Courses / Subject

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish
English
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Math
Science

This course requires 2 additional subjects

Mature students must fill out the NUI Maynooth Mature Student Application Form http://www.nuim.ie/study-maynooth/undergraduate-studies/how-apply/mature-student-applicants

It is essential that you also apply to the CAO.

Both applications must be received before 1st February. 

Admission will be based on the direct application form and/or interview.

OD3/HD3 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry)

How to Apply

We welcome over 2,000 undergraduate students to our University each year:

School-leavers who have completed the Leaving Certificate

Mature students returning to education

EU/EFTA students who want to study in Ireland

International students from countries outside the EU

FETAC or BTEC major award recipients.

The application process to our undergraduate degree programmes depends on the category to which you belong. Please visit "How to Apply" for further details.

If you are unsure about anything, just contact us. We are happy to help.

Mathematics can be taken as a Single Honours or Double Honours Bachelor of Science degree. You can opt to study either Pure Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.

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 3

DOUBLE MAJOR MATHEMATICS (APPLIED) Mathematics is one of the purest forms of thought, but its relevance to our everyday lives is fundamental. While its origins date back to ancient Greece, Mathematics continues to underpin key areas of human endeavour and industry, from engineering to construction to economics to software development to space travel. All of the sciences are also deeply reliant on Mathematics.  For many, the appeal of Mathematics – and what makes it unique – is its basis on proof. Unlike those working in any other discipline, mathematicians are able to make statements with absolute certainty. Once a theory is proved, it is proved forever and cannot be refuted. Pythagoras' famous theorem for measuring the sides of right-angled triangles is as true today as it was when he formulated it in the 6th Century BC.   As a student, you will progress from the foundations of school maths all the way to the threshold of ground-breaking new research in the field. You will gain a firm grounding in the key areas of Mathematics, before progressing to more advanced knowledge and skills, including practical work with computer algebra systems. You will begin to develop the ability to invent, criticise and perfect Mathematics for yourself. You will learn to think hard and rigorously about questions and to solve new problems – invaluable skills that can be transferred to any area of life. You will also advance right to the cutting edge of current research and its applications in modern science and technology.     Applicants are required to have a minimum of six subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate with two Higher Level papers at C3 and four Ordinary or Higher Level papers at grade D3   Certain restrictions apply to admission to Fourth Year Single Major Mathematics (Applied) (MT4ASM). Refer to Fourth Year Single Major Course for details.  MT3ADM - MATHEMATICS (APPLIED) Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CODING THEORY MT314S 5 1 CRYPTOGRAPHY MT312S 5 2 ELEMENTARY NUMBER THEORY MT311S 5 1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX ANALYSIS MT303S 5 2 OPERATIONS RESEARCH MT322S 5 1 ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS MT301C 5 2

Year 4

DOUBLE MAJOR SINGLE MAJOR MATHEMATICS (APPLIED) Mathematics is one of the purest forms of thought, but its relevance to our everyday lives is fundamental. While its origins date back to ancient Greece, Mathematics continues to underpin key areas of human endeavour and industry, from engineering to construction to economics to software development to space travel. All of the sciences are also deeply reliant on Mathematics.  For many, the appeal of Mathematics – and what makes it unique – is its basis on proof. Unlike those working in any other discipline, mathematicians are able to make statements with absolute certainty. Once a theory is proved, it is proved forever and cannot be refuted. Pythagoras' famous theorem for measuring the sides of right-angled triangles is as true today as it was when he formulated it in the 6th Century BC.   As a student, you will progress from the foundations of school maths all the way to the threshold of ground-breaking new research in the field. You will gain a firm grounding in the key areas of Mathematics, before progressing to more advanced knowledge and skills, including practical work with computer algebra systems. You will begin to develop the ability to invent, criticise and perfect Mathematics for yourself. You will learn to think hard and rigorously about questions and to solve new problems – invaluable skills that can be transferred to any area of life. You will also advance right to the cutting edge of current research and its applications in modern science and technology.     Applicants are required to have a minimum of six subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate with two Higher Level papers at C3 and four Ordinary or Higher Level papers at grade D3   Students who have previously taken MT232P, MT236S or MT432D may not take MT432C; all other students must take MT432C. Module selection is subject to timetable constraints.   MT4ADM - MATHEMATICS (APPLIED) Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ANALYSIS 1 (C) MT432C 5 2 EUCLIDEAN & NON-EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY MT351A 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 MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY MT481S 5 2 NUMBER THEORY MT444P 5 2 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS MT472S 5 2 PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS MT401S 5 2 MATHEMATICS (APPLIED) Mathematics is one of the purest forms of thought, but its relevance to our everyday lives is fundamental. While its origins date back to ancient Greece, Mathematics continues to underpin key areas of human endeavour and industry, from engineering to construction to economics to software development to space travel. All of the sciences are also deeply reliant on Mathematics.  For many, the appeal of Mathematics – and what makes it unique – is its basis on proof. Unlike those working in any other discipline, mathematicians are able to make statements with absolute certainty. Once a theory is proved, it is proved forever and cannot be refuted. Pythagoras' famous theorem for measuring the sides of right-angled triangles is as true today as it was when he formulated it in the 6th Century BC.   As a student, you will progress from the foundations of school maths all the way to the threshold of ground-breaking new research in the field. You will gain a firm grounding in the key areas of Mathematics, before progressing to more advanced knowledge and skills, including practical work with computer algebra systems. You will begin to develop the ability to invent, criticise and perfect Mathematics for yourself. You will learn to think hard and rigorously about questions and to solve new problems – invaluable skills that can be transferred to any area of life. You will also advance right to the cutting edge of current research and its applications in modern science and technology.     Applicants are required to have a minimum of six subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate with two Higher Level papers at C3 and four Ordinary or Higher Level papers at grade D3   There is a threshold of 50% in MT3ADM for entry to MT4ASM. Students who have previously taken MT232P or MT236S or MT432D may not take MT432C; all other students must take MT432C. Module selection is subject to timetable constraints.     MT4ASM - MATHEMATICS (APPLIED) Credits: 60 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ANALYSIS 1 (C) MT432C 5 2 EUCLIDEAN & NON-EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY MT351A 5 1 EXPERIMENTAL AND COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS MT371A 5 1 FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS MT381 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 LINEAR MODELS ST303 5 1 MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY MT481S 5 2 NUMBER THEORY MT444P 5 2 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS MT472S 5 2 PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS MT401S 5 2 PROBABILITY ST301 5 1 READING COURSE MT495R 5 1 READING COURSE MT496R 5 2 RESEARCH PROJECT MT490R 5 2 STATISTICAL INFERENCE ST402 5 2

There has always been a high demand for well-trained mathematicians. A degree in Mathematics not only provides specialist knowledge, it also trains graduates to think logically and clearly. Areas where these skills are highly sought include finance and banking; insurance; the civil service; teaching; industrial and commercial management; administration; technical, scientific and engineering work; and research and development.

Many students choose to combine the further study of Mathematics with a vocational area. Examples include the MCompSci, HDipIT, MSc/PhD in Statistics, MMgmtSci., MSc in Computational Mathematics, MSc in Applied Mathematics, MSc in Computer Science, and MEconSci.

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