Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences

at University of Limerick

The programme is full time, of four years in duration. It includes a period of Cooperative Education during the spring and summer of the third year of the course where the skills that you have acquired are applied in an appropriate workplace. The first two years of the course provide a foundation in a broad range of areas including calculus, statistics, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, operations research, mechanics, computer science and mathematical modelling.

There is also an elective pair of modules in the first year in either (a) Computer Science or (b) Economics or (c) Finance/Accounting or (d) Physics.

The third and fourth years of the programme give you the opportunity to specialise in one of the following options:

Mathematics

The mathematics stream is aimed at giving you a rounded appreciation of mathematics and the ability to approach problem solving with a mathematical mind. It develops the analytical skills acquired in the first two years using mathematical modelling of real world problems. Topics covered include linear algebra, fluid mechanics, dynamical systems, mathematical modelling and numerical solution of partial differential equations, perturbation methods, stochastic differential equations.

Statistics

Statistics deals with the collection, presentation, and analysis of data. Application areas include marketing, product development and testing, finance, economics, sociology, medicine, and the experimental sciences. Topics covered range from the mathematical basis of statistics through to the use of specialised software in the analysis of large, complex sets of data. The courses in this option include data analytics, statistical inference, statistical modelling, experimental design, quality control, time series analysis, stochastic processes and multivariate analysis.

Computing

The aim of this stream is to develop your understanding of the mathematical foundation of computing and to provide you with practical skills in the development of software systems. The courses in this option include systems analysis, data mining, algorithms, database systems and intelligent systems.

You will undertake a project in your final year that reflects your area of specialisation and, if possible, your Cooperative Education experience.

In Years 2, 3 or 4, students can apply to spend a semester studying abroad at one of our partner institutes worldwide.

Entry Requirements for applicants from India:

Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Metro State Boards or Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE), with first-division/class standing and a minimum average grade of 70%.  
 

• A language other than English and Mathematics must be taken as a subject up to Grade X.
• Where there is a specific subject requirement for a specific programme (e.g. Math, Physics, French, etc.), a minimum grade of 70% in that subject at Grade XII is required. 

Non-EU Students

Student pays
Tuition Fees    
€16,465

Student pays    
Student Centre Levy    
€92

Total
€16,557

Employability skills from this degree
 

• Designing and conducting observational and experimental studies
• Analysing and interpreting data, finding patterns and drawing conclusions
• Approaching problems in an analytical and rigorous way, formulating theories and applying them to solve problems
• Dealing with abstract concepts
• IT skills
• Advanced numeracy and analysing large quantities of data
• Logical thinking