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BACHELOR OF ARTS - MATHEMATICAL STUDIES

Qualification: BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level:
Course code: ARTS
CAO/MU Apply: MH101
Points: 307
QQI: click here for details
Closing date: 01 July 2025

	Details
	Subject Overview >Mathematics is the logical and abstract study of pattern. It involves an interplay between the concrete and the abstract: the ever-changing world around us is one of the key inspirations for the invention and investigation of abstract mathematics, and the discoveries of abstract mathematics have important and unexpected applications in the world around us. >The Department offers multiple programmes to suit a range of Mathematical backgrounds, from the intensive Pure Mathematics programmes, which are aimed at students with a strong interest in abstract mathematics and a flair for analytical reasoning, to the more applied programmes which appeal to students who enjoy the more concrete areas of the subject. Our Mathematics degrees aim to bridge the gap between school Mathematics and current frontiers of knowledge. 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 and any job you hold in future. >A degree in a Mathematical discipline opens the door to jobs in a variety of fields such as finance, trading, insurance, information technology, education, data analysis, scientific research and development. See CAREER OPTIONS tab for more details about the range of Mathematics options at MU.

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Subject Overview
>Mathematics is the logical and abstract study of pattern. It involves an interplay between the concrete and the abstract: the ever-changing world around us is one of the key inspirations for the invention and investigation of abstract mathematics, and the discoveries of abstract
mathematics have important and unexpected applications in the world around us.
>The Department offers multiple programmes to suit a range of Mathematical backgrounds, from the intensive Pure Mathematics programmes, which are aimed at students with a strong interest in abstract mathematics and a flair for analytical reasoning, to the more applied programmes which appeal to students who enjoy the more concrete areas of the subject. Our Mathematics degrees aim to bridge the gap between school Mathematics and current frontiers of knowledge. 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 and any job you hold in future.
>A degree in a Mathematical discipline opens the door to jobs in a variety of fields such as finance, trading, insurance, information technology, education, data analysis, scientific research and development.

See CAREER OPTIONS tab for more details about the range of Mathematics options at MU.

Entry requirements

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate Applicants Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language. O4/H7 Mathematics recommended. Round 1 points 2024: 307 HEAR and DARE DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes. The Maynooth Education Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways.

Additional information

	How to apply
	APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI (Further Education) students Transferring students Deferring students

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Course structure

BA Bachelor of Arts Mathematical Studies - Single Major, Double Major, Major/Minor or Minor

1st year

Mathematical Studies (group 3) is taken with 2 or 3 other Arts subjects which may include Critical Skills

2nd year

Mathematical Studies may be taken with another Arts subject in a Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor.
Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year

>You may transfer into 2nd year MH402 (BSc Quantitative Finance) if you pass and achieve an average of at least 60% in each of the following subjects: 15 credit Economics/Finance subject, 15 credit Mathematical Studies subject and 15 credit Computer Science subject and pass your other subject.

Final year

Mathematical Studies may be taken as a Single Major
Alternatively, Mathematical Studies may be taken as a Major/Minor, Double Major or Minor with your 2nd year subject

Students may apply to study overseas after 2nd year (on Erasmus or Study Abroad) and graduate with a BA (International) after 4 years. See the International Studies website for details.

Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)

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

Year 2

Year 3

MATHEMATICAL STUDIES

See CAREER OPTIONS tab for more details about the range of Mathematics options at MU.

MS3SM - MATHEMATICAL STUDIES

Credits: 60 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ANALYSIS 1 (C)	MT432C	5	2
CODING THEORY	MT314S	5	1
CRYPTOGRAPHY	MT312S	5	2
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
INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX ANALYSIS	MT303S	5	2
MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY	MT481S	5	2
OPERATIONS RESEARCH	MT322S	5	1
PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS	MT401S	5	2
PROBABILITY	ST301	5	1
READING COURSE	MT495R	5	1
READING COURSE	MT496R	5	2

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	Career and postgraduate options
	Career options: After Graduation >Well-trained mathematicians are always in demand. A degree in Mathematics from Maynooth University not only provides specialist knowledge, it also trains graduates to think logically and clearly. >These skills are highly sought after in finance and banking, insurance, the civil service, teaching, industrial and commercial management, administration and technical, scientific and engineering work in industry and in research and development. Mathematics Options in Maynooth University Every maths programme contains a mixture of procedural elements ("How do we do this?") and conceptual understanding ("Why does this work?"), with creativity an important ingredient in both. Mathematical Studies concentrates more on the "How", while Pure Maths delves much more into the "Why" and gives greater scope for creativity. For most students, BA Maths Studies (within MH101) and the closely related BSc Applied Maths (within MH201) are the best choices. These are primarily aimed at students who enjoy mathematics, but who might have difficulty with a more proof-oriented degree. Students see a broad range of mathematics topics, with an emphasis more on calculation than proof. There are several Pure Maths degrees mainly differing in what other subject(s) are taken: Pure Maths in Arts (MH101) and the accelerated BSc degrees in Computational Thinking (MH603) and Theoretical Physics and Maths (MH206). All are suited for the very best maths students, and so all require a minimum of a H2 in Leaving Cert Maths. The focus is on giving students a deeper understanding of mathematics, and on constructing arguments that establish truth. One other option that may appeal to students wishing to become teachers is the MH212 programme (which has three streams: Science/Maths/Maths and Computer Science, each with Education). Here, you can get the equivalent of a BSc and PME after 5 years or you can graduate with a BSc only in 4 years. This 5-year programme saves one year compared with the typical 4+2 years for separate BSc and PME programmes, and guarantees that a student is accepted into a PME-equivalent programme from the start of their degree. The maths in MH212 is similar in style to Maths Studies. Visit the Department website for more information about postgraduate options. Postgraduate options: After Graduation >Well-trained mathematicians are always in demand. A degree in Mathematics from Maynooth University not only provides specialist knowledge, it also trains graduates to think logically and clearly. >These skills are highly sought after in finance and banking, insurance, the civil service, teaching, industrial and commercial management, administration and technical, scientific and engineering work in industry and in research and development. Visit the Department website for more information about postgraduate options. For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

Career and postgraduate options

Career options:

After Graduation

>Well-trained mathematicians are always in demand. A degree in Mathematics from Maynooth University not only provides specialist knowledge, it also trains graduates to think logically and clearly.

>These skills are highly sought after in finance and banking, insurance, the civil service, teaching, industrial and commercial management, administration and technical, scientific and engineering work in industry and in research and development.

Mathematics Options in Maynooth University

Every maths programme contains a mixture of procedural elements ("How do we do this?") and conceptual understanding ("Why does this work?"), with creativity an important ingredient in both. Mathematical Studies concentrates more on the "How", while Pure Maths delves much more into the "Why" and gives greater scope for creativity.

For most students, BA Maths Studies (within MH101) and the closely related BSc Applied Maths (within MH201) are the best choices. These are primarily aimed at students who enjoy mathematics, but who might have difficulty with a more proof-oriented degree. Students see a broad range of mathematics topics, with an emphasis more on calculation than proof.

There are several Pure Maths degrees mainly differing in what other subject(s) are taken: Pure Maths in Arts (MH101) and the accelerated BSc degrees in Computational Thinking (MH603) and Theoretical Physics and Maths (MH206). All are suited for the very best maths students, and so all require a minimum of a H2 in Leaving Cert Maths. The focus is on giving students a deeper understanding of mathematics, and on constructing arguments that establish truth.

One other option that may appeal to students wishing to become teachers is the MH212 programme (which has three streams: Science/Maths/Maths and Computer Science, each with Education). Here, you can get the equivalent of a BSc and PME after 5 years or you can graduate with a BSc only in 4 years. This 5-year programme saves one year compared with the typical 4+2 years for separate BSc and PME programmes, and guarantees that a student is accepted into a PME-equivalent programme from the start of their degree. The maths in MH212 is similar in style to Maths Studies.

Visit the Department website for more information about postgraduate options.

Postgraduate options:

After Graduation

>Well-trained mathematicians are always in demand. A degree in Mathematics from Maynooth University not only provides specialist knowledge, it also trains graduates to think logically and clearly.

Visit the Department website for more information about postgraduate options.

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

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