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Mathematical studies
Mathematical Studies (group 3 subject) CAO Code: MH101 | CAO Points 2021: 338
Minimum entry requirements for Mathematical Studies in MH101: recommended minimum O3/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics. For full details about entry requirements see p. 42.
> Mathematics is the logical and abstract study of pattern. It involves an interplay between the concrete and the abstract: the ever-changing world around us is one of the key inspirations for the invention and investigation of abstract mathematics, and the discoveries of abstract mathematics have important and unexpected applications in the world around us. > Our Mathematics degrees aim to bridge the gap between school
Mathematics and current frontiers of knowledge. You will learn to think hard and rigorously about questions and to solve new problems – invaluable skills that can be transferred to any area of life and any job you hold in future.
Why choose this subject? > A degree in a Mathematical discipline opens the door to jobs in a variety of fields such as finance, trading, insurance, information technology, education, data analysis, scientific research and development. > The Department offers multiple programmes to suit a range of Mathematical backgrounds, from the intensive Pure Mathematics programmes, which are aimed at students with a strong interest in abstract mathematics and a flair for analytical reasoning, to the more applied programmes which appeal to students who enjoy the more concrete areas of the subject.
Course structure
1st year
BA Bachelor of Arts Mathematical Studies - Double Major, Major/ Minor or Minor
> Mathematical Studies is taken with 2 or 3 other Arts subjects which may include Critical Skills in 1st year > See groups table on p. 45 for compatible subjects – group 3 not available 2nd year
Double Major, Major/Minor or Minor:
> Mathematical Studies is taken with another Arts subject > Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details) Final year
> Mathematical Studies may be taken as a Single Major > Alternatively, Mathematical Studies may be taken as a Major/Minor,
Double Major or Minor with your 2nd year subject
For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 45
Possible topics
1st year
> Calculus > Statistics > Linear Algebra > Calculus > Linear Algebra > Differential Equations > Number theory > Analysis > Groups > Geometry > Graph Theory > Experimental and Computational
Mathematics > Various optional modules
2nd year Final year
Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year
> The academic staff in the Department of
Mathematics and Statistics have a diverse range of research interests in areas including algebra, analysis, data analysis, dynamics, geometry, number theory, statistical modelling and topology.
Options after graduation?
> Well-trained mathematicians are always in demand. A degree in Mathematics from Maynooth University not only provides specialist knowledge, it also trains graduates to think logically and clearly. These skills are highly sought after in finance and banking, insurance, the civil service, teaching, industrial and commercial management, administration and technical, scientific and engineering work in industry and in research and development.
Postgraduate study options at Maynooth currently include:
> MSc in Data Science & Analytics > Higher Diploma in Mathematics or Statistics > Higher Diploma in Data Analytics
Mathematical Studies is also available in
MH109: BA Media Studies p. 171 MH401: BA Finance p. 128 MH502 LWD: BCL (Law and Arts) p. 184
Contact us
Maynooth University Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Logic House + 353 1 708 3914
mathsstats@mu.ie www.maynoothuniversity.ie/mathematics-and-statistics @MU_MathsStats “ By the time I had completed the second year of my BA, I knew I wanted to do a master’s. I therefore decided to focus on Mathematics in third year. This was the year I found most enjoyable of all as I was able to focus on the subject I loved.
The role I now have with an insurance company involves writing computer programmes and analysing data and my team then make recommendations to the business based on this analysis.
I don’t think I would have enjoyed studying Maths as much if I had done it anywhere else. The staff in the Maths Department are approachable and really take an interest in their students. The Maths Support Centre also helps a lot of students to make sense of, and enjoy, their course work.” GrÁiNNe, GrAduAte
Maynooth University Library
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