SECTION 1 – THE MAYNOOTH BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
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
2nd year
Final year
BA Bachelor of Arts Mathematical Studies - Double Major, Major/ Minor or Minor
Double Major, Major/Minor or Minor:
>>Mathematical Studies may be taken as a Single Major
>>Mathematical Studies is taken with 2 or 3 other Arts subjects which may include Critical Skills in 1st year
>>Mathematical Studies is taken with another Arts subject >>Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details)
>>Alternatively, Mathematical Studies may be taken as a Major/Minor, Double Major or Minor with your 2nd year subject
>>See groups table on p. 45 for compatible subjects – group 3 not available
For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 45
Possible topics
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1st year
2nd year
Final year
>>Calculus >>Statistics >>Linear Algebra
>>Calculus >>Linear Algebra >>Differential Equations >>Number theory
>>Analysis >>Groups >>Geometry >>Graph Theory >>Experimental and Computational Mathematics >>Various optional modules
Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year