BA Hons Applied Mathematics

at University College Cork

The first-year course assumes no previous knowledge of applied mathematics and extensive tutorial support is available throughout.
 

Year 1 Modules (All 5 Credits):

• AM1052 Introduction to Mechanics;
• AM1053 Introduction to Mathematical Modelling;
• AM1054 Mathematical Software
   

Note:  Students taking Applied Mathematics in First Arts must also take Mathematics MA1055. Applied Mathematics may not be combined with modules from Mathematical Studies (MS1002, MS1003, MS1004) 
 

Year 2 Modules:

Engineering Mechanics with Transform Methods;  Mathematical Modelling;  C/C++ Programming with Applications;  Fourier Methods;  Mathematical Experimentation & Chaos, Multivariable Calculus
 

Year 3*/4 Modules:

Computer Modelling & Numerical Techniques;  Vector & Tensor Methods;  Optimisation & the Calculus of Variations;  Partial Differential Equations with Applications; Analysis and Control of Non-Linear Systems
 

Applied Mathematics Literature Review

*BA International students spend Third Year studying in an approved foreign University in a country of the student's major language or subject.  They will return to complete their final year in UCC in Year 4.
 

Course Practicalities
 

Year 1: Three 5-credit modules in Applied Mathematics corresponds to a workload of about 7 lecture hours and 3 hours of tutorials or computer laboratory per week.
 

Years 2 and 3: Six 5-credit modules per year. Most modules consist of two lectures per week, together with associated homework that is discussed in tutorials.
 

Modules in applied mathematics that involve significant use of the computer have associated laboratory practicals. The School of Mathematical Sciences has dedicated, well-equipped computer laboratories for this purpose.

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 & Examinations The 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 Applied Mathematics 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, practical and numeracy skills, as well as the soft skills you have acquired, such as oral and written presentation skills and the ability to work in teams, will prepare you for a wide range of employment opportunities. 
 

A degree in Applied 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 careers in primary and secondary level teaching, in software/computing, in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries, and in engineering-based industries such as electronics. They have also become management consultants, actuaries, bankers and accountants.