Mathematical Sciences / Eolaíocht Mhatamaiticiúil DT205
Qualification awarded: BSc (Mathematical Sciences) Level 8 / BSc (Eolaíocht Mhatamaiticiúil) Leibhéal 8
Duration of programme:
4 years
Type of programme:
Honours Degree
Number of places:
40 approx.
What is Mathematical Sciences?
Mathematical Sciences is a broad title that encompasses most areas of mathematics and statistics.
What are my career opportunities?
There are many career opportunities for numerate graduates. A mathematical or related degree can open up a whole world of employment opportunities and can thus keep pace with whichever areas are currently thriving. Graduates have found employment in many areas, notably the IT sector and the financial services. Graduates of this programme will have highly developed analytical and problem solving skills in a specialist Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications context and be in a good position to embark on high achieving careers in industry, commerce, the teaching and other professions, and the public sector. They will also be qualified to proceed to graduate study and higher degrees by research.
What other options do I have after completion?
Students who have reached the appropriate honours standard may have access to a wide range of Masters degrees in DIT and elsewhere in Higher Education.
What will I study on this programme?
The first two years of the programme are designed to provide a sound foundation in Mathematics, which will underpin subsequent work and to introduce students to topics in Statistics and Computer Science which they have the option of developing further in later stages through specialist study.
The main strength of the programme is the way in which the third and fourth years are designed in a modular fashion to allow the student significant choice from courses in Algebra, Analysis, Mechanics, Statistics, Operations Research and Financial Mathematics. The programme includes a six month placement in year three, during which students gain experience of using their analytical, problem solving and computer skills in a working environment.
Module listing
Year One
- Foundation Mathematics
- Calculus
- Discrete Mathematics
- Linear Algebra
- Statistics
- Computer Architecture
- Programming
- Professional Development
- Mathematics Modelling
- Mathematics Laboratory
Year Two
- Calculus/Analysis
- Linear Algebra
- Discrete Mathematics
- Operations Research
- Statistics
- Numerical Methods
- Databases
- Operating Systems
- Professional Development
- Mathematics Modelling
Year Three
- Numerical Analysis & Applications
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Statistics
- Maths Practical
Students also choose three optional subjects from the following:
Real Analysis, Complex Variables, Classical Mechanics, Algebraic Structures, Financial Mathematics, Network Analysis & Transportation, Stochastic Mathematical Modelling.
There will also be a six-month placement (or equivalent) in an Industrial/ Commercial or Public Sector organisation. On successful completion of Year 3, students (who so decide) may exit with a BSc (Ordinary) Degree in Mathematical Sciences.
Year Four
Six modules are chosen from Group A for Semester 1 & three modules are chosen from Group B for Semester 2. A project is also undertaken in Semester 2.
Group A: Differential Equations, Applied Functional Analysis 1,
Fluid Mechanics, Coding Theory 1, Algebraic Structures, Numerical Analysis, Financial Mathematics 1, Regression Models 1, Linear Programming, Queuing Theory & Markov Processes, Dynamical Systems & Chaos, Fourier Analysis & Wavelets, Quantum Mechanics, Decision Theory & Games
Group B: Integral Equations, Applied Functional Analysis II, Cryptology, Financial Mathematics II, Regression Models II, Integer Programming, Industrial/Commercial Statistics, Coding Theory II, Non-Linear Programming
Entry Requirements
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Minimum no of |
Minimum Grade in |
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Subjects |
Honours |
Maths |
English/Irish |
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6 |
2 |
OB2* |
OD3 |
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Other Requirements *Or Applied Mathematics |
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Are there study abroad opportunities?
There is an option on some semesters of the programme to study in other European institutions via Erasmus.
Further information
School of Mathematical Sciences
T: 01 402 4842 (Maev Maguire)
