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MATHEMATICS

Qualification: MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level: TAUGHT MASTERS (9)
Course code: MTE6002
PAC code: MHR50 (FT) MHR51 (PT)
Closing date: 31 August 2012

	Details
	This is a two-year full-time taught course. It is aimed at students who have a primary degree with a significant Mathematical content (such as Mathematical Studies graduates), but who do not hold an Honours Degree in Mathematics. The MA course is equivalent to taking a Higher Diploma in Mathematics followed by the MSc by examination. A mark of 50% is required to proceed to second year. Candidates who fail to reach the mark of 50% may be awarded a Higher Diploma in Mathematics, subject to a threshold of 40%. Under the SOCRATES Exchange Programmes, students may spend up to half of their second year at one of a number of European Universities. Arrangements must be made early in the academic year.

Details

This is a two-year full-time taught course. It is aimed at students who have a primary degree with a significant Mathematical content (such as Mathematical Studies graduates), but who do not hold an Honours Degree in Mathematics. The MA course is equivalent to taking a Higher Diploma in Mathematics followed by the MSc by examination. A mark of 50% is required to proceed to second year. Candidates who fail to reach the mark of 50% may be awarded a Higher Diploma in Mathematics, subject to a threshold of 40%.

Under the SOCRATES Exchange Programmes, students may spend up to half of their second year at one of a number of European Universities. Arrangements
must be made early in the academic year.

	Entry requirements
	The minimum requirement for entry to the MA in Mathematics by Examination is a primary degree in which Mathematics formed a substantial component. This includes degrees such as Mathematical Studies, Computer Science, or Education (with three years of Mathematics).

	Additional information
	The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form: Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-NUI Maynooth qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non NUI Maynooth students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

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	How to apply
	Online application only www.pac.ie/nuim PAC Code MHR50 Full-time MHR51 Part-time Duration 2 years Full-time 3 years Part-time Closing date 31 August 2012 Commences September 2012

	Course structure
	Duration: Full-time and Part-time Disclaimer The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study. The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates. Courses / Abort Toggle Print Eco-Print \| Abort One of the following errors has occurred: The application is currently under maintenance. Please try again later. You do not have the right privileges to display the page. The page requested does not exist. The communication was corrupted. Please try again. If the problem persists please contact <admissions@mu.ie>

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Programme Director Dr Stefan Bechtluft-Sachs

Tel +353 (0)1 708 3914
Email admin@maths.nuim.ie

Website www.maths.nuim.ie/pgprogrammes
Address Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Logic House, South Campus, NUI Maynooth, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

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	Career and postgraduate options
	Career options: The Course provides a broad introduction to Mathematics at the graduate level, and provides an excellent foundation for those who intend to go on to pursue the PhD. Postgraduate options: For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

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