UCD Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
"I decided to study Mathematical Studies at UCD as part of a Joint Honours degree because of the huge variety of interesting topics available. I was taught by world-class lecturers and mathematicians who are at the forefront of exciting research and discovery. The Mathematical Studies degree provides an excellent foundation both for employment and further study, and I have since undertaken a Higher Diploma in Mathematical Science."
Patrick Doohan Student
Mathematics BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Photo of a rare Festoon butterfly taken on a third year field trip to Spain Photo by Dr Tasman Crowe ©UCD 2014
CAO Code DN500 Joint Hons Full Time CAO Code DN501 Joint Hons Part Time
CAO Points Range 2014 340 —605 Length of Course 3 Years Average Intake 100
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ A third language ¬ Three other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
Level 6/7 Progression Routes None
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 182
Special Entry Recommendations In order to study Mathematics, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a Grade HC3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent.
Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
Choosing Mathematics Mathematics can be taken as part of a Joint Honours degree (DN500). It can also be taken on a part-time basis (DN501). Review the subjects you can study with Mathematics by looking at the diagram on page 35.
Why is this subject for me? Mathematics plays a key role in our quest to fully describe and understand the natural world. Those who concentrate on this subject will gain an understanding of mathematical concepts and learn how to prove key facts and solve problems using deductive reasoning.
What will I study? Some first year modules build on the foundations laid at school but you will also meet exciting new aspects of the subject. It is not assumed that you will have met everything before and each topic is carefully introduced and built upon.
First Year Calculus ¬ Linear Algebra ¬Number Theory & Combinatorics
Second & Third Year Analysis ¬ Algebra ¬Graphs & Networks ¬ History of Mathematics ¬ Algebraic Structures ¬Geometry ¬ Financial Mathematics ¬Differential Equations ¬ Probability & Statistics ¬Complex Analysis
Mathematics is taught in lectures and tutorials, and students also undertake independent study.
Other courses of interest Economics
Statistics
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Assessment is through a combination of end-of-semester written examinations and continuous assessment.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities The skills and problem-solving abilities you acquire are highly prized in a range of professions. Our recent graduates have found highly rewarding employment in:
Actuarial science ¬Political science ¬ Journalism¬Business ¬Sociology ¬Banking and financial services ¬ IT ¬ Education ¬ Meteorology ¬ Accounting
Graduates may also pursue further study including the HDip in Mathematical Science (qualifier for the MSc in Mathematics), HDip in Actuarial Science, HDip in Statistics, and MA in either Mathematics or Statistics.
International Study Opportunities An extra year spent in an international university, leading to the award of a BA (International) is highly recommended. Opportunities in third year have included:
– University of Texas at Austin, USA – University of California, USA – University of Perugia, Italy – University of Konstanz, Germany
KEY FACT Mathematics and Statistics were ranked by The New York Times as the best degrees to study for the 21st century. There is a real shortage of qualified mathematicians and statisticians and UCD graduates continue to perform successfully in the jobs market.
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Dr. Pauline Mellon UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics Science South, Belfield, Dublin 4
pauline.mellon@
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