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If you are interested in Applied Mathematics and Mathematics and think you might like to teach these subjects at post-primary level, then this degree subject may be for you. It is designed so that you study mathematics, applied mathematics and education in an integrated manner. Throughout the course you will gain teaching experience through structured educational placements. The four-year BSc in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education leads directly to the one-year MSc in Mathematics and Science Education. On completion of both degrees, you are fully qualified to teach Applied Mathematics and Mathematics to Higher Level Leaving Certificate Level.

About This Course

If you are interested in Applied Mathematics and Mathematics and think you might like to teach these subjects at post-primary level, then this degree subject may be for you. It is designed so that you study mathematics, applied mathematics and education in an integrated manner. Throughout the course you will gain teaching experience through structured educational placements. The four-year BSc in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education leads directly to the one-year MSc in Mathematics and Science Education. On completion of both degrees, you are fully qualified to teach Applied Mathematics and Mathematics to Higher Level Leaving Certificate Level.

Information on all our courses including pathways, internships and careers information is available in the UCD Science Undergraduate Courses Entry 2025 Brochure (PDF).

Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education is one of the degree subjects in the Science, Mathematics & Education stream in the common entry Science course. Students study the modules required for the Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education in first year and will study modules for a minimum of two degree subjects in second year. Students interested in Science, Mathematics & Education degree subjects also have the choice to pursue the modules required for degree subjects in other streams within the common entry Science course. At the end of second year, students choose their degree subject. As we offer a number of degree subjects in each stream, students have a number of similar degree subjects to choose from and if a degree subject is oversubscribed, places are allocated on a competitive basis.

For more information on choosing a degree subject at the end of Second Year, visit the Science, Mathematics & Education stream page.

This is a sample set of modules that an Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education student could study each year in UCD.

First Year

Scientific Enquiry • Mathematics & Science Education & Communication • Applications of Differential Equations • Linear Algebra • Numbers and Functions • Calculus • Mathematical Analysis • Statistical Modelling • Option Modules • Elective Module

Second Year

Key Ideas in Education • Science and Mathematics Pedagogy • Computational Science • Vector Calculus • Oscillations & Waves • Classical Mechanics • Calculus of Several Variables • Groups, Rings and Fields • Linear Algebra • Elective Modules

Third Year

Schools and Society • Post-Primary Placement • Peer-Assisted Tutoring • Analytical Mechanics • Fluid Mechanics • Partial Differential Equations • Probability Theory • Option Modules • Elective modules

Fourth Year

Pedagogical Approaches to Mathematics and Science • Psychology for Teaching & Learning • Year-Long Placement in Post-Primary School • Group Theory • Geometry • Complex Analysis • History of Mathematics

Fifth Year

Research Methods • Professional Dissertation • Year-Long Placement in Post- Primary School • Continuous Professional Development

 

After graduating with their BSc, students proceed to the MSc in Mathematics & Science Education.

Placements are integrated into this 5-year course from first year, with all undergraduate placements arranged for you. Care is taken to gradually introduce you to school placements, to enable you to build your knowledge and confidence before teaching a class of pupils.

During the last two years of the course, students complete year-long placements at two different post-primary schools. These placements are designed so that students not only obtain teaching experience, but also gain a whole-of-school experience through participating in parent-teacher meetings, timetabling etc. The complete five-year course is fully accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland.

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Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MATH10350 Calculus in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 SCI10010 Principles of Scientific Enquiry Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 ACM10060 Applications of Differential Equations Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MATH10340 Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MATH10410 Mathematics & Science Education & Communication Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 STAT10060 Statistical Modelling Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students wishing to take Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Education in Stage 2 must take MATH10040 and MATH10320 in Stage 1 or Stage 2.
MATH10040 Numbers & Functions Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students wishing to take Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Education in Stage 2 must take MATH10040 and MATH10320 in Stage 1 or Stage 2.
MATH10320 Mathematical Analysis Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to do Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Education in Stage 2 who did not achieve a H5 or higher in Higher Level Leaving Certificate Applied Mathematics or equivalent must take ACM10080 in Stage 1.Students who intend to do Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Education in Stage 2 who did not achieve a H5 or higher in Higher Level Leaving Certificate Computer Science or equivalent must take COMP10290 in Stage 1.
 ACM10080 Introduction to Applied and Computational Mathematics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to do Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Education in Stage 2 who did not achieve a H5 or higher in Higher Level Leaving Certificate Applied Mathematics or equivalent must take ACM10080 in Stage 1.Students who intend to do Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Education in Stage 2 who did not achieve a H5 or higher in Higher Level Leaving Certificate Computer Science or equivalent must take COMP10290 in Stage 1.
 COMP10290 Computation for Scientists Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students interested in pursuing Applied and Computational Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and Education may wish to consider the following as option modules.
 STAT10050 Practical Statistics Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students interested in pursuing Applied and Computational Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and Education may wish to consider the following as option modules.
 COMP10020 Introduction to Programming II Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 BIOL10130 Biology in Action Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 BIOL10140 Life on Earth Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 CHEM00010 Introductory Chemistry Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 CHEM10040 The Molecular World Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 CHEM20100 Basis of Inorganic Chemistry Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 COMP10010 Introduction to Programming I Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 PHIL10160 Critical Thinking Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 PHYC10050 Astronomy & Space Science Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 PHYC10210 Quanta, Particles & Relativity Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 GEOL10050 Earth and Humanity Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 GEOL10060 Introduction to Earth Sciences Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 STAT10050 Practical Statistics Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 ACM10090 Climate Change:Causes & Consequences Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 BIOL10110 Cell Biology & Genetics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 BMOL10030 Biomedical Sciences: Understanding Human Disease. Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 CHEM10050 Basis of Organic and Biological Chemistry Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 CHEM20140 Introductory Transition Metal Chemistry Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 COMP10020 Introduction to Programming II Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 COMP10060 Computer Science for Engineers I Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 GEOL10070 Understanding Earth Systems Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2.
 PHYC20080 Fields, Waves and Light Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 ACM20030 Computational Science Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 ACM20050 Classical Mechanics Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 EDUC20030 Key Ideas in Education Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 MATH20060 Calculus of Several Variables Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 MATH20300 Linear Algebra 2 for the Mathematical Sciences Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 STAT20110 Introduction to Probability Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 ACM20060 Oscillations and Waves Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 ACM20150 Vector Integral & Differential Calculus Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 MATH20310 Groups, Rings and Fields Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
If not previously taken in Stage 1, students enrolled to Stage 2 Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Education must take MATH10040 and MATH10320 in Stage 2.
MATH10040 Numbers & Functions Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
If not previously taken in Stage 1, students enrolled to Stage 2 Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Education must take MATH10040 and MATH10320 in Stage 2.
MATH10320 Mathematical Analysis Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to keep Mathematics or ACM open as patways should take STAT20100 and STAT20230 in Stage 2 or Stage 3. Students may wish to consider other options listed her to align with Mathematics and ACM pathways.
 STAT20230 Modern Regression Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to keep Mathematics or ACM open as patways should take STAT20100 and STAT20230 in Stage 2 or Stage 3. Students may wish to consider other options listed her to align with Mathematics and ACM pathways.
 STAT10050 Practical Statistics Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to keep Mathematics or ACM open as patways should take STAT20100 and STAT20230 in Stage 2 or Stage 3. Students may wish to consider other options listed her to align with Mathematics and ACM pathways.
 STAT20100 Inferential Statistics Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students may wish to take EDUC20020 in line with other Education pathways.
 EDUC20020 Science and Maths Pedagogy Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 ACM30130 Advanced Computational Science Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 ACM30190 Dynamical Systems Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 ACM30220 Partial Differential Equations Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 MATH30340 Peer-Assisted Tutoring Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 EDUC30050 Schools and Society Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 MATH30040 Complex Analysis Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 MATH30390 Mathematics Pedagogy & Curriculum in Placement Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students should take PSY10050 and MST30070 in Stage 3 or Stage 4.
 PSY10050 Introduction to Psychology Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students should take PSY10050 and MST30070 in Stage 3 or Stage 4.
 MST30070 Differential Geometry Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 ACM41020 Maths of Machine Learning Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 MATH30030 Advanced Linear Algebra Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 MATH30090 Metric Spaces Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 MATH30360 Measure Theory and Integration Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 PHYC30030 Quantum Mechanics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 STAT20230 Modern Regression Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 STAT30090 Models - Stochastic Models Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 SUST10010 Introduction to Sustainability Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 ACM30020 Applied Analysis Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 ACM30070 Computational Finance Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 ACM30090 Mathematical Biology Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 ACM30110 Advanced Computational Finance Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 ACM30140 Numerical Methods for PDEs Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 ACM30200 Mathematical Fluid Dynamics I Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 ACM30210 Foundations of Quantum Theory Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 MATH30120 Topology Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 1 of:
Students must complete 50 credits from programme (core/option) modules in Stage 3. Students may take 10 credits from elective modules or additional option modules from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 3. Students must ensure they have 40 credits at Level 3.
 MATH30250 Cryptography: Theory & Practice Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 EDUC42180 Professional Placement & Portfolio 1 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  20
Stage 4 Core Modules
 ACM40690 Applied Complex Variables Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 EDUC43930 Maths/Applied Maths Methods 1A Autumn  2.5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 MATH40810 Mathematics Pedagogy for Classroom Practice Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 EDUC42840 Maths Pedagogy in Placement Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 EDUC43940 Maths/Applied Maths Methods 1B Spring  2.5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Students should take PSY10050 or MST30070 in Stage 3 or Stage 4.
PSY10050 Introduction to Psychology Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Students should take PSY10050 or MST30070 in Stage 3 or Stage 4.
MST30070 Differential Geometry Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 ACM40980 Research Project 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  10
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 ACM30190 Dynamical Systems Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 ACM40010 Electrodynamics & Gauge Theory Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 ACM40070 Math Fluid Dynamics II Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 ACM41020 Maths of Machine Learning Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 EDUC42120 Educating Ireland PME Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 MST30020 History of Mathematics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 PSY20020 Child & Adolescent Development Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 SCI30080 Professional Placement-Science Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 SUST10010 Introduction to Sustainability Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 ACM30090 Mathematical Biology Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 ACM30140 Numerical Methods for PDEs Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 ACM30210 Foundations of Quantum Theory Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 DSCY10060 Energy, Climate Change & Policy Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 MATH30120 Topology Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 MATH30250 Cryptography: Theory & Practice Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their remaining credits from this list to complete Stage 4. Students who wish to take PSY20020 must have taken PSY10050 in Stage 3. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 MATH30370 Markov Chains Spring  5

I was set on studying pure mathematics but after completing a module on mathematics education, I realised that while I have a love for mathematics, I have a passion for mathematics education and communication. The world of mathematics education and communication is so extensive, and I am keen to be a part of it in many ways. I find teaching very rewarding, so I see myself working in a secondary school to gain experience. I would love to come back to college to pursue a graduate degree and get involved in mathematics education research.

Deeba Javadpour, Student

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General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education:

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Additional special entry route(s) to Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education:

These options have additional eligibility requirements to cater for specific applicant cohorts. You should not apply via these routes before consulting the requirements or contacting the responsible UCD office.

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Access Progression Pathway
Application to this Non-EU Access Progression Pathway is by invitation only. If you are not currently enrolled on an Access programme at UCD, your application will be marked as invalid.
If you are not a current Access student, but you are a non-EU applicant seeking admission to an undergraduate degree, please submit an application via the "Undergraduate Degree (Non-EU)" course type.		 Apply
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