Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

This programme is aimed at graduates whose level of mathematical training is high, but below that of the UCD BSc Degree Honours in Mathematics or Applied and Computational Mathematics, and who have demonstrated mathematical flair. It enables them to reach in one year a level of mathematical knowledge equivalent to that of BSc Honours graduates and thus, in particular, qualifies them to enter the MSc degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Sciences.

This programme is aimed at graduates whose level of mathematical training is high, but below that of a four-year honours BSc degree in the Mathematical Sciences, and who have demonstrated mathematical flair. It enables them to reach in one year a level of mathematical knowledge equivalent to that of BSc Honours graduates and thus, in particular, qualifies them to enter the MSc degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Sciences. The programme will give students the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the concepts of modern mathematics and statistics, and a mastery of the associated skills and technologies. We expect our students to become autonomous inquisitive learners capable of formulating and creatively solving relevant problems in the language of mathematics and statistics. Our graduates will be in demand by employers and academic research institutes for their ability to use the tools they have learned to explain, describe and predict. We value students who are motivated to find the underlying mathematical causes and reasons for observations and patterns. We aim to provide a teaching and learning environment that develops confidence and independence through a wide variety of interactive formats, both inside and outside the classroom. 

• Analyze and interpret data, find patterns and draw conclusions
• Apply mathematical reasoning and techniques to formulate and solve problems
• Approach problems in an analytical, precise and rigorous way
• Carry out research into a specific topic, including survey and synthesize the known literature
• Confidently analyze and draw information from large quantities of data
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of mathematics and statistics
• Explore and manipulate abstract concepts
• Give oral presentations of technical mathematical material at a level appropriate for the audience
• Model real-world problems in a mathematical framework
• Prepare a written report on technical mathematical content in clear and precise language
• Use the language of logic to reason correctly and make deductions
• Use the power of modern technology to augment mathematical and statistical problem solving
• Work independently and as part of a team

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HDip Mathematical Science (T011) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 7880
nonEU    fee per year - € 14310

HDip Mathematical Science (T086) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 4540
nonEU    fee per year - € 9240

***Fees are subject to change

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

• The mathematics stream of this programme is especially intended for applicants with a degree in mathematical studies, economics and finance, a three-year honours degree in mathematics or a cognate discipline with a high mathematical content. An upper second class honours or the international equivalent is required.

• The applied and computational mathematics stream of this programme is especially intended for science and engineering graduates who have scored highly in their mathematics, applied mathematics or mathematical physics courses. An upper second class honours or the international equivalent is required.

• Other graduates who believe that their mathematical training provides suffi cient background to cope with the programme may apply for entry to the Programme Coordinator.

• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

School of Mathematics and Statistics Application Process FAQ

 

Graduate Profile

Dr Alison Sneyd
After completing a degree in Mathematical Studies at UCD, I decided to do the HDip in Mathematical Science because it gave me the qualification I needed to pursue a PhD in mathematics. The HDip increased my understanding of a wide variety of topics in mathematics and was very beneficial to my future studies.

The following entry routes are available:

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised