MA (Mathematics)—one year and two years
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Mathematics)
College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies
Key facts
Entry requirements
One year programme: candidates for this programme must have achieved an upper second class honours degree or better in the honours Mathematics subject of the BA degree, or its equivalent as determined by the College. Two year programme: Candidates for this programme must have achieved a Second Class Honours, Grade 1 degree or better in the Mathematical Studies subject of the degree, or a Second Class Honours, Grade 2 or better in the Honours Mathematics, MA380, of the degree, or the equivalent as determined by the College. PDip: Entry requirements are a primary degree with commendation or distinction in Mathematics, Applied Mathematical Science, or an equivalent to be determined by the Discipline.
Duration:
1 year, full-time (MA & PDip) 2 years, full-time (MA)
Next start date: September 2012
ECTS weighting: 90 (MA) | 60 (PDip)
Average intake: 20
Closing date:
You are advised to apply early, which may result in an early offer; see the offer round dates
Taught
Course overview
The one year taught masters in Mathematics is aimed at students with a strong degree in Honours Mathematics. It introduces advanced topics and concepts, preparing graduates for further doctoral studies. However, graduates are also in demand in the financial and semi-state sectors. The programme content is dynamic and research-led. Modules are designed to offer an insight into new and emerging areas of research mathematics.
The two year MA in Mathematics is aimed at students with a strong primary degree in Mathematical Studies, or equivalent. During the first year of study, students gain expertise and confidence in advanced Mathematics, to the level usually found in a four-year single-honours undergraduate programme. Courses taken include Algebra, Analysis, Topology, Numerical Analysis, and Statistics.
Every student completes a project, which introduces them to a modern area of mathematics, and that research techniques and tools that are used in Mathematical investigations. In the second year, students are introduced to advanced topics and concepts. Although it prepares graduates for advanced research degrees, many are also in demand in the financial and semi-state sectors.
The Graduate Diploma in Mathematics bridges the gap between four-year programmes with a substantial mathematical component, and those that are broader in focus or shorter in duration. It opens opportunities to taught and research Masters programmes, as well as the many career options open to Mathematics graduates.
Course outline
MA: Students take four modules per semester. Throughout the year, students work on a minor dissertation on a topic of current interest, during which they receive training in modern research techniques, as well as developing presentation and report-writing skills. The School offers a lively environment for studying a masters. There are several weekly research seminars on topics in various areas of mathematics. Students are also encouraged to participated in the workshops hosted by the School⦡mp;euro;?s de Brún Centre for Computational Algebra.
PDip: Students take a broad range of courses in algebra, analysis, topology, numerical analysis, and statistics. in addition, each student completes a project, supervised by an academic member of staff.
Applications and selections
Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.
Who teaches this course?
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Jerome Sheahan
T +353 91 493 103
E jerome.sheahan@nuigalway.ie
W www.nuigalway.ie/maths
PAC code
GYA28 (one year) GYA29 (two years) GYA30 (PDip)
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €6,015 (MA 1 Year)/€4,710 (MA 2 Years); €5,965 (PDip)
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,250
Current students
Una Carroll
Studying second year of
two-year masters in
"I find the courses to be intellectually stimulating and targeted towards my interests. I think that the programme⦡mp;euro;?s emphasis on logical thought processes in mathematics is an ideal training ground for the problem solving skills needed in my anticipated career in industry."
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