematics necessary to qualify the student to teach mathematics to Leaving Certificate level when combined with a Professional Master of Education (PME). With further study in mathematics or a related discipline a wide range of the following careers become available: Financial engineer/quantitative analyst, Meteorologist, Computer animation, Graduate entry into banking/accountancy, Systems biologist, Internet security, software, Statistician.
Prospective employers include Bell Labs, Campbell Scientific, Google, IBM, Intel, IFSC, Met Éireann, Microsoft, Nokia, Norkom, Philips, RIM and the Tyndall National Institute.
Higher Diploma
| Level | NFQ Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | This programme is intended for applicants who hold a lower second class honours or higher undergraduate degree with at least 10 credits of university-level mathematics, including a course in calculus and a course in linear algebra. Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent. |
Fees
| EU | 7880 Euros for per year |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 14310 Euros for per year |
| Level | NFQ Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | This programme is intended for applicants who hold a lower second class honours or higher undergraduate degree with at least 10 credits of university-level mathematics, including a course in calculus and a course in linear algebra. Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent. |
Fees
| EU | 4540 Euros for per year |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 9240 Euros for per year |
University College Dublin
Why UCD?
University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. Ranked in the top 1% of institutions worldwide, in the overall 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCD was named 181 in the world.
UCD, Ireland’s Global University, is Ireland’s largest university. Established in 1854, the university has a student body of over 38,000 students with more than 9,500 international students drawn from 152 countries. UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with over 12,000 graduate students; almost a quarter of whom are graduate research students.
Students are attracted to UCD by the strength …
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