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Mathematics (MSc & HDipAppSc)

MSc (Mathematics)
HDipAppSc (Mathematics)

College of Science

Course overview

MSc: this one-year taught masters in mathematics introduces students to advanced topics and concepts. Although it prepares students for advanced research degrees, graduates are also in demand in the financial and semi-state sectors.

The programme content is dynamic and research-led. Each year, a distinct theme is selected, and designed to offer an insight into new and emerging areas of research mathematics. Details of the theme for 2012-13 will be posted to the School's website.

 

HDipAppSc: A diploma in Mathematics bridges the gap between a four-year mathematics programme, and one that has a substantial mathematical component, but that is not to the same level as an honours degree. It opens opportunities to taught and research Masters programmes, as well as the many career options open to Mathematics graduates.

Participating students are given the opportunity to develop their skills in different areas of mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematical modelling by taking advanced level courses. They study five courses each semester chosen from a catalogue of appropriate courses. They also undertake a supervised project working in close collaboration with an academic member of staff during which they are trained in various research techniques and gain an insight into some current area of Applied Mathematics research.


At the end of this programme successful students will have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience as a student who has completed a BSc (Applied Mathematics).

Key facts

Entry requirements

MSc: Candidates for this programme must have achieved a second class honours degree or better in Mathematics at degree level or the equivalent as determined by the College of Science.


HDip: The entry requirements are a distinction or commendation in a primary degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematical Science at General degree level (NQAI Level 7), or an equivalent to be determined by the College of Science.

Duration: 1 year, full-time

Next start date: September 2015

ECTS weighting: 90 (MSc) | 60 (HDip)

Average intake: 20 (MSc) | 15 (HDip)

Closing date: 31 July 2015

Mode of study: Taught

Course outline

HDipAppSc: 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.

MSc: Students take four courses 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 participate in the workshops hosted by the School’s de Brún Centre for Computational Algebra.

 

Applications and selections

Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.

Requirements and assessment

HDipAppSc: examination and project work.

 

MSc: examination (80%) and minor dissertation (20%).

Find out more

Dr. Jerome Sheahan (HDip enquiries) / Dr. Graham Ellis (MSc enquiries)
T +353 91 493 103 / +353 91 493 011
E jerome Sheahan@nuigalway.ie | graham.ellis@nuigalway.ie 
www.nuigalway.ie/courses/mathematics

PAC code

GYS09, MSc
GYS15, HDipAppSc

Fees for this course

EU (Total): €6,015 p.a. 2014/15 (inclusive of Levy)
 - Tuition: €5,791 p.a. 2014/15
 - Student levy: €224 p.a. 2014/15
Non-EU (Total): €13,750 p.a. 2014/15

EU fee for M.Sc. €6,015

EU fee for PG Dip. €5,965

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Past students



Anthony Winterlich

One-year masters in Mathematics

"...While my engineering background meant that I had strong practical applied mathematical training this is now complemented greatly by the abstract nature of many of the courses in the graduate programme. The programme is stimulating me towards a career in academia but the entire programme is also an ideal training ground for a career in industry...."