Mathematical Science

This Higher Diploma in Mathematical Science offers the opportunity for graduates with a degree in a subject other than mathematics to achieve a more advanced mathematical training. Taking the Higher Diploma in Mathematical Science will allow you to complete the core components of a BSc Honours Degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Science. This course would equip you with the necessary background to pursue an MSc degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Sciences.



The UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics is a dynamic, multidisciplinary school spanning the disciplines of Mathematics, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science. The School engages in research of international renown and teaches students across all disciplines.



The UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics is a dynamic, multidisciplinary school spanning the disciplines of Mathematics, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science.

Stage 1 - Option

Computational ScienceACM20030

Classical MechanicsACM20050

Oscillations and WavesACM20060

Vector Integral & Differential CalculusACM20150

Advanced Mathematical MethodsACM30020

Mathematical BiologyACM30090

Advanced Computational ScienceACM30130

Numerical Methods for PDEsACM30140

Dynamical SystemsACM30190

Mathematical Fluid Dynamics IACM30200

Foundations of Quantum TheoryACM30210

Partial Differential EquationsACM30220

Electrodynamics & Gauge TheoryACM40010

Math Fluid Dynamics IIACM40070

Numerical AlgorithmsACM40290

Gen Relativity & Black HolesACM40750

Maths of Machine LearningACM41020

GR and Gravitational WavesACM41040

Calculus of Several VariablesMATH20060

Graphs and NetworksMATH20150

The Mathematics of GoogleMATH20260

Theory of GamesMATH20270

Linear Algebra 2 for the Mathematical SciencesMATH20300

Groups, Rings and FieldsMATH20310

Advanced Linear AlgebraMATH30030

Complex AnalysisMATH30040

Metric SpacesMATH30090

TopologyMATH30120

An Intro to Coding TheoryMATH30180

Measure Theory and IntegrationMATH30360

Markov ChainsMATH30370

Further Groups and RingsMATH30400

Probability TheoryMATH40480

Applied Matrix TheoryMATH40550

Galois TheoryMATH40710

Maths of Quantum ComputationMATH40830

Discrete MathematicsMATH40840

Inferential StatisticsSTAT20100

Introduction to ProbabilitySTAT20110

Modern Regression AnalysisSTAT20230

Predictive AnalyticsSTAT20240

• 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.

How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:

HDip Mathematical Science FT (T011)

Duration 1 Years

Attend Full Time

Deadline Rolling*



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

1 year full-time.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability

Numeracy, organisation and problem-solving skills are required in areas such as the trading floor of an investment bank, the mathematics classroom, predicting the weather and in the insurance industry. Some of the careers chosen by our graduates include working as researchers in mathematics (both in academia and industry), actuarial consultants, risk analysts, meteorologists, IT consultants, and second- and third-level teaching.



Prospective employers include Aquamarine Power, Alcatel-Lucent, Bureau Veritas, Campbell Scientific, IBM, IFSC, Intel, Google, Lloyds, Marine Institute, Met Éireann, Microsoft, Nokia, Norkom, Numerica Corporation, OpenHydro, Paddy Power, Phillips, RIM, Simula Research and the Tyndall Institute.