BA Hons Mathematics Arts

at University College Cork

Year 1 Module:

You will review Leaving Certificate mathematics, with an emphasis on understanding, and build on this. The topics covered in this year are calculus, analysis, linear algebra and abstract algebra.
 

MA1055 Mathematics (Honours) (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Analysis, Abstract Algebra)  (15 credits)   
 

Year 2
You will study the theoretical underpinning of integration and differentiation in one and more variables, solve differential equations, and solve real-life problems using graphs and other discrete mathematics techniques. You will experiment with using computer software in problem solving.
 

Year 3 
These topics will be developed further and you will also study other topics in analysis, algebra and geometry.

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 Mathematics Arts 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.