BA Hons Mathematical Studies

at University College Cork

Year 1 modules:
 

All modules 5 credits unless otherwise stated.
 

Three modules will consolidate what you will have learnt in school and provide the building blocks for the rest of the degree:

• MS1002 Calculus
• MS1003 Linear Algebra
• MS1004 Introduction to Statistics  

Year 2 modules
 

You will build on this foundation, with modules chosen from the following:

• discrete mathematics
• dynamical systems
• further calculus
• applications of abstract algebra
• geometry
• data analytics and other applications of statistics
• mechanics.

Year 3 modules
 

You will develop these topics further, again with a mixture of theory and applications. Modules include:

• differential equations and mathematical modelling
• further statistics
• transformation geometry
• number theory and further abstract algebra
• financial mathematics
• analysis.
   

Non-EU Candidates
Non-EU candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
 

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & ExaminationsThe minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.IELTS*  
 

• 6.5 Overall
• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
   

TOEFL iBT  

• 90 Overall
• Listening 20
• Reading 19
• Speaking 21
• Writing 20

The fees for BA Hons Mathematical Studies may vary from €16,000 to €35,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

As a graduate, your technical and numeracy skills will prepare you for a range of employment opportunities. Your soft skills, such as oral and written presentation skills and experience of working in a team, will also be attractive to employers.
 

A degree that includes mathematics will be seen by employers as evidence that you are able to think independently and quickly learn new skills.
 

Recent graduates have embarked on career paths such as:

• teaching
• accountancy
• banking
• management services
• insurance
• sales and marketing
• media
• civil service.