BSc Hons Mathematical Sciences Single Honours

Modules
 

Refer to CK407 for full details.
 

All modules 5 credits unless otherwise stated.
 

First Year Modules:
 

Core:

• AM1052 Introduction to Mechanics
• AM1053 Introduction to Mathematical Modelling
• AM1054 Mathematical Software
• MA1057 Introduction to Abstract Algebra
• MA1058 Introduction to Linear Algebra
• MA1059 Calculus
• MA1060 Introduction to Analysis
• ST1051 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
   

And modules to the value of 20 credits from the following:
 

Electives:

• AC1107 Investment in Capital Assets  
• AC1108 Introduction to Valuation and Risk
• BL1006 Habitats and Ecosystems
• CM1006 Introduction to Chemistry for Physicists and Mathematicians (10 credits)
• CS1061 Programming in C
• CS1065 Computer Applications Programming
• CS1069 Introduction to Internet Technologies  
• EC1213 Microeconomic Reasoning and Practice 
• EC1214 Macroeconomic Tools of Analysis   
• PA1003 Principles of Market Analysis (10 credits)
• PY1052 Introductory Physics I* (10 credits) 
• PY1053 Introductory Physics II* (10 credits) 
• PY1054 Special Topics in Physics  
• ST1050 Statistical Programming in R  

Students from Mathematical Sciences (CK407) who pass First Science may opt to enter the Single Honours Mathematical Sciences programme or the Single Honours programme in Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science.
 

Second Year Modules:

Students take 60 credits as outlined below.
 

Applied Mathematics
AM2052, AM2060, AM2061, AM2071, AM2072 (each 5 credits)
 

Mathematics
MA2051, MA2054, MA2055, MA2071 (each 5 credits)
 

Statistics
ST2053 (5 credits), ST2054 (10 credits)

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 BSc Hons Mathematical Sciences Single Honours may vary from €20,000 to €35,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

As a graduate, you will possess technical and numerical skills, as well as desirable soft skills, such as oral and written presentation skills and team work experience, all of which are highly valued by potential employers. A mathematical science degree can lead to a wide range of careers in areas such as accountancy, actuarial work, banking, management consultancy, options trading, pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries, scientific research, software/ computing, and in engineering-based industries such
as electronics and communication technologies. Recent graduates have gone on to work for AIB, Allianz Insurance, Cork County Council, FBD Insurance, Flutter Entertainment, IPB Insurance, and UCC.