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Mathematics  (MSJ3)

BA (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2025/2026
School
School of Mathematics and Statistics
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
Award
Bachelor of Arts
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Assoc Professor Christopher Boyd
Overall Programme Credits:
Programme Credits:
Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 60 Electives: 0
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 2: 25
Stage 3: 25
Stage 4: 25

Curricular information is subject to change.

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This programme provides opportunities for students to develop in areas such as:
  • Numeracy
  • Writing
  • Researching
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Presentations
  • Teamwork
  • Global awareness
  • Social responsibility
  • Critical thinking
  • Self-awareness


This programme supports students’ career development and employability through:
  • Cultural awareness, resilience and self-confidence e.g. Study Abroad/ERASMUS
  • Development of critical thinking, problem solving skills and decision-making e.g. through individual and group projects and assignments
  • Development of self-reflection skills


Stage 2

There are 4 core modules for Stage 2: MST20010, MST20070, MST20040 and MST20050. STAT20060 must also be taken in either Stage 2 or Stage 3. This does not apply to students who are registered to a joint degree in Statistics. If you have not selected STAT20060 in Stage 2, you must register to 1 option module.

Stage 3

There are 3 core modules for Stage 3: MST30050, MST30010 and MST30070.
Students must also complete STAT20060 in stage 2 or 3. If you selected STAT20060 in Stage 3, you must select 1 option module. If you complete STAT20060 in Stage 2, you must select 2 options.

Stage 4

There are 3 core modules for Stage 4: MST30050, MST30010 and MST30070.
Students must also complete STAT20060 in stage 2 or 4. If you selected STAT20060 in Stage 4, you must select 1 option module. If you complete STAT20060 in Stage 2, you must select 2 options.

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 2 Core Modules
 MST20010 Algebraic Structures Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 MST20070 Multivariable Calculus with Applications Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 MST20040 Analysis Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 MST20050 Linear Algebra II Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
For students progressing to a degree in Mathematical Studies STAT20060 must be taken in either Stage 2 or Stage 3 . This does not apply to students who are registered to a joint degree in Statistics
 STAT20060 Statistics & Probability Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Option Modules
 MATH20150 Graphs and Networks Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Option Modules
 MATH20260 The Mathematics of Google Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 MST30010 Group Theory and Applications Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 MST30050 Complex Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 MST30070 Differential Geometry Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Students should ensure that they have completed this module prior to degree completion.
STAT20060 Statistics & Probability Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 1 of:
If you have selected STAT20060 in 2022/23, you must select 1 option from the list below.If you completed STAT20060 in a previous year, you must select 2 options from the list below.
 MST30020 History of Mathematics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 1 of:
If you have selected STAT20060 in 2022/23, you must select 1 option from the list below.If you completed STAT20060 in a previous year, you must select 2 options from the list below.
 MATH30250 Cryptography: Theory & Practice Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 1 of:
If you have selected STAT20060 in 2022/23, you must select 1 option from the list below.If you completed STAT20060 in a previous year, you must select 2 options from the list below.
 MST30030 Financial Mathematics Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 1 of:
If you have selected STAT20060 in 2022/23, you must select 1 option from the list below.If you completed STAT20060 in a previous year, you must select 2 options from the list below.
 MST30040 Differential Equations Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 MST30010 Group Theory and Applications Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 MST30050 Complex Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 MST30070 Differential Geometry Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Students should ensure that they have completed this module prior to degree completion.
STAT20060 Statistics & Probability Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 1 of:
If you have selected STAT20060 in 2022/23, you must select 1 option from the list below.If you completed STAT20060 in a previous year, you must select 2 options from the list below.
 MST30020 History of Mathematics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 1 of:
If you have selected STAT20060 in 2022/23, you must select 1 option from the list below.If you completed STAT20060 in a previous year, you must select 2 options from the list below.
 MATH30250 Cryptography: Theory & Practice Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 1 of:
If you have selected STAT20060 in 2022/23, you must select 1 option from the list below.If you completed STAT20060 in a previous year, you must select 2 options from the list below.
 MST30030 Financial Mathematics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 1 of:
If you have selected STAT20060 in 2022/23, you must select 1 option from the list below.If you completed STAT20060 in a previous year, you must select 2 options from the list below.
 MST30040 Differential Equations Spring  5

See the UCD Assessment website for further details, including worked examples of how degree award GPAs are calculated

Module Weighting Info
 
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHACS001 Stage 3 - 50.00%
Stage 2 - 50.00%
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
BHACS023 Stage 3 - 70.00%
Stage 2 - 30.00%
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
BHACS027 Stage 4 - 50.00%
Stage 3 - 30.00%
Stage 2 - 20.00%
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
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