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The minimum requirement for entry to the Higher Diploma in Mathematical Studies is a primary degree with at least 30 ECTS in Mathematics and Statistics or related fields with at least 15 ECTS in the areas of Calculus, Linear Algebra, or Probability and Statistics. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Minimum English language requirements:

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
• TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
• TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
• PTE (Pearson): 62
   

Maynooth University’s TOEFL code is 8850

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code

MHR56

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-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

This is a one-year full-time course, though it may also be taken part-time over two or more years.

Duration: 1 year Full-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.

Year 1

MATHEMATICAL STUDIES MTS500 - MATHEMATICAL STUDIES Credits: 60 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ANALYSIS 1 (C) MT432C 5 2 CALCULUS 3 (A) MT201A 5 1 CALCULUS 4 (A) MT202A 5 2 CODING THEORY MT314S 5 1 CRYPTOGRAPHY MT312S 5 2 ELEMENTARY NUMBER THEORY MT311S 5 1 EUCLIDEAN & NON-EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY MT351A 5 1 EXPERIMENTAL AND COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS MT371A 5 1 FRACTALS AND REAL DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS MT480E 5 2 GRAPH THEORY MT412C 5 2 GROUPS MT316A 5 1 HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS MT382A 5 1 INTRO.TO PROGRAMMING FOR MATHEMATICIANS MT471S 5 1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX ANALYSIS MT303S 5 2 INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRAL CALCULUS MT204A 5 1 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (A) ST122 5 2 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (S) ST221 5 1 LINEAR ALGEBRA 2 MT216C 5 2 LINEAR ALGEBRA 2 (A) MT212A 5 2 MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY MT481S 5 2 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS MT472S 5 2 OPERATIONS RESEARCH MT322S 5 1 ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS MT301C 5 2 PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS MT401S 5 2 READING COURSE MT297R 2.5 1 READING COURSE MT495R 5 1 READING COURSE MT497R 7.5 1 READING COURSE MT298R 2.5 2 READING COURSE MT496R 5 2 READING COURSE MT498R 7.5 2 MATHEMATICAL STUDIES P/T MTS5001 - MATHEMATICAL STUDIES Credits: 30 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ANALYSIS 1 (C) MT432C 5 2 CALCULUS 3 (A) MT201A 5 1 CALCULUS 4 (A) MT202A 5 2 CODING THEORY MT314S 5 1 CRYPTOGRAPHY MT312S 5 2 ELEMENTARY NUMBER THEORY MT311S 5 1 EUCLIDEAN & NON-EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY MT351A 5 1 EXPERIMENTAL AND COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS MT371A 5 1 GRAPH THEORY MT412C 5 2 GROUPS MT316A 5 1 HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS MT382A 5 1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX ANALYSIS MT303S 5 2 INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRAL CALCULUS MT204A 5 1 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (A) ST122 5 2 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (S) ST221 5 1 LINEAR ALGEBRA 2 MT216C 5 2 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS MT472S 5 2 OPERATIONS RESEARCH MT322S 5 1 ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS MT301C 5 2 READING COURSE MT297R 2.5 1 READING COURSE MT397R 5 1 READING COURSE MT298R 2.5 2 READING COURSE MT398R 5 2

Year 2

MATHEMATICAL STUDIES P/T MTS5002 - MATHEMATICAL STUDIES Credits: 30 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ANALYSIS 1 (C) MT432C 5 2 CODING THEORY MT314S 5 1 CRYPTOGRAPHY MT312S 5 2 ELEMENTARY NUMBER THEORY MT311S 5 1 EUCLIDEAN & NON-EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY MT351A 5 1 EXPERIMENTAL AND COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS MT371A 5 1 FRACTALS AND REAL DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS MT480E 5 2 GRAPH THEORY MT412C 5 2 GROUPS MT316A 5 1 HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS MT382A 5 1 INTRO.TO PROGRAMMING FOR MATHEMATICIANS MT471S 5 1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX ANALYSIS MT303S 5 2 MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY MT481S 5 2 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS MT472S 5 2 OPERATIONS RESEARCH MT322S 5 1 PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS MT401S 5 2 READING COURSE MT495R 5 1 READING COURSE MT497R 7.5 1 READING COURSE MT496R 5 2 READING COURSE MT498R 7.5 2

The Course is aimed at potential Mathematics teachers.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site